NRSG 222 - Behavioral Health in Nursing 2: Psychiatric Disorders

3 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 2.5
Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program NRSG
Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Day, Evening
Winter Day, Evening
Spring Day, Evening

Designed to Serve Fifth quarter AAS-Registered Nurse program students.
Active Date 20250520T14:15:10

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 28
Contact Hours: Lecture 33
Total Contact Hours 33
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
Concepts: Anxiety, Mood & Affect, Sensory Perception, Violence, Behaviors, and Communication

Exemplars: Theories & Therapies, Legal/Ethical Guidelines for Nursing Care of Mentally Ill, PsychosisMood Disorders, Personality Disorders, Somatic & Dissociative Disorders, Anxiety Disorder, Eating Disorders, Suicide, Self Harm, Substance Abuse, and ETOH Withdrawal

Student Learning Outcomes
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.

Contrast expected and unexpected outcomes related to Psychiatric Disturbances.

Differentiate best practices in care for individuals experiencing acute alterations in mental health.

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

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.

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