Description
This course focuses on psychiatric-mental health nursing across the lifespan. The basic concepts in psychiatric-mental health nursing are examined, which includes stress adaptation and the history and theory of mental health and mental illness. Other content areas include: psychobiology, psychopharmacolgy, ethical and legal issues, therapeutic approaches in psychiatric nursing care, and care of clients with alterations in psychosocial adaptations. Care of the child with cognitive, sensory, or communication impairment is also addressed. The content and processes for the care of identified psyciatric patients are emphasized, but are also relevant to the care for all those with whom nurses interact. Learning experiences take place in a variety of settings: classroom, simulation lab, Anne Carlsen Center, the North Dakota State Hospital, and the James River Correctional Center. Prerequisites: Nrsg 205, Nrsg 206, Nrsg 210, Nrsg 331. Corequisites: Nrsg 332, Nrsg 333, and Psyc 302. Offered: Sp