NUR-383 PCC: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NURSING
The course focuses on the role of nurse as provider of care for individuals experiencing acute and chronic mental health disorders. Emphasis is placed on the therapeutic relationship, evidence based practice for treatment modalities, teaching and learning related to safe administration of psychopharmacological agents and the role of the nurse within a patient-centered, interdisciplinary approach to promote and support behavioral health. Prerequisites for Traditional Option: NUR 205, NUR 207, NUR 313, NUR 323. Corequisite: NUR 335. Prerequisites for Accelerated Option: NUR 205, NUR 313, NUR 319, NUR 323, NUR 329. Corequisites: NUR 335, NUR 337, NUR 416.