NUR 3970 - Altered Mental Health Patterns

Institution:

Hawaii Pacific University

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Description:

An examination of the conceptual base, principles, and practice of mental health and psychiatric nursing across the life span in a holistic approach. Nursing modalities include: psychotropic medications, milieu therapy, crisis intervention, and therapeutic communication skills within the acute psychiatric hospital setting. Individual and family coping with acute mental health alterations are explored. A clinical component (NUR 3970) must be taken concurrently. Pre: GPA of 2.75 or higher. NUR 2930*, NUR 2940*, NUR 3952*, NUR 3953*, NUR 3962*, NUR 3963*, and PSY 3600. (* must have a grade of C- or higher). Corequisite: NUR 3971.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hpu.edu

Phone Number:

(808) 544-0200

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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