Nursing (NURS) - Therapeutic Relationships

NURS 2517  Therapeutic Relationships

Prerequisites:

NURS 2706 and NURS 2016 with a minimum grade of 60% or SAT, PSYC 2506, BIOL 2116, ACAD 1601, and enrolment in the on-campus BScN program; or NURS 2706, NURS 2016, with a minimum grade of 60% or SAT, BIOL 1011, BIOL 2116 and enrolment in the on-campus RPN-BScN program

Antirequisites:

NURS 2007, NSGD 2007

Restrictions:

This course is restricted to students in the on-campus BScN program or the on-campus RPN-BScN program

Hours:

3 hrs per week

Credits:

3

Description:

Drawing on principles and concepts of mental health, students explore theories and practice of effective communication, with emphasis on the role of therapeutic relationships in relation to communication, health promotion and teaching, clientcentred care, and cultural competency. Students explore concepts such as empathy, assertiveness, and conflict resolution.