NRSG 534 Nursing Care for Mental Health and Illness
This course provides direct-entry MSN students with a holistic approach to concepts related to the care of patients throughout the lifespan with select psychiatric-mental and behavioral health issues. Clinical decision making, therapeutic and interprofessional team approaches to treatment, and the continuum of care for mental health and wellness across healthcare settings are emphasized throughout the course. Additionally, care of the child with cognitive, sensory, or communication impairment is addressed. Simulated and direct care patient experiences allow students to apply clinical judgement, therapeutic communication, and evidence-based pharmacological and nonpharmacological approaches to the care of patients with mental health issues.
Prerequisite
all previous NRSG courses
Student Learning Outcomes
- Evaluate the bio-psychosocial-spiritual health status of patients who have mental health problems. SLO#1 Apply current evidence and sound clinical judgement in the provision of compassionate, patient centered care in all healthcare settings. SLO#2 Analyze the impact of social, political, economic, and technological trends on patient health behaviors, nursing practices, and the healthcare delivery system. SLO#4 Synthesize concepts from nursing practice and other disciplines to form the foundation of professional nursing practice.
- Apply therapeutic and professional communication techniques in the care of patients with psychiatric conditions. SLO#3 Collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to promote optimum states of health and wellness. SLO#4 Synthesize concepts from nursing practice and other disciplines to form the foundation of professional nursing practice. SLO#7 Utilize innovative technologies to enhance communication and access to equitable, holistic health services for individuals, families, and populations.
- Articulate roles of interdisciplinary team members, patients, and families in the provision of mental health and wellness care across all settings. SLO#3 Collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to promote optimum states of health and wellness. SLO#5 Demonstrate leadership, accountability, and cultural humility when managing care for diverse patients across the lifespan and continuum of care.
- Analyze how the mental health and illness spectrum is influences by internal and external stressors. SLO#2 Analyze the impact of social, political, economic, and technological trends on patient health behaviors, nursing practices, and the healthcare delivery system. SLO#3 Collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to promote optimum states of health and wellness.
- Apply a clinical decision-making process to formulate sound clinical judgements in the care of patients across the lifespan with select psychiatric and behavioral health issues. SLO#1 Apply current evidence and sound clinical judgement in the provision of compassionate, patient centered care in all healthcare settings. SLO#3 Collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to promote optimum states of health and wellness. SLO#5 Demonstrate leadership, accountability, and cultural humility when managing care for diverse patients across the lifespan and continuum of care.
- Evaluate pharmacologic treatments of selected psychiatric disorders and the nurse’s role in medication administration and monitoring. SLO#1 Apply current evidence and sound clinical judgement in the provision of compassionate, patient centered care in all healthcare settings. SLO#4 Synthesize concepts from nursing practice and other disciplines to form the foundation of professional nursing practice. SLO#6 Promote patient and staff safety by utilizing quality improvement processes within complex systems of health care.
- Demonstrate professionalism, leadership and advocacy when providing care to psychiatric patients and their families. SLO#3 Collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to promote optimum states of health and wellness. SLO#5 Demonstrate leadership, accountability, and cultural humility when managing care for diverse patients across the lifespan and continuum of care.