Bachelor of Science (Nursing) - Therapeutic Relationships

NURS 2517  Therapeutic Relationships

Prerequisites:

NURS 1006, NURS 1016, NURS 2016 with a minimum grade of 60%, and PSYC 2506; or 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.