Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing

Catalog description

The concepts of adaptation serves s the basis for the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health in clients across the life span. Emphasis is placed on individuals, families, and groups experiencing alterations in mental health status. The focus of this course is on the application of the nursing process 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.