Exp Psych

Catalog description

This course covers concepts of the nursing process and therapeutic communication with patients experiencing severe mental/emotional disorders likely to be seen in the acute care psychiatric setting: mood disorders and thought disorders. In addition, the course will teach assessments and interventions related to psychiatric emergencies including threatening/assault behavior and suicide. The course will explore professional, ethical and legal issues related to mental-health nursing. Time required for completion of this course is dependent on the individual learner; however, it is expected that students will spend at least 45 hours in study and classroom activity. Prerequisite: Matriculation in Nursing.