The focus of this course is on the correlation of knowledge from the sciences and Level II nursing courses. It provides the student with the opportunity to correlate theory with clinical practice in a variety of settings. Higher level concepts are presented in this advanced course. Emphasis is placed on promotion and support of the client s adaptive responses through facilitative communication and the therapeutic relationship. Aspects of mental health nursing that are examined include stress and coping, levels of prevention, legal and ethical issues, and the conceptual framework for mental health care.
Clinical experience is provided in hospital and community settings.
In theory and clinical experience, utilization of the nursing process to meet mental health needs of clients across the lifespan is emphasized. I and II nursing courses. The focus is on selected issues and trends affecting contemporary nursing practice and education. Political, economic, legal, ethical, and social issues in health care are examined as they influence care of the individual, family, or group. A survey of the techniques, methods, and tools of research is presented.