NRSG233 Care of Mental Health Clients Clinical

In this course students apply knowledge of mental illness and the nursing process to provide patient centered care for diverse clients in mental healthcare settings. Therapeutic relationships and communication are the focus of these interventions as students practice communication skills. Students will support the needs and wants of the client/family as central to the role of the mental health team. Students will apply evidence based information to the nursing care of mentally ill patients. Accountability for safe, quality performance is expected and students must achieve criteria established for a satisfactory clinical performance to pass this course.

Prerequisite

NRSG230, NRSG231, NRSG141, NRSG142

Corequisite

NRSG232, NRSG234, NRSG235

Credits

3

Distribution

Health

Notes

This course is no longer offered.