NURS1116B
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Mental Health Nursing
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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