COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course combines theory and clinical experiences to introduce students to basic concepts of Psychiatric – Mental Health Nursing. Emphasis is placed on counseling, personal awareness, and self-growth. Students will apply the theoretical aspect of psychopharmacology in administering the different types of psychiatric medications to their clients. Students will apply the nursing process and develop beginning-level clinical skills in individual and group counseling, mental status examination at a variety of mental health agencies.