RNSG 2213 - Mental Health Nursing

LVN to ADN: PSYC 2301 ,  PSYC 2314   Corequisite(s): HPRS 2300 ,  HPRS 2301 ,  RNSG 2160  
This course is the application of critical thinking and the nursing process to a diverse population with mental health issues. The student will blend a broad base of scientific knowledge and interpersonal skills to understand the challenges of biologic and technologic advances in treating clients and their families with mental health issues. As a provider of care the student will utilize the nursing process to plan the treatment and management of client care. As a coordinator of care the student will learn skills of communication, collaboration, and delegation with the healthcare team. The student as a member of the nursing profession will learn the legal and ethical issues related to delivery of care to the client with mental health issues (2 credit hours) Lecture Clock Hours
32 Total Clock Hours 32