NURS2110 Psychosocial Nursing (On Hold)
This theory course expands the students understanding of adaptive and maladaptive human behavior. The student develops an understanding of mental health and illness which include mental disorders, chemical abuse and domestic violence. Discussions will include theory related to appropriate cultural nursing interventions and psychotropic medication therapy.
Course Requirements and Evaluation
Refer to Course Syllabus for detailed information regarding the requirements and evaluation standards for this course. The Course Syllabus will be distributed the first week of the course.
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
Integrate concepts of mental health verses mental illness
Explain the role of the nurse in contributing to the recovery of the person with mental illness
Analyze the components of a psychiatric assessment using therapeutic communication skills
Discriminate therapeutic modalities for treatment of mental illness
Compile psychopharmacologic agents using taxonomy based on psychiatric disorders
Apply psychotherapeutic nursing interventions for anxiety, affective, and psychotic disorders
Reframe understanding of addictive disorders including substance abuse and alcoholism
Text and References
A list of textbooks required for this course is available at the bookstore.
Course Scheduling
The scheduled hours of instruction include sixteen hours for each lecture credit, thirty two hours for each lab credit and forty hours for each credit of supervised occupational experience (SOE). Lecture credit may include formal or impromptu lectures, demonstrations or discussions with the entire class or with small groups or individuals. Refer to the Credit Details section of this course outline for the credit breakdown.
Accommodations Statement
Disability Services assists students with disabilities who need accommodations to access programs, services and college activities. If this applies to you, please contact the DS Office on your campus to initiate the accommodations process.
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Eden Prairie Campus
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Credit Details