NURR 219 Mental Health & Behavioral Nursing
Explores holistic, person-centered care for individuals across the lifespan experiencing mental health and behavioral disorders. Emphasis is placed on therapeutic communication, de-escalation techniques, trauma-informed care, and the development of therapeutic nurse-client relationships. Students examine common psychiatric conditions, evidence-based interventions, and the nurse’s role in promoting safety, advocacy, and recovery. The course fosters cultural humility, stigma reduction, and interprofessional collaboration to support mental wellness in diverse populations and care settings.
NURR 219Mental Health & Behavioral Nursing
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I. General Information
Department
Nursing Academic
II. Course Specification
Course Type
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Credit Hours Narrative
3 Credits
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
30
Semester Contact Hours Lab
0
Semester Contact Hours Clinical
45
Prerequisite Narrative
ENGL 101, SOCY 101, NURR 115, NURR 116, and NURR 117
Corequisite Narrative
ENGL 102, HUMA GE1, NURR 218, and NURR 220
III. Catalog Course Description
Explores holistic, person-centered care for individuals across the lifespan experiencing mental health and behavioral disorders. Emphasis is placed on therapeutic communication, de-escalation techniques, trauma-informed care, and the development of therapeutic nurse-client relationships. Students examine common psychiatric conditions, evidence-based interventions, and the nurse’s role in promoting safety, advocacy, and recovery. The course fosters cultural humility, stigma reduction, and interprofessional collaboration to support mental wellness in diverse populations and care settings.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Demonstrate therapeutic communication skills to establish trust and rapport with clients experiencing mental health and behavioral challenges.
- Apply trauma-informed care principles to provide safe, respectful, and culturally sensitive nursing interventions.
- Identify common mental health disorders, their symptoms, and evidence-based nursing interventions across the lifespan.
- Utilize de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques to manage challenging behaviors and promote client and staff safety.
- Advocate for clients by addressing stigma, promoting mental health awareness, and supporting recovery-oriented care.
- Collaborate effectively with clients, families, and healthcare teams to coordinate comprehensive behavioral health care.
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
VI. Delivery Methodologies