NUR 330CL Mental Health Nursing Clinical Practicum

2 Credits

This Junior level clinical practicum course applies the nursing process to the holistic care of individuals with acute and chronic mental illness. Students reflect on their own behavior and methods of therapeutic communication. Students begin to demonstrate clinical reasoning and ethical practice in the delivery of safe and effective nursing care to patients. Students begin to apply principles of advocacy, collaboration and evidence-based nursing practice during laboratory simulation and clinical experiences. This course includes 84 hours of nursing skills, simulations, and direct patient care.

Prerequisite(s): NUR 206 and NUR 216

NOTE: NUR 330CL is to be taken in conjunction with NUR 330 .