Mental Health Nursing

This introduction to mental health nursing focuses on caring for clients experiencing acute and chronic psychiatric illnesses across the lifespan in a variety of clinical settings. The course emphasizes development of students’ self-awareness, therapeutic communication, professional behaviors, and understanding of ethical/legal issues in the provision of competent nursing care to mental health clients. Emphasis is placed on utilizing strategies that promote optimal psychological and emotional well-being. Health promotion, principles of evidence-based practice, pharmacology, and nutrition are integrated throughout the course.