Mental Health Nursing

NRSG 2021

Course description

In this course, students explore the nursing care required for clients and families experiencing mental health disorders. Students develop theoretical knowledge of mental health conditions and crisis management, in order to provide safe and ethical mental health care. Students develop the cognitive skills needed to perform mental health and safety assessments, while having the opportunity to examine how social and cultural environments affect mental health and influence nursing practice.

Credits

2

Course Hours

28

Prerequisites

Post Secondary level NRSG 1004 Intro to Health and Wellness Minimum Grade of 65
and Post Secondary level NRSG 1006 Gerontological Nursing Minimum Grade of 65
and (Post Secondary level NRSG 1032 Health Assessment Minimum Grade of 65
or Post Secondary level NRSG 2003 Health Assessment Minimum Grade of 65)
and (Post Secondary level NRSG 1035 PN Clinical 1 Minimum Grade of P
or Post Secondary level NRSG 1015 Clinical Experience 2 Minimum Grade of P)
and (Post Secondary level NRSG 1033 Intro to Pharmacology Minimum Grade of 65
or Post Secondary level NRSG 1013 Math for Meds Minimum Grade of 65
and Post Secondary level NRSG 1014 Pharmacology Minimum Grade of 65)

Students registering for credit courses for the first time must declare a program at the point of registration. Declaring a program does not necessarily mean students must complete a program, individual courses may be taken for skill improvement and upgrading.

For more information, please contact Continuing Education