NURE 217 - Psychiatric/Mental Health Complex Nursing Concepts

Continuing with the framework of Patient Centered Care, Teamwork and Collaboration, Evidence-Based Practice, Quality Improvement, Safety, and Information Management, this course builds upon concepts learned in previous nursing courses to demonstrate knowledge, skills and attitudes to deliver safe and appropriate care to patients with mental health conditions in accordance with standards of professional nursing practice. Within the structure of the Nursing Process, principles of health and illness are integrated with knowledge of anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, and leadership and management. Students are introduced to the concept of psychobiology that includes but is not limited to exploration of anxiety, depressive, schizophrenic and personality disorders, Students participate in clinical experiences in the Learning/Simulation Center, and mental health settings for the application of associated nursing principles.
Prerequisite(s): NURE 213, NURE 214, NURE 215, and NURE 216
3.2 lecture and 9.6 clinical hours per week (7-week term)
3 credit hours