NURS135 — Mental Health Nursing
3 credits Introduces concepts relating to emotional, mental, and behavioral disturbances and disorders of clients. Emphasizes basic concepts including legal and ethical principles related to mental health and illness, and the role and responsibilities of the nurse in the chronic and acute mental health care setting. Apply the concepts of leadership, management, quality improvement, and patient safety in the delivery of patient care Communicate effectively and accurately through verbal, written, and electronic mediums. Plan and provide safe, inclusive, equitable, effective, and financially responsible nursing care through the appropriate utilization of available resources. Incorporate the concepts and competencies reflected in the LWTech Total Hours: 30 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 30
Prerequisites: NURS121, NURS122