Behavioral Health Nursing across the Lifespan (2-3-3)

Catalog description

This course builds upon the integration of concepts and skills from the foundations of nursing practice course and focuses on providing care to individuals and families experiencing behavioral health dysfunction. The course focuses on applying nursing knowledge to the promotion, maintenance and restoration of mental health in individuals and families. Clinical experiences focus on development of the nurse - client relationship, therapeutic communication, caring, culturally sensitive care, and practice within legal and ethical standards.