NUR 448 – Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing is a senior-level course in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program at the University of Miami. The course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to care for individuals with mental health disorders. Students will learn about the epidemiology, assessment, and treatment of mental health disorders. They will also develop the skills they need to provide therapeutic communication, to administer medications, and to collaborate with other healthcare professionals.
Course Objectives:
Upon successful completion of NUR 448 – Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, students will be able to:
- Define and explain key concepts in psychiatric mental health nursing
- Describe the epidemiology of mental health disorders
- Assess the mental health status of individuals
- Develop care plans for individuals with mental health disorders
- Provide therapeutic communication
- Administer medications
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals
Course Resources:
- Textbook: Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing (7th Edition) by Susan A. Murphy & Pamela M. Alexander
- Handouts
- PowerPoint presentations
- Online resources
- Clinical preceptors
Prerequisites:
NUR 448 requires the following prerequisites:
- Completion of all core nursing courses
- GPA of 3.0 or higher
