Nursing Care of Psychiatry and Mental Health

Catalog description

Pre -requisites: ENFE 4102. The course, with theoretical and clinical component, provides the knowledge that contributes to the development of a competent professional in the area of mental health and psychiatry with individuals, groups and communities in the three levels of preventi on. It emphasizes the genetic aspect, the pathophysiology, pharmacology and the various theoretical models that explain the maladaptive behavior of human beings in the development of mental illness. It emphasizes the importance of providing compassionate n ursing care based on evidence, which contributes to the highest safety and quality of care from the perspective of population diversity. Course changed from 6 to 5 credits since August 2016. Old title: Nursing Process with Individuals, Families, and Groups with Mental Health Interferences (changed since August 2016).