Academic Courses
Course Descriptions
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| NURS 246 | Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing | (2-6) 4 Cr. Hrs. |
Course Description
This course emphasizes application of the nursing process and critical thinking skills in caring for adult, child and adolescent clients experiencing acute or chronic alterations in biopsychosocial functioning. Theoretical content will focus on psychiatric and cognitive disorders as well as difficulties coping with daily living. Clinical experiences are provided in acute and community settings.
Prerequisites
(A requirement that must be completed before taking this course.)
Course Competencies
Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to:
- Explain characteristics of mental health and mental illness and their relationship to the health-illness continuum.
- Differentiate between the concepts and principles of psychoanalytic, behaviorist, biologic, interpersonal, and cognitive theories related to psychiatric disorders.
- Explain the nurse-client relationship including components, boundaries, and responsibilities.
- Discuss the nurse's role in developing therapeutic relationships utilizing therapeutic communication techniques.
- Apply the nursing process to clients with anxiety disorders.
- Apply the nursing process to clients with mood disorders.
- Apply the nursing process to clients with psychiatric disorders.
- Apply the nursing process to clients with personality disorders.
- Apply the nursing process to clients with eating disorders.
- Apply the nursing process to clients with cognitive disorders.
- Apply the nursing process to clients experiencing acts of violence.
- Apply the nursing process to clients with substance abuse and dependence.
- Apply the nursing process to clients who are suicidal.
- Apply the nursing process to child and adolescent clients with pervasive developmental, disruptive, and mood disorders.
- Demonstrate designated clinical competencies.
Note: This course may not be offered every semester.
Please check the NURS section of the current course schedule for availability.