NURS 325C - Mental Health Nursing Clinical

1 Credits
This clinical course focuses on the nursing management of clients with mental health conditions. Application of theoretical knowledge of psychopathology, psychopharmacology, therapeutic communication, client education, and other treatment strategies are utilized to provide an evidence-based, holistic approach to care for clients with mental health disorders. NURS325C requires 45 hours of clinical time for the semester.

Grade Note(s): A grade of B- or better is required to pass this course successfully.
Fees: Additional course fees apply.
Component Corequisite(s): NURS 325 and NURS 325C. The lecture, lab (L) and clinical (C) components of each NURS course must be successfully completed during the same semester. All component co-requisites must be repeated if a failing grade is received in any one of them.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 101 and NURS 101C; NURS 125, PSYC 101
Corequisite(s): NURS 126, NURS 217L and NURS 217
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate therapeutic communication with patients and their support systems.
2. Demonstrate the development of clinical judgment in planning and providing care for patients with mental health needs.
3. Demonstrate ethical decision making related to care of clients with mental health conditions.
4. Recognize the social determinants of health as they relate to mental health needs of clients.