NUR 203 - Psychiatric and Community Nursing

Institution:

Blue Mountain Community College

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Description:

Credits - 11 Lecture - 6 Lab -5 The study of psychiatric and community concepts, principles, and psychopharmacology and psychobiology as related to the psychiatric and community nurses role in the care of children, adolescents, adults, families, and the aged. Content includes major mental and stressrelated illnesses, personality disorders, crisis intervention, chemical dependency, losses, functional assessment, and community resources/placements and violence and victimology. These are presented in the framework of prevention, treatment modalities, and rehabilitation. Clinical practice focuses on integration of the therapeutic nurse-patient relationship in selected mental health, and community and medical surgical facilities. Application is made of legal aspects, critical thinking skills, current mental health issues, and nursing process to prepare for psychiatric and community nursing roles. Prerequisite: NUR103

Credits:

11.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.bluecc.edu

Phone Number:

(541) 276-1260

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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