NSG 240 - Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing Care

Institution:

Westmoreland County Community College

Subject:

Nursing

Description:

Emphasizes the utilization of the nursing process in the care of patients with alterations in their psychosocial needs. Focus is on the nurse as provider of care with emphasis on the development of caring communications and teaching/learning concepts in assisting individuals in meeting their basic needs. The campus laboratory is utilized as a forum to practice developing skills. Clinical laboratory experiences in area mental health settings provide the student with opportunities to apply knowledge and caring in the therapeutic nurse/patient relationship.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Level I ADN Support Courses

Corequisites:

Level II ADN Support Courses

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2006 - 08/31/2012 

Institution Website:

www.westmoreland.edu

Phone Number:

(724) 925-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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