Nursing of the Mental Health Client (N310)
(05/23/2016-07/29/2016)
Course Memo
Mental Health Nursing focuses on the individual, family or group facing actual or potential threats to psychological well-being in the internal or external dimensions of the environment. Emphasis is placed on promotion and support of the client’s adaptive responses through facilitative communication and the therapeutic relationship. Aspects of mental health nursing that are examined include stress and coping, levels of prevention, legal and ethical issues, and the conceptual framework for mental health care. Clinical experience is provided in hospital and community settings. In theory and clinical experience, utilization of the nursing process to meet mental health needs of clients across the lifespan is emphasized. Attention is directed to the student’s feelings and reactions to promote self-awareness and self-growth.
(Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of Level I & II courses; N301, N307 completed or concurrently)