NUR 2520C - Concepts in Mental Health Nursing Fall, Spring 15 hours

Institution:

Seminole State College of Florida

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Description:

This course examines mental health, mental illness, nurse-client relationships and self-awareness. This course builds upon interpersonal skills, pharmacology and mental health concepts introduced in previous courses. Through the use of the nursing process, therapeutic communication, critical thinking and caring behaviors, wellness will be promoted in individual clients, families and groups. The course will explore the role of the professional nurse as a member of the mental health team and contemporary issues in mental health. The student is provided the opportunity to apply the core concepts in the curriculum to the care of clients across the life span who are experiencing interruptions of their basic biopsychosocial needs. Clinical experiences are provided in mental health acute care inpatient facilities and selected community mental health settings. Lab fee required. Prerequisite: NUR 1030C or NUR 1020C with grade of C or better. Corequisite: NUR 2240C or NUR 1210C or NUR 2212C with grade of C or better if completed.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.seminolestate.edu/

Phone Number:

(407) 708-4722

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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