NURS 352
Mental
Health Nursing
NURS 352. Mental Health Nursing
Three hours lecture. Six hours practicum (5).
Prerequisites: Upper division standing.
Semester offered: Fall and Spring
Development of nursing knowledge and skill for mental health promotion, protection, and restoration.
The objectives and content of this Level 1 Course are derived from the School of Nursing's philosophy and conceptual framework, and facilitate achievement of the School's program objectives. Additionally, the major topics and skills covered in this course are common to major psychiatric/mental health nursing textbooks, and represent areas covered on standardized examinations and the NCLEX-RN.Current research and advancement in nursing theory and clinical practice also determine course content.
Topical Outline:
l. Introduction
a. Definitions of mental health/illness
b. ANA Standards of Psychiatric-Mental Health Clinical Nursing Practice
c. Conceptual framework
d. Cultural, legal, and ethical mental health issues
e. Community-based mental health care2. Psychiatric Assessment
a. Psychiatric history
b. Mental status examination
c. DSM-IV-TR classification
d. Suicide assessment and intervention
e. Violence assessment and intervention
f. Family assessment and intervention3.Treatment modalities
a. Therapeutic relationships and communication
b. Psychopharmacology and ECT
c. Cognitive-behavioral therapy
d. Group process and therapy
e.Crisis intervention
f. Therapeutic environment4. Mental health promotion strategies
a. Assertiveness
b. Self-awareness
c. Self-esteem
d. Support groups
e. Stress management
f. Relaxation techniques
g. Coping enhancement
h. Social support
i. Self-nurture6. Psychopathology and nursing interventions
a. Anxiety, somatoform, and dissociative disorders
b. Mood disorders
c. Schizophrenia
d. Personality disorders
e. Eating disorders
f. Substance abuse
g. Sexual disorders
h. Organic mental disorders
The following teaching strategies will be employed:
Lecture, discussion, videotapes, filmstrips, small group activities, clinical practice, clinical conferences, student presentations, written projects and computer-assisted instruction.
1. Applies the nursing process at a beginning level in partnership with the client to
promote, protect, and restore the holistic health of mental health clients.
2.Demonstrates critical thinking regarding the ANA Standards of Psychiatric-Mental
Health Clinical Nursing Practice and health care issues pertinent to mental health.
3. Demonstrates caring through theory and evidence based nursing interventions for mental
health clients.
4. Uses basic therapeutic communications skills in the clinical setting and effective oral
and written communication in the clinical and classroom settings.
5. Evidences independence, accountability, and novice leadership skills for beginning level
nursing practice with mental health clients.
6. Examines cultural, legal, and ethical issues related to the provision of mental health
care.
May include:
The course grade is determined by an evaluation of the extent to which the student meets the stated course objectives. Students must have a minimum of a 75% in theory (measured through testing). Students must also demonstrate satisfactory clinical performance to pass the course. The clinical practicum is pass/fail. A minimum course grade of "C" is required for the course to count for the major.
Students With Disabilities: If you are seeking classroom accommodations under the Americans With Disabilities Act, you are required to register with the Disability Resource Office (DRO). The DRO is located in Room 32, Tyler Hall, telephone 540-831-6350. To receive academic accommodations for this class, please obtain the proper DRO forms and meet with me no later than the second week of the semester.
Honor Code: By accepting admission to Radford University, each student makes a commitment to understand, support, and abide by the University Honor Code without compromise or exception. Violations of academic integrity will not be tolerated. This class will be conducted in strict observance of the Honor Code. Refer to your Student Handbook for details.
Date Action Reviewed by
May 2001 Undergraduate Curriculum Janet Hardy Boettcher, Revision Director