NUR 221 - Behavioral Health Nursing

Institution:

Gwynedd Mercy University

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Description:

The course addresses behavioral health problems and the nurse?s role in assisting patients to achieve and maintain optimum behavioral health. Content encompasses neurobiological, psychosocial, cultural and spiritual perspectives. Effective therapeutic communication skills, the nurse-patient relationship and the nursing process are emphasized and applied to the care of patients across the lifespan. Prerequisites: BIO 107, 107L, 108, 108L; NUT 200; NUR 110, 111, 120, 121. Prerequisite or Corequisite: BIO 121, NUR 220.

Credits:

0.00 - 3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2008 - 08/14/2019 

Institution Website:

www.gmercyu.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 646-7300

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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