ARN 220 - Mental Health Nursing Principles

3 Credits

This course presents theoretical principles, concepts, and skills necessary to provide safe and competent nursing care to clients across the lifespan in the psychiatric and mental health settings. Students will have an understanding of common mental health disorders, psychopharmacology, and nursing interventions. Application of knowledge will be demonstrated in the didactic setting as well as in clinical settings. Emphasis is placed on therapeutic communication, crisis intervention, comprehension of disorders, and holistic care. Clinical will be arranged in various mental health settings.