NURS 2201 - Psychiatric Nursing

Institution:

Fairmont State University

Subject:

Description:

This course is a study of the concepts of mental health and common problems of mental illness as they affect the individual and the family. Selected laboratory experiences enable the student to meet the needs of hospitalized clients with functional disorders. This course stresses selfawareness, improving therapeutic communication skills and establishing interpersonal relationships. Topics also include common maladaptive behavioral patterns, current therapies and community mental health resources. The life processes of protective function, psychosocial environment and developmental concepts are addressed as they apply throughout the course. This is a four-week course offered in the summer. (Total 55 lecture hours, 70 hours lab.) PR: BIOL 2205, PSYC 1101. Summer only.

Credits:

6.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.fairmontstate.edu/

Phone Number:

(304) 367-4000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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