NURS-320 Dimensions of Mental Health
This course will present the theories and principles underlying nursing care of patients with alterations in mental health. Students conduct psychosocial assessments, develop an evidence-based nursing plan of care, develop a higher level of skill in therapeutic communication, intervention strategies, and evaluate achievement of outcomes for individuals, families, and groups across the lifespan. Primary prevention, crisis intervention, and family and community concerns related to substance abuse, the dual-diagnosis patient, domestic violence and other mental illness will be discussed. Students examine systems in which mental health care is provided and the availability of relevant resources. Ethical and legal are integrated throughout the course. Clinical experiences will take place in a variety of inpatient and community settings.
Prerequisite
Take NURS-260 NURS-250 NUR