Psychiatric Nursing Clinical

Catalog description

The Psychiatric Nursing Clinical course builds on concepts learned in didactic theory and gives students the opportunity to apply this knowledge to manage client care. Supportive foundational knowledge needed to meet the psychiatric needs of individuals, families, and communities are included. Interventions are focused on client care, therapeutic communication, interpersonal relationships, legal and ethical aspects of care, client and family teaching, and community resources, as well as practical application in various clinical settings. Students will be required to create and develop a plan of care utilizing a Concept Care Map and will be able to prioritize nursing interventions. Clinical documentation is required to complete the plan of care. Demonstration of competency in pharmacological concepts and Dosage Calculation are essential in this course. This course also involves health teaching and the counseling of clients. Clinical application of theory and skills occurs in the nursing skills Lab, simulation Lab, virtual lab, and in the clinical facility.