PNR107 Life Continuum Nursing
This course is designed to provide an overview of mental health concepts. Among the topics covered are anxiety, substance use, mood, and personality disorders, schizophrenia, and mental health treatment modalities. Clinical experience will provide opportunities to increase nursing skills and knowledge of psychotherapeutic medications when applicable. The student will apply the nursing process to develop a nursing care plan utilizing the "Mini-Mental Health Exam" tool. Concepts pertinent to nursing practice within the community milieu will also be presented. These concepts will prepare the student to understand the services provided to clients across the life-span and recognize the role of a multidisciplinary team functioning in culturally diverse communities.
Prerequisite
Communication and Mathematics Proficiency and Admission to PNR Program
Offered
Winter Int only