NURS 462
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Clinical Practicum for Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
College of Nursing
Course Description
Clinical practicum in the nursing care for clients with complex psychiatric disorders.
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Min
2
Fixed/Max
2
Fixed
0
Fixed
0.5
Other Prerequisites
Courses in Nursing Semester 4.
Note
4 12-hour clinical shifts per semester (48 hours); 4 hours clinical prep per semester; 16.5 hours on self-directed activities and virtual simulations; and15.5 hours in-person, high-fidelity simulation and assignments per semester
Title
Communication and collaboration
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate effective communication skills and strategies with individuals, groups and other healthcare professionals while providing gospel and recovery-oriented care to clients in clinical and simulation settings.
Title
Nursing knowledge application
Learning Outcome
Complete a mental status exam, psychosocial assessment and develop evidence-based nursing interventions for psychiatric disorders in clinical and simulation settings.
Title
Providing quality care
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate effective holistic care for those who suffer with mental illness through exemplifying nursing values, exploring your own feelings, strengths, gifts and spirituality.
