RNSG 2213 Mental Health Nursing

Principles and concepts of mental health, psychopathology, and treatment modalities related to the nursing care of patients and their families.

Semester Hours

2

Lecture Hours

2

Lab Hours

0

Prerequisite

RNSG 1443, RNSG 1360, RNSG 1144, Prior or concurrent with BIOL 2320, and BIOL 2120.

End-of-Course Outcomes

Explain the roles of the professional nurse in caring for patients and families experiencing mental health problems; use therapeutic communication; utilizes critical thinking skills and a systematic problem-solving process for providing care to patients and families experiencing mental health problems.