NSG 2414 - Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing

Institution:

Copiah-Lincoln Community College

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Description:

A didactic and clinical course that focuses on the holistic care of clients experiencing mental health alterations in varying degrees along the health continuum. Emphasis is placed on the synthesis of relevant theories, concepts and principles from nursing, social, behavioral, and natural sciences when making nursing judgments. Learners are required to utilize critical thinking to develop therapeutic nursing interventions to assist psychiatric mental health clients to maintain their dignity and rights while maximizing their potential toward wellness. This course is also designed to enhance professional knowledge and understanding of the functions and roles of the associate degree nurse within mental health settings. Content includes a variety of components including moral/ethical/legal issues that impact nursing care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and empowered nursing practice when providing care to psychiatric mental health clients. Selected clinical experiences are provided within the environment of inpatient, outpatient, and community settings. Credit, four semester hours. ( Prerequisites: NSG 1113, NSG 1119, NSG 1219, NSG 2316, NSG 2326. Corequisite: NSG 2426)

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.colin.edu

Phone Number:

(601) 643-5101

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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