NRSG 254 - Mental Health Concepts

Credit(s): 3

Prerequisite(s): NRSG 234, NRSG 235, NRSG 236, NRSG 237, and NRSG 256.
Corequisite(s): NRSG 255.
In this course, the student focuses on the nursing concepts utilizing basic human needs, developmental theory, nursing process, therapeutic communication, and nursing interventions to promote and maintain health for clients and families experiencing mental-health issues. The student will examine client responses to stressors across the life span. Tasks of biological-behavioral concepts in psychosocial nursing care, rural and cultural impacts will be addressed. (Fall and Spring Semesters)

Course Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of the course, students will be able to

Identify actual and potential environmental mental health stressors, recognizing the complexity of individual, rural community, and cultural influences.
Identify different types of treatment for mental health disorders including use of psychotherapy medications, psychotherapy and behavior therapy.
Identify types of diet therapy and the diet used for patients with specific mental health conditions.
Demonstrate knowledge of the variety of mental health settings and practice areas available to assist clients in meeting their needs for psychosocial health.
Identify the principles of therapeutic communication in order to establish a therapeutic interpersonal relationship with patients and families.
Identify the importance of health-promotion activities in positively influencing the mental health of infants, adolescents, women, elders, vulnerable groups and families.