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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