NURS 402 - Communication & Mental Health Theory

(2 units)

Uses critical analyses and clinical reasoning in the care of individuals, children, and families with acute or chronic mental health issues across sociocultural settings. Focuses on therapeutic communication and promotion of emotional, mental, and social well-being.

Maximum units a student may earn: 2

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Nursing Major

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 2
Offered: Every Spring and Summer

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. differentiate between select mental health disorders to provide individualized care.
2. explore cultural beliefs, practices, and stigmas related to clients with select mental health disorders.
3. identify appropriate therapeutic communication strategies when caring for diverse clients with select mental health disorders.
4. identify medication properties and nursing considerations used to treat select mental health disorders to ensure client safety and wellbeing.
5. recognize the influence and impact of the healthcare system, legal and ethical issues on the delivery of care of the client with mental health needs.
6. describe strategies to ensure client and team safety in the mental health care facility and situations.
7. reflect on personal beliefs, values and implicit bias in caring for the client with mental health disorders.

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