Mental Health Nursing (NUR 212)

This course evaluates the mental health needs and treatments of individuals, families, and groups. Emphasis is placed on the need for holistic care. Historical perspectives, theories concerning mental illness, signs and symptoms of disorders and the development of treatment modalities will be discussed. The role of the nurse in contemporary care is examined. Prerequisites: NUR 110, NUR 115, NUR 120, BIO 111, BIO 111L, MET 105. Corequisite: NUR 213