Psychiatric and Community Mental Health Nursing (Theory) ((3))

Catalog description

Nursing students will apply the essentials of psychiatric and community behavioral health care to clients across the lifespan experiencing various levels of psychiatric health/illness. Theoretical content includes neurobiology, pharmacology, and treatment modalities related to developmental, ethical, legal, economic, psychological, biological, social, cultural, spiritual, and behavioral variables influencing the behavioral health of individuals, families, and populations. Communication and group process theory and its application to practice are included. Students advance towards practice readiness in the process of integrating the professional roles of clinician, educator, researcher, and leader.