NURS 395 is a three-credit undergraduate course that explores the mental health and illness spectrum across the lifespan.
The course covers a wide range of topics, including:
- The definition and nature of mental health and illness
- The epidemiology and etiology of mental disorders
- The assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders
- The role of nurses in promoting mental health and preventing mental illness
- The impact of mental health and illness on individuals, families, and communities
NURS 395 is a lecture and discussion-based course with a strong emphasis on case studies and problem-solving.
Students will participate in a variety of activities, including:
- Case studies
- Role-playing exercises
- Guest lectures from experts in mental health and mental health nursing
- Field trips to mental health clinics and hospitals
- Reflective journaling and essays
Prerequisites
Completion of the second year of the nursing program
Recommended Text
Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing: Concepts of Care, by Elizabeth M. Varcarolis, 10th edition, Elsevier
