May 29, 2024  
2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog
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NURS 306 - Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing


Applies the nursing process as the framework to provide psychiatric and/or mental health care. Focuses on the development of effective, caring nurse-client interactions. Uses the principles of therapeutic communication integrated with knowledge of psychiatric disorders, psychosocial/stress management needs, and theories relevant to mental health. Development and implementation of teaching plans with individual clients is expanded for promoting mental health of families, adult, and elderly clients. Emphasizes the personal, professional, and legal implications in meeting client psychosocial needs. Expands insights of professional baccalaureate practice beyond core concepts of psychiatric nursing.(Theory 3 hours)

Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: NURS 212  & NURS 211  & BIOL 223  



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