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.
NURP 140Mental Health Nursing for Practical Nurses
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I. General Information
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
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