Mental Health Alterations ((3 Credits ))

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Students integrate nursing theory; professional standards; legal and practice issues; communication; collaboration; critical thinking; and integrative health principles. Addresses psychological, ethical, cultural and developmental health issues to manage care of diverse clients with mental illness across the lifespan. Topics include therapeutic communication skills, pattern recognition of maladaptive behavior, psychodynamics, moral/legal/ethical dilemmas, Crisis Theory intervention, and group therapy.