NSG 385 Psych & Mental Health Nursing

Students will expand their knowledge and skills in administering and monitoring care to individuals and families experiences alterations in health and wellness in the area of mental health.  Theory and practice is directed towards development of skill and comfort in intervening with clients in this area.  Theory content contains knowledge of mental health disorders, treatment, and nursing interventions with the expectation that the student will apply this knowledge in the diagnosing and treating of human responses in the practicum.  Clinical experiences include in-patient and out-patient, crisis intervention, and other specialty areas within behavioral health.  Prerequisites: NSG 292, PSY 210.

Credits

3