Description
This lecture course is designed for the Licensed Practical Nurse transitioning into the role of the Registered Nurse as it relates to psychosocial integrity of various age groups and population. Specifically care of the individual, families, communities, and society will be addressed. ÂHistorical and current issues, in addition to scientific and theoretical principles related to behavioral and psychiatric health and illness are explored. Students will build upon the theoretical foundations of physiology, psychology, nursing, and interpersonal communications in refining their clinical judgment skills to provideÂcompetent nursing care to populations within the context of behavioral health.ÂTo progress in the program, the student must maintain a grade of a “C†or better, in all program specific general education courses and required program courses. Prerequisite: Officially accepted into the ADN Bridge Program and grade of “C†or better in NURS 104, NURS 207, NURS 209, NURS 210, NURS 2