NURS 462
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Clinical Practicum for Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
Course Description
Students integrate knowledge, theory, and communication skills while caring for patients in in-patient and community mental health settings and simulated learning experiences.
When Taught
Fall; Winter.
Min
2
Fixed/Max
2
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
Courses in Nursing Semester 4.
Note
4 12-hour clinical shifts per semester (48 hours); 8 hours in simulation
Title
Communication and collaboration
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate effective communication skills and strategies with individuals, groups and other healthcare professionals while providing gospel and recovery-oriented care to clients in clinical and simulation settings.
Title
Nursing knowledge application
Learning Outcome
Complete a mental status exam, psychosocial assessment and develop evidence-based nursing interventions for psychiatric disorders in clinical and simulation settings.
Title
Providing quality care
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate effective holistic care for those who suffer with mental illness through exemplifying nursing values, exploring your own feelings, strengths, gifts and spirituality.
