NUR 205 - Mental Health

Institution:

Lackawanna College

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Description:

This course focuses on the nursing care of patients of various ages who exhibit psychiatric and chemical dependence disorders and incorporate theories and concepts of mental health, psychopathology, and treatment regime. The nursing process is presented as a multidisciplinary team approach. Emphasizes is on developing and implementing therapeutic care with individuals, families, and groups in a psychiatric care environment. A student will demonstrate communication skills, completion of a mental health assessment, and identification of therapeutic interventions in the clinical settings. This course provides classroom and clinical experiences (5 CREDITS). Prerequisite: PSY 105; NUR 120 (Nursing Care I); NUR 125 (Pharmacology II); Co-requisite: NUR 210 (Medical/Surgical II); NUR 215 (Maternal Child Care)

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.lackawanna.edu

Phone Number:

(570) 961-7810

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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