NURS 4610 - Mental Health Nursing

Institution:

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

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Description:

A clinical nursing course designed to provide students with concepts and processes in nursing that are related to the bio-psychosocial- spiritual needs of clients/families with adaptive stressors affecting their mental health. Emphasized are alterations in adaptation due to stress, anxiety, crisis, and adjustment, developmental, psychotic, organic, and substance abuse disorders. Also emphasized are preventive health measures and other care standards based on research fi ndings which are designed to maintain the mental health of clients/families. Pharmacologic, nutritional, ethical, and legal aspects involved in the care of mental health clients are also included. Students are provided with learning experiences to develop nursing roles and skills based on professional standards and values that are appropriate to meeting needs of clients/families with mental health needs. Prerequisites: NURS 2310, 3312, 3610, 3611, 3612, 3614, and 3313. Concurrent enrollment in NURS 4312 and 4614 is usual. Lab fee.

Credits:

3.00 - 9.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.umhb.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 727-8642

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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