RNSG 2313 - Mental Health Nursing

Institution:

Del Mar College

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Description:

One of four Level III courses. Principles and concepts of mental health, psychopathology and treatment modalities related to the nursing care of clients and their families. Offers the opportunity for students to study the intrapersonal and interpersonal needs of individuals and their families who are experiencing stress, conflict and anxiety. Methods of encouraging the individual to assess his or her own behavior, identify unfulfilling behaviors and undertake behavioral changes within the therapeutic nurse-patient relationship. Among the therapeutic tools employed by the student within the framework of the nursing process are the therapeutic use of self and the concept of self-awareness. Participation as members of the mental health team, while making assessments and plans with their patients/clients. Must be repeated if clinical RNSG 2160 is not successful. Prerequisites: RNSG 1161, 1441, BIOL 2420, PSYC 2314. Concurrent: RNSG 2160, ENGL 1301, PHIL 2306. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M3.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.delmar.edu

Phone Number:

(361) 698-1255

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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