NSG144 — Mental Health Nursing Theory I
NSG 144 - Mental Health Nursing Theory I NSG 144 - Mental Health Nursing Theory I Description: Introduction to the concepts of psychosocial nursing care for clients throughout the life span. Emphasis on the use of the nursing process to assess and integrate therapeutic communication techniques, learning/teaching, psychosocial, diversity/cultural, spiritual, nutritional, pharmacological, legal and ethical aspects. Introduction to adaptive and maladaptive, psychosocial and physiological responses related to commonly occurring psychological disorders as seen in the various healthcare settings. Integration QSEN competencies of patient-centered care, teamwork and collaboration, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, safety, and informatics. Lecture: 1 Lab: 0 Course Content: Principles of nursing care related to psychiatric/mental health nursing standards of care Principles of nursing care related to psychosocial and mental status assessment Principles of nursing care related to cultural awareness and cultural influences on health care Principles of nursing care related to development of the nurse client relationship Principles of nursing care related to adaptation to stress / coping Principles of nursing care related to self-concept / spirituality / sexuality Principles of nursing care related to developmental theories / transitions Principles of nursing care related to end of life care / grief and loss Principles of nursing care related to legal/ethical aspects related to