Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing: Clinical Application. 2 Credit Hours

Catalog description

This course provides students the opportunity for clinical experience in nursing intervention development to promote, maintain, and restore mental health across the lifespan by integrating principles of professional relationships, therapeutic communication, and concepts of psychopathology. The learner will apply key concepts, principles, and frameworks related to mental health issues. The learner will perform assessments, develop and implement plans of care employing best practices, and evaluate outcomes. The learner will apply safety, legal, and ethical principles combined with a person-centered approach for individuals and families across various healthcare settings. The learner will demonstrate effective integration of therapeutic use of self, self-awareness, and adaptive functioning when providing nursing care. Corequisites: NURS 4274 .