NURS1116

Lecture-Discussion, Critical thinking exercises, case studies, simulation, clinical, reading assignments

Clinical, Assignments, Examination, End of semester standardized exam

Apply communication techniques in which to enhance therapeutic relationships with clients diagnosed with clients diagnosed with mental health disorders.

Communication is the foundation for therapeutic relationships with clients which enhances care.

Lecture-Discussion, Critical thinking exercises, case studies, simulation, clinical, reading assignments

Clinical, Assignments, Examination, End of semester standardized exam

Identify legal and ethical concerns in mental health nursing.

Legal and ethical concerns are a major factor in the type of care mental health patients receive. This would help determine whether they will be a forensic client or civil client, or an emergency admit due to being a harm to self or others.

Lecture-Discussion, Critical thinking exercises, case studies, simulation, clinical, reading assignments

Clinical, Assignments, Examination, End of semester standardized exam

Utilize critical thinking to describe the psychopathological changes which occur because of unsuccessful adaptation to stress in clients with acute and chronic psychiatric illnesses.

By utilizing critical thinking nurses assist clients with methods to help them adapt to stressful events. Critical thinking will also allow the nurse to be more in tune with changes in the client's behavior and attitude.

Lecture-Discussion, Critical thinking exercises, case studies, simulation, clinical, reading assignments

Clinical, Assignments, Examination, End of semester standardized exam

Make use of technology in the care of clients in contemporary mental health care settings

Allow nurses to be prepared for the new equipment and methods of managing care. Helps them embrace electronic medical records.

Lecture-Discussion, Critical thinking exercises, case studies, simulation, clinical, reading assignments

Clinical, Assignments, Examination, End of semester standardized exam

Utilize evidence-based practice via the nursing process to meet the mental health needs of clients with psychiatric illnesses form culturally diverse backgrounds.

The nursing process guides how the nurse provides care. Using evidence -based practice provides the newest changes to the mental
health field to better assist the patients.

Lecture-Discussion, Critical thinking exercises, case studies, simulation, clinical, reading assignments

Clinical, Assignments, Examination, End of semester standardized exam

Apply safety principles related to the care of culturally diverse clients with psychiatric illnesses.

Application of safety principles ensures competent, evidence-based care of the mental health client and family.