NURS 461
Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
College of Nursing
Course Description
Theory and content in the nursing care for clients with complex psychiatric disorders.
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Grade Rule
Standard Grade Rule: A B C D E I
Min
2.5
Fixed
2.5
Fixed
2.5
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
Courses in Nursing Semester 4.
Title
Psychiatric Nursing Practice
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate an understanding of common psychiatric disorders across the lifespan that impact individuals and populations and best practice nursing interventions and clinical judgement, including psychotropic medication use.
Title
Communication and Collaboration Skills
Learning Outcome
Explain and practice therapeutic communication skills and strategies with individuals, groups, and health care teams, while providing recovery-oriented care to clients and families.
Title
Nursing Role in the Environment
Learning Outcome
Identify and analyze essential safety, health care system resources, and the nursing role in providing and managing therapeutic environments while advocating for high-quality patient care in collaboration with other health care professionals.
Title
Legal and ethical implications in mental health nursing
Learning Outcome
Examine legal, healthcare policies, gospel principles, and ethical implications that impact the professional care of clients and diverse populations who struggle with mental illness.
