Mental Health and Communication in Nursing Practice

2 Credits.

In this course, learners will develop foundational nursing skills in therapeutic communication and mental health care. Emphasis is placed on the development and application of?evidence-based?communication techniques essential to building trust, fostering collaboration, and promoting healing across diverse populations and care settings. Learners will examine the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and prevention and treatment strategies for psychiatric disorders with a focus on integrating mental health assessments into holistic nursing care. The course also explores enabling technologies that support high-quality, patient-centered mental health interventions. Learners will develop competencies to effectively engage as a nurse with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to promote quality, patient-centered care.