NURS 9404 - Nursing Care of Persons with Psychosocial Stressors

Institution:

NorthWest Arkansas Community College

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Description:

This course is based on concepts derived from general psychology and focuses on psychosocial responses to stressors. The needs of the client coping with psychosocial stressors, mental illness and substance abuse at various points on the health-illness continuum are addressed utilizing the nursing process. The emphasis is on the role of the A.D. nurse as direct care provider, utilizing active listening skills and therapeutic communication. The clinical component provides the student the opportunity to intervene with clients demonstrating ineffective psychosocial responses in a mental health setting. Prerequisites: Nursing Care of Childbearing / Childrearing Families, Nursing Care of Adults I and II, English Composition II. Co requisites: Nursing Care of Adults III, Introduction to Computer Information.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nwacc.edu

Phone Number:

(479) 636-9222

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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