NUR 330 Mental Health Nursing

2 Credits

This junior level course applies the nursing process to the nursing care of adults and older adults with acute and chronic mental illness. Students apply therapeutic communication within the context of patients with mental illnesses. Legal and ethical issues unique to mental health care are discussed. Principles related to advocacy, collaboration and evidence-based practice are examined as they apply to the delivery of safe and effective nursing care.

Prerequisite(s): NUR 206  , NUR 216  and SCI 215  

  Concurrent NUR 330CL