NURS 3106 Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing

This course is devoted to the study of nursing care of clients in acute care psychiatric settings and in community health settings. The course applies mental health principles in the process of caring for patients in other situations. Content includes physiological, psychosocial, and cultural factors affecting the mental health of individuals; psychiatric disorders and therapeutic approaches including therapeutic communication, psychopharmacology, special or vulnerable populations, and confidentiality and legal issues are addressed - 2.5 theory hours. Successful completion of both the theory and clinical components of the course with a letter grade of ‘C+’ (2.3) or higher is necessary to pass the course. Prerequisites: Successful completion of Ethics course with a grade of 'C' (2.0) or higher (or concurrent enrollment), NURS 2050/NURL 2050 and NURS 2150/NURL 2150.

Credits

5.00 units

Corequisite

NURL 3106 - clinical