NURS 136 - Mental Health Nursing

Institution:

Spokane Community College

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Description:

Students apply concepts of mental health and illness to the promotion, maintenance and restoration of health for clients, families and significant to others throughout the life cycle. Using dynamic interaction between the nurse and client, concepts of communication, personality, feelings, behavior, self-awareness, group process and the process of interpersonal relationships are utilized to promote self-care and intervene in major problems related to psychotic and nonpsychotic behavior. Concepts related to ethical/legal, physiological, cultural and spiritual issues, and safety are integrated throughout the course. Application of mental health concepts are provided for acute care settings, extended care facilities and community health agencies. Prerequisite: NURS 116,131,125,126. (SCC)

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.scc.spokane.edu

Phone Number:

(509) 533-8020

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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