NURS 320 - Dimensions of Mental Health 3 hr lecture and clinical

Institution:

Felician University

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Description:

This course will present the theories and prin-ciples underlying nursing care of patients with alterations in mental health. Students conduct psychosocial assessments, develop an evi-dence-based nursing plan of care, develop a higher level of skill in therapeutic communica-tion, intervention strategies, and evaluate achievement of outcomes for individuals, families, and groups across the lifespan. Pri-mary prevention, crisis intervention, and fami-ly and community concerns related to sub-stance abuse, the dual-diagnosis patient, do-mestic violence and other mental illness will be discussed. Students examine systems in which mental health care is provided and the availability of relevant resources. Ethical and legal are integrated throughout the course. Clinical experiences will take place in a variety of inpatient and community settings. Prerequisites: NURS 260, NURS 250, NURS 350 Corequisite: NURS 300

Credits:

6.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.felician.edu

Phone Number:

(201) 559-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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