Nursing Practice with Psychiatric/ Mental Health Clients

Catalog description

Provides a general overview of clients with mental health problems. Focuses on conceptual models of psychiatric nursing management and treatment modalities. Concepts related to neuropathology, polypharmacology, and psychopharmacology and their effect on the mental health of patients are introduced. The goals of the therapeutic nurse-client relationship are also explored. Successful completion of the theory, lab, and clinical components of the course with a letter grade of B- or higher as necessary to pass the course.