RNSG 1270 MENTAL HEALTH NURSING
This course provides the foundation for understanding contemporary psychiatric mental health problems and treatment strategies. The roles of some prominent figures in the mental health movement and the development of psychiatric mental health nursing are discussed. The biological and psychological characteristics and clinical picture of selected mental health problems and related psychopharmacology are discussed. The use of the nursing process, critical thinking, and current evidence in clinical decisions in both inpatient and community settings are presented. Concepts addressed related to client/patients needs include physiologic integrity, psychosocial integrity, and safety and infection control. Clinical learning experiences will include rotations through inpatient and outpatient psychiatric facilities.
Lecture Hours
15
Lab Hours
90