NURS 3342. Behavioral Health Nursing Care. 3 Hours.
Students acquire conceptual understanding and application of evidence-based practice in care delivery for clients with behavioral (mental illness and substance abuse) dysfunction and their families. Students build upon development of critical judgment and thinking skills in patient-centered care through lecture, case studies, and classroom discussions. Emphasis is placed on fostering skills in therapeutic relationship building and communication, and knowledge of psychopharmacology.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Nursing program.
