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Sep 27, 2024
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NURS 1201 - Mental Health Nursing Across the Lifespan
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 hours class, 2 hours lab per week
This course provides LPN to ASN students with information that builds on prior knowledge. The focus is on common mental health problems of patients across the lifespan, with an emphasis on patient-centered care, teamwork and collaboration, evidence-based practice, quality Improvement, and safety. Selected laboratory and simulated experiences enable the students to develop the knowledge and skills to use the nursing process to meet the needs of patients having mental health disorders. This course stresses self-awareness, improving therapeutic communication skills, and establishing interpersonal relationships. Topics also include maladaptive behavioral patterns, current therapies, community mental health resources, and the role of nurse as communicator, teacher, and care provider. The concepts of holistic care, diversity, psychosocial environment, and human development are addressed as they apply throughout the course.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the LPN to ASN program, PSYC 1101 , ENGL 1101
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