Complex Health: Mental Health

Catalog description

Prerequisite: Acceptance to Year Two of the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program. Building upon the knowledge obtained from the previous curriculum, the nurse's role in promoting evidence based psychosocial integrity for the client and family/significant others are explored. Topics include the use of coping mechanisms, crisis intervention, therapeutic communication, psychopathology, case management, and health disparities. Emphasis is placed on cultural awareness, social determinants of health, client education, available resources, and current trends in providing care in the community setting to promote wellness.