NURS 1025 - Mental Health Nursing

Institution:

Bainbridge College (now Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College-Bainbridge Campus)

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Description:

Prerequisite: NURS 1020 This introduction to mental health nursing focuses on nursing management of clients experiencing acute and chronic psychiatric illnesses across the lifespan. The course emphasizes development of students' self-awareness, therapeutic communication, and professional behaviors to provide competent nursing care to individuals. Emphasis is on utilizing strategies that promote respect and support in the maintenance of mental health. Principles of evidence based practice, pharmacology, and nutrition are integrated throughout the course.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.bainbridge.edu

Phone Number:

(866) 825-1715

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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