Academic Calendar 2017/2018 - Concepts in Mental Health Nursing

NURS 2007  Concepts in Mental Health Nursing

Prerequisites:

All NURS courses at the 1000 level with a minimum grade of 60% or SAT and BIOL 1011 and BIOL 2707; or enrollment in the RPN to BScN Program.

Corequisites:

NURS 2017, NURS 2028, NURS 2029

Antirequisites:

NSGD 2007

Hours:

Three hours of lecture per week for one term.

Credits:

3

Description:

This course provides an overview of the theory and practice of effective communication, with emphasis on cultural and therapeutic relationships. Students will cultivate skills in the use of empathy, assertiveness, and conflict resolution. Students will review assessment of individuals with mental health concerns and strategies for intervening to assist these persons to meet their goals.