Mental Health Nursing uses the nursing process to assess clients and families with physiological, psychological, sociocultural, developmental and spiritual stressors which impact clients defenses, disturbing their stability. Nursing interventions to assist clients to achieve a state of wellness are emphasized. Community resources for aiding mental health and treating mental illness will be identified.

Prerequisite: NUR 280, NUR 281, NUR 282, NUR 283

Co-requisite: NUR 284, NUR 286

2 Semester hour(s)

2 lec/week