NURS 323 - Behavioral Health Nursing

Credit(s): 4
This course provides students with a basic understanding of the psychotherapeutic management of patients with behavioral health and psychosocial problems. Specific psychiatric disorders will be discussed in depth, as well as psychiatric disorders throughout the life span. General principles of psychiatric/mental health nursing will be presented. Students will learn components of therapeutic nurse-patient communication, psychopharmacology, and milieu management. The course provides the student with the opportunity to analyze therapeutic interaction skills and to evaluate the role of society and culture in mental health care.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of NURS 201, NURS 203, NURS 222, and NURS 231 with a grade of “C” or better.
Course Level: Undergraduate
Hours: 45 clinical hours.