NURS 1353 — INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHIATRIC NURSING
Introduction of Psychiatric Nursing is designed to enhance the knowledge base of LPNs wishing to enter the nursing program in the fall semester. The focus is on the use of the nursing process as it relates to the holistic care of the client experiencing a health interruption of a psychosocial nature. The Practicum incorporates planned clinical experiences, which increase the learner’s understanding of the disease processes and effective nursing care. The learner incorporates understanding of the relationship of the nursing process to holistic client care including therapeutic communication techniques. Prerequisites: LPNs with formal approval by the Nursing Division. Offered summer semester only.