2015-2016 Catalog

NUR 115 Basic Concepts of Mental Health Nursing

Introduces the learner to basic concepts of mental health and illness. The course focuses on clients throughout the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on mental health concepts, selected common psychiatric disorders, treatment modalities and related nursing care. This course is designed to assist the Practical Nurse in caring for clients with varied psychosocial and ethno cultural backgrounds.

Credits

1

Prerequisite

Completion of preceding nursing course work with a grade of "C" or better.