Provides opportunities to critically examine nursing care of mental health and addiction including wellness, illness and recovery within the practice of nursing in clinical settings. Students will explore all components of the health care continuum to promote optimum mental health across the lifespan. The course takes a strength-based approach in relation to mental health and addictions that students may encounter within the scope of nursing practice. Theories, concepts, and principles from nursing and related disciplines will be discussed and used in the settings in which they are placed. Weekly hours: 144 Clinical Service hoursRestriction(s): Restricted to students in the College of Nursing who are registered in the B.S.N. program or the Post-Degree B.S.N. Option. Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): NURS 307.3 or NURS 367.4 Note: Post-Degree B.S.N. classes are offered in an open learning format with the same number of hours, but in alternate time frames. Costs in addition to tuition will apply to this course.
Provides opportunities to critically examine nursing care of mental health and addiction including wellness, illness and recovery within the practice of nursing in clinical settings. Students will explore all components of the health care continuum to promote optimum mental health across the lifespan. The course takes a strength-based approach in relation to mental health and addictions that students may encounter within the scope of nursing practice. Theories, concepts, and principles from nursing and related disciplines will be discussed and used in the settings in which they are placed. Weekly hours: 144 Clinical Service hoursRestriction(s): Restricted to students in the College of Nursing who are registered in the B.S.N. program or the Post-Degree B.S.N. Option. Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): NURS 307.3 or NURS 367.4 Note: Post-Degree B.S.N. classes are offered in an open learning format with the same number of hours, but in alternate time frames. Costs in addition to tuition will apply to this course.
