NURS1116B

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Mental Health Nursing

Course Subject Code

NURS

Course Number

1116B

Department(s)

Course Title

Mental Health Nursing

Course Description

This introduction to mental health nursing focuses on caring for clients experiencing acute and chronic psychiatric illnesses across the lifespan in a variety of clinical settings. The course emphasizes development of students’ self-awareness, therapeutic communication, professional behaviors, and understanding of ethical/legal issues in the provision of competent nursing care to mental health clients. Emphasis is placed on utilizing strategies that promote optimal psychological and emotional well-being. Health promotion, principles of evidence-based practice, pharmacology, and nutrition are integrated throughout the course.

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3

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2