NUR 259 - Clinical Practice for NUR 258

Credits: 0.5

Prerequisite: NUR 256
Corequisite: NUR 258 NUR 260 NUR 261 NUR 262 NUR 263

Description: This course is the clinical portion for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing. The course emphasizes the development and application of client care skills related to the Registered Nurse scope of practice in psychiatric and mental health nursing. Students will be under the direct supervision of the clinical instructor(s) and apply principles of care and the nursing process learned in NUR 258. This course is a course only included in the Associate Degree in Nursing (RN) Program. This course is offered as pass/no pass.

Transferable
Transferable to CSU only

General Education:
Not approved for General Education

Student Learning Outcomes:

Use appropriate therapeutic communication when assessing, treating, and evaluating the client with mental health issues.
Develop evidence-based, patient specific care plans and teaching plans, for clients with a variety of mental health disorders, that will decrease the potential for complications and/or trauma.

Total Course In-Class (Contact) Hours: 36
Course Duration (Weeks): 6
Clinical Hours In Class: 6