NRSG 222 - Behavioral Health in Nursing 2: Psychiatric Disorders

2 Credits

This course examines many determinants of health across the lifespan including social, psychological, environmental, emotional, spiritual, and cultural factors. Students will focus on the management of psychological and social challenges that effect the ability of the patient to function within the community. Expanding upon principles of communication and assessment, the course will also include concepts such as anxiety, addiction, mood & effect, sensory perception, violence, and problematic behaviors.

Pre-requisite(s) NRSG 122 with minimum GPA of 2.5.
Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program NRSG
Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Day
Winter Day
Spring Day

Designed to Serve Fifth quarter AAS-Registered Nurse program students.
Active Date 20230320T10:55:15

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 28
Contact Hours: Lecture 22
Total Contact Hours 22
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
ProfTech Related Instruction

Communications
Human Relations

Course Outline
Advanced Behavioral Health in Nursing

Theories & therapies
Legal/ethical guidelines for nursing care of mentally ill
Psychosis
Mood disorders
Personality disorders
Somatic & dossociative disorders
Anxiety diesorder
Eating disorders
Suidice
Self-harm
Substance abuse
ETOH withdrawal

Student Learning Outcomes
Professionalism, Communication, & Collaboration

Analyze differences in communication style preferences among patients and families, nurses and other members of the health team
Appraise contributions of other individuals and groups in helping patient/family achieve health goals

Clinical Judgment

Contrast expected and unexpected outcomes related to Psychiatric Disturbances.
Differentiate best practices in care for individuals experiencing acute alterations in mental health.

Safety

Determine measures to maintain patient safety for those experiencing Psychiatric Disturbances.

Person-Centered Care

Discuss the limits and boundaries of therapeutic patient-centered care
Recommend priority nurse actions and assessments to maintain person-centered care in behavioral health settings.

Informatics & Quality Improvement

Explain technologies that support clinical decision-making, error prevention, and care coordination