NUR 230 Concepts in Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing Practice
This course introduces students to the basic concepts and frameworks of psychiatric and mental health nursing. Introduction to assessment and treatment of patients with mental health challenges is emphasized. Traditional psychotherapeutic and alternative healing methods are discussed. Growth and development across the lifespan including gerontology, safety, evidence-based practice, therapeutic communications, pharmacotherapeutics, client advocacy, teaching, and patient-centered care are explored. Concepts related to social/ethical/legal considerations in relation to this vulnerable population are applied. Emphasis is placed on professionalism, communication, and personal self-awareness and self-growth as well as interprofessional collaboration and communication. Students implement the nursing process and develop beginning-level clinical skills in individual and group recovery focused care at a variety of mental health agencies and with a diverse group of psychiatric clients.
4 credit hours (30 hours theory, 84 hours clinical)
Corequisite
NUR 231; must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course:
CIT 201