NU 300 Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing
This course is designed to introduce students to the basic concepts of psychiatric and mental health nursing. It provides an introduction to the assessment and treatment of patients with mental health challenges (vulnerable populations). Traditional psychotherapeutic and alternative healing methods are addressed. Continuing themes of 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 have the opportunity to carry out the nursing process and develop beginning-level clinical skills in individual and group counseling at a variety of mental health agencies and with a diverse group of psychiatric clients.
A prerequisite to NU 340 and NU 365
Prerequisite
NU 215 Health Assessment,
NU 310 Pathophysiology, and
BI 161/162 Introduction to Microbiology with Lab