Description
NUR 3152 - Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing: Clinical
2 Credit Hour(s)
This course provides the clinical component to NUR 3113 and focuses on the implementation of therapeutic relationships with individuals, families, and at-risk groups who have actual and potential mental health stressors. Mental health theories, General System Theory, and the nursing process are used to implement nursing actions to maintain health and wellness across the lifespan. Ethical and legal values and the Christian worldview are interwoven in a culturally congruent process in clinical settings. Critical thinking, therapeutic use of self, and communication skills are utilized in community and acute care mental health and chemical dependency settings.
Prerequisite: NUR 2003, NUR 2013, NUR 2023
Corequisite: NUR 3113
Availability: Spring