NURS 253 - Behavioral Health Clinical

2 CR

Formerly NURS 221Z.
Provides experience in acute inpatient psychiatric facilities and various community-based mental health programs. Students practice the nursing process in providing client-centered care. Grading: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory.

Prerequisite(s): NURS 124 with a grade of C or better, and NURS 125 with credit.

Course Outcomes

Assess client for pertinent changes in health status in a timely manner
Establish and maintain a therapeutic relationship with a psychiatric client
Identify and reduce safety risks for psychiatric patients
Collaborate with health team members for effective continuity of care
Use systematic documentation to increase the accuracy of clinical records
Identify technology and information management systems to support safe processes of care

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