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Associate Degree Program. Course Basics Description, Outcomes, Activities. Course Information. Course: Nursing Concepts in Mental Health Course #: NRS 211 Credits: 7 (Theory – 4, Clinical – 3 ) ADN Credits: 6 (Theory – 4, Clinical – 2 ) LPN to ADN Contact Hours: 44 + 90 ADN
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Associate Degree Program Course Basics Description, Outcomes, Activities
Course Information • Course: Nursing Concepts in Mental Health • Course #: NRS 211 • Credits: 7 (Theory – 4, Clinical – 3 ) ADN • Credits: 6 (Theory – 4, Clinical – 2 ) LPN to ADN • Contact Hours: • 44 + 90 ADN • 44 + 60 LPN to ADN • Prerequisites: • NRS 216/216L/216C, Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing
Catalog Description The role of the two year professional nursing student in the care and treatment of common clinical mental health conditions and disorders is the focus of this course and this clinical course. The nursing approach is on understanding psychopathology and emphasizes caring through the application of appropriate communication venues. Ethical and legal issues are analyzed as they pertain to mental illness and psychosocial implications.
Course Competency Outcomes • The next slides indicate specific goals of this course… • PO = Program Outcomes, noted at the end of each course outcome • By the end of this course, the student should be able to:
Course Competency Outcomes • Integrate knowledge of common mental health illnesses and disorders into client care (PSLO 1, 6) • Differentiate the legal and sociological trends for the care of clients with mental illness and disorders (PSLO 4) • Create nursing care plans and parameters for care using mental health diagnostic classifications (PSLO 1, 3) • Employ treatment milieus and communication techniques in the care and treatment of mental illness and disorders (PSLO 2, 3)
Course Competency Outcomes • Communicate professionally with the mental health multidisciplinary healthcare team • Formulate teaching plans based upon biological, psychological, spiritual, cultural, developmental, environmental and economic factors • Evaluate the teaching and learning requirements for the client with a mental illness or disorder
Course Competency Outcomes • Incorporate understanding of patient rights within the mental health arena • Incorporate problem solving skills into the nursing process for the client with a mental illness or disorder Note: information related to Incompletes and Withdrawals are found in the Denver School of Nursing Catalog
Learning Activities • Lecture • Case Studies • Independent Worksheets • Visual Learning Materials • Laboratory experiences • High-fidelity simulation