NUR 3213 Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing Care Clinical
This clinical course focuses on developing the knowledge and skills necessary to provide safe and effective patient-centered nursing care for individuals with psychiatric and mental health disorders in various settings, including acute care facilities, community-based programs, and private practice, while promoting their autonomy, dignity, and quality of life.
The clinical component consists of direct patient care and observation under the supervision of a clinical instructor in patient care settings for individuals with psychiatric and mental health disorders in various settings. Clinical contact hours total 90 hours
Prerequisite
These courses are required as they provide the foundational knowledge and skills necessary to build upon in subsequent nursing coursework and clinical experiences.
Corequisite
This didactic course supports the associated clinical course by delivering the theoretical and instructional content required for clinical application.