N 171 MENTAL HEALTH NURSING

2 Units 2 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU
Prerequisite: N 170
Corequisite: N 171 lab
Recommended Preparation: PSYC 1
Theoretical base for application of the nursing process and biopsychosocial concepts of nursing care for individuals and families affected by emotional or mental disorders and disturbances in psychosocial functioning. Principles of psychiatric-mental health nursing including therapeutic communication, therapeutic approaches, health promotion, illness prevention, psychopharmacology, health education, community health, human development, nutrition, advocacy, and legal and ethical standards. Integration of concepts of diversity and culturally competent care for cultural groups in the United States. Letter grade only.
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