NURS 3133 - PSYCHIATRIC NURSING

This course provides a conceptual framework to develop, implement, and evaluate nursing care to patients with mental health and/or substance abuse issues. Effective communication and development of therapeutic relationships in all settings are emphasized including safe, effective psychiatric nursing care for patients across the lifespan is addressed.

Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: NURS 3003 Health Assessment
                   NURS 300L Health Assessment Clinical
                   NURS 3113 Pharmacology
                   NURS 3103 Foundations of Nursing
                   NURS 310L Foundations of Nursing Clinical

Co requisite: NURS 313L Psychiatric Nursing Clinical
                   NURS 2123 Pathophysiology
                   NURS 3143 Medical-Surgical Nursing I
                   NURS 314L Medical-Surgical Nursing I Clinical

Credits: 3