NUR 220 - Mental Health Nursing Theory

Offered FL
Lecture‐3
3 credit hrs/3 contact hrs
Prerequisite: Completion of Level I or LPN status
Co‐requisites: NUR 221 - Mental Health Nursing Clinical, NUR 240 - Medical Surgical Nursing II Theory/NUR 241 - Medical Surgical II Clinical

Study and application of the concepts of mental health care. Emphasis is on maintaining optimal mental wellness, associated treatment, through safe administration of medications and/or therapies, and recognizing the holistic nature of humans. Gain understanding of own behavior, establish and maintain a therapeutic environment, improve interviewing techniques.