NRS-221 Behavioral Health/Older Adult Health Nursing

Behavioral Health/Older Adult Health Nursing, Theory/Clinical focuses on the use of the nursing process to meet the needs of persons and their families experiencing psychiatric disorders and maladaptive behaviors. Community mental health wellness-illness continuum throughout the lifespan is emphasized; including the mental and physical changes of the aging process and gerontological morbidities. Nursing laboratory and selected acute and long term clinical community care experiences are required.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

Successful completion of NRS-106, NRS-107, NRS-110 and NRS-111 with a grade of C or higher.

IAI Code:

None

PCS Code:

1.2

Lecture:

2

Lab:

6