NURP 140 Mental Health Nursing for Practical Nurses

This course explores mental health and illness across the lifespan. Students apply therapeutic communication techniques, recognize cues associated with common mental health disorders, and implement evidence-based interventions to promote recovery and well-being. Ethical practice, stigma reduction, and the nurse’s role in fostering mental health are emphasized.

Credits

2 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

30

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

Semester Contact Hours Clinical

0

Prerequisite

Formal acceptance into the Practical Nurse program required. BIOL 105, BIOL 105L, ENGL 101, MATH 123, NURP 103, PSYC 101

Corequisite

NURP 104, NURP 105, NURP 117

NURP 140Mental Health Nursing for Practical Nurses

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I. General Information

Department

II. Course Specification

Course Type

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Credit Hours Narrative

2 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

30

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

Semester Contact Hours Clinical

0

Prerequisite Narrative

Formal acceptance into the Practical Nurse program required. BIOL 105, BIOL 105L, ENGL 101, MATH 123, NURP 103, PSYC 101

Corequisite Narrative

NURP 104, NURP 105, NURP 117

Repeatable

No

III. Catalog Course Description

This course explores mental health and illness across the lifespan. Students apply therapeutic communication techniques, recognize cues associated with common mental health disorders, and implement evidence-based interventions to promote recovery and well-being. Ethical practice, stigma reduction, and the nurse’s role in fostering mental health are emphasized.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

  • Apply therapeutic communication techniques in mental health nursing.
  • Recognize cues related to common mental health conditions.
  • Implement evidence-based interventions that promote mental health and recovery.

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies