Psychiatric theory focuses on advanced communication skills and behavioral theory utilized to assist the individual to gain a higher degree of harmony. The clinical practicum provides experience for the student in acute, extended care and community psychiatric settings. Emphasis is placed on applying concepts of childbearing and childrearing with the family as a unit, to assist them to gain more knowledge for health choices and self care. Principles of growth and development and associated health needs are presented with opportunities for application in the clinical setting. Through the clinical practicum the student gains a deep respect for the wonders and mysteries of life.
Emphasis is placed on the study of caring occasions requiring advanced nursing skill and knowledge.
The student gains appreciation of the spiritual dimension of life and the internal power of the human care process. The practicum affords the student the opportunity to further develop clinical competence and nursing knowledge. This course focuses on the holistic human care process for individuals and families experiencing a crisis situation. The ethico-legal dimension of critical care is discussed. The clinical component provides opportunities for the student to apply theory in a variety of critical care settings.