NUR378 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing

Catalog description

This course focuses on nursing care specializing in mental and emotional health for individuals, families, and communities across the lifespan, and in diverse cultures and environments. Students will learn about applying principles of the nursing process to mental health patients in a variety of settings using therapeutic communication, milieu therapy, and biologic interventions. 37.5 hours are spent in lecture and 22.5 hours in clinical/simulation.