Core Mental Health Nursing.

Catalog description

This theory course explores physiological, sociological, spiritual and environmental factors associated with Mental Health/Illness needs which effect individuals, families, and communities. Focus is on the use of the evidence based practice/nursing judgment and therapeutic communication skills when caring for clients with basic psychiatric disorders. Therapeutic modalities and psychopharmacological management used when providing patient centered care is presented. Prerequisites: Successful completion of NRSG 130 , NRSG 135 and NRSG 138 .