NURS 1023 — - Mental Health Nursing^
In this course, the student acquires a basic knowledge of the causes, treatment, prevention and patient-centered nursing care for common and severe mental health problems across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on application of therapeutic communication techniques, psychosocial assessment skills, and the nursing process with an integration of ethical and legal concepts. Lecture: 2 hours, Other: 3 hours Prerequisite(s): NURS 1010 and (NURS 1015 or NURS 1015P) and (NURS 1061 or NURS 1061P) and (BIOL 2202 or A & P II >= C) and NURS 1020 (may be taken concurrently) and NURS 1062 (may be taken concurrently) and PSYC 2030 (may be taken concurrently)