Designed to update students on the current concepts used in preventative and rehabilitative aspects of mental health. This course provides an overview of current issues and trends in Nursing in Ontario. Students will receive an introduction to the learning resources center, and information on study skills and exam preparation. This course employs case studies to examine the nursing care of clients with acute care disorders. I Using case studies, this course examines health problems occurring in specific age groups, and populations.
Emphasis is given to chronic health problems and the older adult.
There is extensive focus on nursing diagnosis as part of the nursing process. Clinical experience is scheduled in chronic care hospitals and medical units in acute care settings. Clinical experience is provided in psychiatric units. This consolidation clinical experience is scheduled in acute care hospitals in specialized medical-surgical nursing units.