RNSG 2213 - Mental Health Nursing

Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours - Lecture: 2
Principles and concepts of mental health, psychopathology, and treatment modalities related to the nursing care of patients and their families. This course lends itself to a blocked approach.
Prerequisite: None. Corequisite: RNSG 2162
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Explain the roles of the professional nurse in caring for patients and families experiencing mental health problems. 2 - Use therapeutic communication. 3 - Utilizes critical thinking skills and a systematic problem-solving process for providing care to patients and families experiencing mental health problems.