Mental Health Nursing

Undergraduate

This course introduces the learner to specialized nursing knowledge required to understand, promote, and maintain mental health and wellness across the lifespan. This course focuses on the nursing care of individuals experiencing major mental health disorders. Comprehensive and focused mental health assessments; crisis intervention and prevention; therapeutic communication techniques/skills; and the promotion of positive mental health outcomes are addressed. Through a trauma-informed lens, principles of physiology; pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions; and collaborative, quality, and evidence-based care are explored. (Prerequisite: Successful completion of all year two fall required courses.) (Co-requisite: Registration in all courses required for second year winter semester.) (3 Lecture hours per week.) (3 credits.)