ADN 478 - Psychiatric Nursing Care

5 Credit(s)
Increased student self-knowledge, understanding of “normal” versus deviant behavior and the dynamics of human behavior. Therapeutic responses and interaction with clients are based on behavior manifested rather than on classified diagnosis. Concepts examined include the Therapeutic Milieu, Treatment Modalities, Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse’s Role and Function within the continuum of care (health promotion, maintenance, acute and crisis) and Therapeutic Communication. Mental Health Models (Erickson’s developmental stages, Interpersonal Model, Stress Model and Cognitive Behavior Model). Culture and spirituality are threaded throughout the course. Lecture Hours: 56 | Lab Hours: 8 | Clinical Hours: 60

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C- in ADN 332, PSY 111