NRSG 134 Psychiatric Nursing
This course focuses on a holistic and interprofessional team approach to healthcare services for patients with psychiatric-mental and behavioral health issues throughout the lifespan. Clinical decision making, therapeutic and interprofessional treatment strategies, 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. Must be accepted in the ASN nursing program.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Assess the bio-psychosocial-spiritual health of patients and families along the mental health and illness spectrum. SLO#1 Use a clinical decision-making process to provide patient-centered care to diverse patients in all healthcare environments.
- Demonstrate therapeutic and professional communication techniques when providing care to psychiatric patients and their families. SLO#2 Collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate health care services that promote optimum states of health and wellness. SLO#3 Demonstrate accountability and cultural humility when engaged in unselfish service to humankind. SLO#5 Apply technology and current evidence to support safe and effective patient care.
- Identify roles of interdisciplinary team members, patients, and families in the provision of mental health and wellness care across the continuum of care. SLO#2 Collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate health care services that promote optimum states of health and wellness.
- Apply a clinical decision-making process to provide quality care to patients across the lifespan with select psychiatric and behavioral health issues. SLO#1 Use a clinical decision-making process to provide patient-centered care to diverse patients in all healthcare environments.
- Use evidence-based guidelines and technologies to promote patient and staff safety within psychiatric care settings. SLO#4 Use quality improvement processes to improve nursing practice and care for patients across the lifespan and continuum of care. SLO#5 Apply technology and current evidence to support safe and effective patient care.