Mental Health Nursing for the Practical Nurse (NRS 132)

Term: 2024-2025 Fall

Faculty

Kristen Ann HybertsonShow MyInfo popup for Kristen Ann Hybertson

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Director of Nursing

(605)718-2428

Melissa McMillenShow MyInfo popup for Melissa McMillen

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Office Hours and Location: Tuesday 10am-12pm & 1pm-3pm; Thursday 1pm-2pm W131B

Connie R CastleberryShow MyInfo popup for Connie R Castleberry

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Suzanne BrandtShow MyInfo popup for Suzanne Brandt

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Schedule

Thu, 1:00 PM - 2:50 PM (8/19/2024 - 12/13/2024) Location: MAIN W 146

Description

This course presents basic concepts of mental health issues and care for individuals with mental health illnesses. Categories of mental health illness are discussed along with common therapies to treat them. The course addresses issues nurses will incorporate into their work environment to assist them in caring for individuals with special mental and emotional needs. The course will identify behavioral science concepts that relate to interpersonal relationships, communication, and cultural diversity. There is a clinical component to this course.