2020-2021 Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2020-2021 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

N 171 MENTAL HEALTH NURSING


2 Units 2 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU
Prerequisite: N 170
Corequisite: N 171 lab
Limitation: Official admission to the nursing program: 1. Completion of program application 2. Completion of required ATI Tests of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) 3. Current physical exam 4. Current approved CPR Basic Life Support certification 5. Current liability insurance 6. Current background check
Recommended Preparation: PSYC 1 and completion of or concurrent enrollment in N160 and N165 with a grade of a “C” or better
Provides the theoretical base for application of the nursing process and biopsychosocial concepts for patients affected by mental disorders. Focus on patient centered care in psychiatric and community mental health settings. Knowledge of nursing practice and professional standards, evidence based practice, safety/quality improvement, informatics and team collaboration are introduced. Emphasis will be on principles of mental health nursing, psychosocial assessment, therapeutic communication, pharmacology, health promotion, education, nutrition, diversity among US cultural groups, human development across the lifespan, disease process, illness prevention, community health, advocacy, legal/ethical implications, and the values and attitudes required of the registered nurse. Letter grade only.
Grading Method: GN - Letter Grade only
NR