Schedule
Mon-Wed, 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM (10/13/2026 - 12/11/2026) Location: MC T 230
Thu, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM (10/13/2026 - 12/11/2026) Location: CLN CLN CLN
Thu, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (10/13/2026 - 12/11/2026) Location: MC T 224
Description
The focus of this course is the mental health-mental illness continuum. Major topics include: use of the nursing process to assess the psychological needs of the client; establishing interpersonal relationships through therapeutic communication; use of nursing skills to do client teaching; and application of Psychiatric Nursing principles. Other topics integrated throughout the course will be: critical thinking; basic needs; life span development; cultural aspects of care; and roles of the registered nurse and caring. Learning opportunties include both theory content and selected lab/clincial experiences. PRE-REQUISITE: Per ADN Handbook. (3 credit, 2.5 lecture, 1.5 lab)