NUR 258 - Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing

Credits: 1.5

Prerequisite: NUR 256
Corequisite: NUR 259 NUR 260 NUR 261 NUR 262 NUR 263

Description: This course offers fundamental knowledge of mental health concepts, issues, principles, therapeutic skills, and disorders throughout the life span. Specific psychological and psychosocial conditions such as: suicide, domestic violence, child and elder abuse, and substance abuse will be reviewed. A multidisciplinary approach describing treatment of clients with mental health disorders will be introduced to the students. This course is only included in the Associate Degree in Nursing (RN) Program.

Transferable
Transferable to CSU only

General Education:
Not approved for General Education

Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this course, students will use appropriate therapeutic communication to complete mental health assessments of clients across the lifespan continuum.
Upon completion of this course, students will develop evidence-based, patient specific care plans and teaching plans for the client with a variety of mental health disorders.
Upon completion of this course, students will integrate their understanding of the legal, economic, sociocultural, and ethical issues impacting the psychiatric/mental health delivery system

Total Course In-Class (Contact) Hours: 30
Course Duration (Weeks): 6
Weekly Student Hours (In-Class) Lecture Hours: 5