ADN 226 - Mental Health Nursing Care

This course continues to develop the student as a communicator by teaching the therapeutic use of self in nursing practice. The nursing process is used as it relates to adult clients with well-defined mental health nursing diagnoses. Principles of holistic health are considered, focusing on behaviors, stress, crisis and coping. Ethical/legal issues unique to mental health situations are emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the ADN program
2 credits = 2 lecture