Challenge examination available to RN students. Explores mental health in relation to the total person interaction with the environment. Uses a holistic view to examine human conditions promoting or risking health and well-being of humans. Includes discussion of specific theories and disorders of human behavior, contemporary treatment modalities, and application of nursing process. 3 credit hours.
Clinical experience includes inpatient and outpatient facilities.
Clinical may be in block format at out of town sites. Students must provide transportation and cost of housing. 3 credit hours. Short and long term alterations in the health of individuals, families and groups are investigated. The nursing process is applied to case study scenarios which require interactive learning.