RNSG 2213 - Mental Health Nursing

2 credit hours. 2 lecture hours. 0 lab hours.

Prerequisites: A grade “C” or higher in each of the following courses: BIOL 2402 , PSYC 2301 , RNSG 1360 or RNSG 1517 .
Corequisites: RNSG 1461 , or RNSG 1163 .
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Principles and concepts of mental health, psychopathology, and treatment modalities related to the nursing care of clients and their families.

Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Explain the roles of the professional nurse in caring for patients and families experiencing mental health problems; use therapeutic communication; utilize critical thinking skills and a systematic problem-solving process for providing care to patients and families experiencing mental health problems.