NUR 211 - Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing

Credits: 4(2.7-1.3)

Develops concepts of psychosocial integrity and emphasizes the function and responsibility of nursing in promoting and maintaining mental health of individuals and families. This course emphasizes communication and caring through the application of the therapeutic relationship and nursing process in the care and treatment of common psychiatric clinical conditions/disorders. 4 Credits (2.7 credit theory-40.5 contact hours, and 1.3 credits clinical = 60 contact hours). Prerequisite(s): NUR 106, 109, 112, 150, 206 and 212.