Course Description

UNRS 310

Mental Health Nursing (3)

Lecture, 2 hours; Practicum, 12 hours for a 7-week rotation

This theoretical and clinical course focuses on the dynamics of psychosocial stress within the interpersonal and intrapersonal systems of clients with acute and chronic psychiatric disorders. Short-term evaluation and treatment experiences are offered utilizing milieu, individual, group, and family therapy. Prerequisites: BIOL 220; PSYC 110; PSYC 290; UNRS 105 or UNRS 270; UNRS 210; UNRS 212; UNRS 220; and UNRS 260; corequisite: UNRS 306