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Apr 19, 2024
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NUR 436 - Concepts of Psychosocial Illness
Prelicensure.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of all 300 Level Prelicensure Courses, or permission of Chair, School of Nursing. .
Prerequisite(s) or Co-requisite(s): NUR 467 or NUR 429
Building on previous knowledge, this course introduces students to the theoretical application of concepts related to the nursing care of individuals experiencing psychosocial distress and mental illness. Students are introduced to the concepts of emotions, destructive behavior, mental processes, and coping. The concepts of sensory perception, rest & sleep, genetics, thermoregulation, health promotion and maintenance, healthcare systems, healthcare influences, cultural competence, interprofessional health care team, and rights and responsibilities are continued and explored within the context of the client experiencing psychosocial distress and mental illness. Exemplars are used to illustrate each of the major concepts. Through various teaching/learning activities and evaluation techniques, students are expected to demonstrate competency in the following areas: teamwork, professional values/ethics, client-centered care, leadership, evidence-based practice, quality and safety, and information technology. Fall senior year
Hours: 3
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