NU 460 - Psychosocial Nursing Concepts

Institution:

Avila University

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Description:

This Level 2 Nursing theory course will enhance the basic nursing assessment concepts and tools introduced in the first semester nursing courses by emphasizing basic psychodynamic and psychosocial principles. The course highlights the use of therapeutic communication skills and understanding human responses in a variety of life situations. Techniques for maximizing the gathering of essential client information, establishing therapeutic relationships and improving the delivery of "holistic" client care, utilizing principles ofpsychosocial nursing, will be covered. Students will integrate and apply basic human behavioral, developmental and psychiatric theory in the nursing process. Prerequisite: Level I nursing courses. SP.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.Avila.edu

Phone Number:

(816) 942-8400

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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