NURS 354 Mental Health Nursing
This didactic and clinical course focuses on the nursing care of clients with acute, chronic and complex mental health problems across the life span. Students will identify mental health nursing services and apply to individuals, families, and communities with an emphasis on communication, health issues, critical thinking, ethics, and professional role development. Current trends, ethical and legal issues, political, economic and social issues that influence the health care of mental health clients and families are examined. Clinical practice is provided in a variety of settings including acute and community facilities.