RNRS 203 - Mental Health-Psychiatric Nursing

Institution:

Citrus College

Subject:

Registered Nursing

Description:

Prerequisites: RNRS 193, 194, 195 or 200; OR current standing as a LVN in California and the successful completion of HS 200 SLOs. Corequisite: RNRS 201. This course presents the principles of mental health and the social, economic, cultural and physiological factors that predispose a person to dysfunctional human behavior. Emphasis is placed on the therapeutic role of the nurse in promotion, preventing, maintaining and restoring individuals to optimal mental well-being. Comcepts of therapeutic communication, age related concerns, treatment modalities, and delivery of mental health services are included. Clinical laboratory experiences are provided in community care facilities. 27 lecture hours, 81 lab hours.

Credits:

0.00 - 3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.citruscollege.edu

Phone Number:

(626) 963-0323

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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