RNSG2213 — Mental Health Nursing
RNSG 2213 - Mental Health Nursing RNSG 2213 - Mental Health Nursing RNSG 2213 integrates the principles and concepts of mental health, psychopathology, and treatment modalities as they relate to providing nursing care to patients and their families suffering from mental illnesses. The course is designed to provide the learner with the basic knowledge and skills necessary to function within the four roles of nursing which include: member of the profession; provider of patient-centered care; patient safety advocate; and member of the health care team. RNSG 2213 is a foundational course that utilizes classroom instruction, active learning, and role-play as tools to educate the student about nursing roles as they apply to patients/families across the life span and to persons who are receiving care as inpatients in psychiatric facilities as well as in various community settings. This course lends itself to a block or integrated approach. Traditional track: This course must be taken concurrently with RNSG 1441, RNSG 2460, RNSG 1144, and RNSG 2121, and each must be passed with a “C” or better. Transition track: This course must be taken concurrently with RNSG 1327, RNSG 2260, and RNSG 1205, RNSG 1244, and RNSG 1301, and each must be passed with a “C” or better. Semester Hours: 2
Prerequisites: ENGL1301, BIOL2401, BIOL2402, PSYC2314, RNSG1413, RNSG1205, RNSG1201, RNSG1160