Mental Health Nursing (ADN 1630)

Term: 2020 Spring Semester

Faculty

Sadonya M SuttlesShow MyInfo popup for Sadonya M Suttles

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Catherine D HutchesonShow MyInfo popup for Catherine D Hutcheson

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Melissa N HelmShow MyInfo popup for Melissa N Helm

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Angela F EricksonShow MyInfo popup for Angela F Erickson

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Schedule

Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM - 9:50 AM (1/13/2020 - 3/7/2020) Location: MAIN AS C12
Tue-Wed, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM (1/13/2020 - 3/7/2020) Location: ARR ARR ARR
Thu, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM (1/13/2020 - 3/7/2020) Location: MAIN AS C12

Description

Prerequisites: Sequential nursing and science classes with a minimum grade of C.
Designed to introduce the student to history and trends in psychiatric nursing, major psychiatric theoretical models, the five axes of the psychiatric classification system, the major psychiatric illnesses inclusive of definitions, clinical manifestations, psychopharmacology, medical treatments, nursing interventions and milieu management. Intended to provide fundamental knowledge of mental health concepts and interactional techniques for the beginning nurse. The role that emotions and stress play in the behavior of the client and client's family are emphasized to give the student a better understanding of behavior and provide a useful framework for planning and providing nursing care in any health care setting. Hospital-based and community-based mental health clinical experience is included.