NUR 253 - Nursing IV - Concepts of Mental Health and Complex Client Populations

Institution:

Reading Area Community College

Subject:

Nursing

Description:

Nursing IV Concepts of Mental Health & Complex Client Populations. This course incorporates the concepts and care environments of clients experiencing disease processes of mental health and highly complex client care situations. The course content applies practices of prior knowledge and skills learned throughout the nursing curriculum. Nursing roles and care decisions will be applied to rapidly changing situations requiring swift nursing actions, clinical judgement, effective communication, and nursing skills while maintaining a professional and careing atmosphere for clients throughout the lifespan. In addition, a student will prepare for the role transition to graduate nurse through expanded clinical experiences in varied health care settings. Integration of theory and clinical knowledge will guide professional practice for prioritization of care using evidence-based concepts, leadership principles, and health care delivery trends.

Credits:

8.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

NUR 251

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Multiple

Notes:

A Grade of C+ or Higher is Required for all Listed Prerequisite Courses.

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.racc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 372-4721

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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