Nursing Care of Mental Health and Illness

1 credits · School of Nursing

This clinical experience course engages learners in integration of new and existing knowledge, evidence, skills, attitudes, and professional behaviors in the application of the nursing process and clinical judgment to clinical situations with diverse individuals, groups, and families experiencing mental health illnesses. Concepts of wellness, inclusivity, family integrity, patient teaching, and patient advocacy provide a foundation for person-centered care. Emphasis will be placed on application and adaptation of foundational competencies and integration of advanced skills as required for the provision of safe, ethical, evidence-based person-centered care. Learners will use principles of leadership, communication, and teamwork as members of the interprofessional healthcare team. Prerequisites: 5600, 5610, 5615, 5625, 6022 and 8212. Corequisites: 5703 and 5704. [1]