NURS 4200 - Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurs

Institution:

Georgia Southwestern State University

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Description:

The course acquaints the beginning practitioner with the essential concepts of mental health and mental illness and builds on the student's knowledge of normal patterns of behavior, personality development, and defense mechanisms. The focus is on the use of the nursing process in caring for clients exhibiting emotional disorders and maladaptive behaviors. Therapeutic communication skills are integrated and practiced throughout the course. Students must complete all 3XXX nursing courses with a minimum grade of C prior to the stated prerequisite. (3-6-5) Corequisite: NURS 4630. Prerequisites: NURS 3850 Minimum Grade: C

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

gsw.edu/main/

Phone Number:

(877) 871-4594

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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