Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing

Catalog description

The concept of adaptation serves as the basis for the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health in clients across the life span. Emphasis is placed on individuals, families and groups to implement professional relationships, based on principles of therapeutic communication and knowledge of psychopathology. As a member of the interdisciplinary health care team, the student will care for psychiatric mental health clients in a variety of settings. A minimum grade of C is required for nursing courses.