Students learn basic concepts of therapeutic communication, the nursing process, and growth and development. Dosage computation and safe administration of medications are discussed. Nutritional assessment and legal and ethical topics are discussed. Advanced standing in the nursing curriculum. 1 hour credit Students are introduced to the basic concepts of mental health-psychiatric nursing.
Psychiatric terminology is presented.
Cultural, ethical, and legal aspects of mental illness are discussed. This course is a requirement to be taken prior to or concurrent with first level nursing courses. The course will allow the student to enhance their physical assessment skills in proving care for clients of all ages and cultures. The basic techniques of inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation will be sued to assess each body system. The student will also gain experience in history taking and documentation while developing a caring attitude.