NURS 1600 - Psychosocial Nursing

Institution:

Ridgewater College

Subject:

Description:

This course provides an introduction to mental health concepts such as the mental health/illness continuum, the therapeutic use of self, and the therapeutic environment. In addition, it provides an overview of prevalent mental health illnesses and their treatment (pharmacological and non-pharmacological) from a nursing process perspective. Also included is a discussion of substance abuse, primarily ETOH and Methamphetamine abuse, as well as the 12-step approach to recovery. Students will participate in outside assignments to enrich classroom discussion. Concepts from the Foundations of Nursing course will be revisited in relationship to care of the clients with mental health needs.

Credits:

1.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.ridgewater.edu/Pages/default.aspx

Phone Number:

(800) 722-1151

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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