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Undergraduate Catalog 2018-2020 
    
Undergraduate Catalog 2018-2020 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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NURS 4509 - Psychiatric-Mental Health Care

Credits: 5
Prerequisites: NURS 3204  NURS 3304  NURS 3507  NURS 3508  
This course provides the theoretical and practicum basis for professional nursing practice with clients who have psychosocial and mental health needs.  Emphasis is on the therapeutic relationship and its potential to assist affected individuals and families.  Application of theoretical and practicum concepts guide professional nursing practice in in-patient and out-patient clinical settings.  Concepts related to treatment modalities, such as milieu therapy, crisis intervention, and psychopharmacology, designed for health promotion, maintenance, and restoration throughout the lifespan guide practicum experiences.  In addition to theory, this course requires the completion of 90 clinical hours.  

Term Offered: Summer



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