Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing

Catalog description

Focus on mental health concepts and selected theoretical frameworks related to adaptive and maladaptive coping behaviors. Emphasis on use of communication in therapeutic relationships with clients of varying age groups in psychiatric settings. Reflective practice achieved in acute care and community-based clinical experiences. Full-Time Pre-Requisite(s): NURS 328 , NURS 341 , NURS 351 , NURS 384 , NURS 421 ; Co-Requisite(s): NURS 428 , NURS 444 , NURS 451 . Part-Time Pre-Requisite(s): NURS 384 , NURS 421 ; Co-Requisite(s): NURS 451 .