NURS 322 - Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing

(4 [3-0-1] hours) Prerequisites: NURS 260, 323, and 331. Using a theoretical orientation, this course focuses on the dynamics of human behavior to care for culturally diverse patients receiving psychiatric-mental health care in hospital and community settings. Care is focused on common mental health problems with emphasis on therapeutic interventions and modalities designed to promote, maintain, and restore health. The concepts of group dynamics and milieu management are addressed. The nurse’s role as a collaborative member of the health care team is emphasized. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Counts for ELR credit.