NUR 220 - Behavioral Health Concepts, 2 credit hours

Prerequisite(s): NUR 106, NUR 110, NUR 112, NUR 115X
Corequisite(s): NUR 225
This course focuses on concepts integral to behavioral health care of adults in acute care settings as well as application of these concepts in other health care and community settings. Students will learn about individuals with alterations in psychosocial adaptation and therapeutic approaches in psychiatric nursing care with the goal of understanding the mental health care needs of individuals of diverse compositions. Emphasis is on the role of the professional nurse in the promotion of mental health and care of individuals with mental health disorders. Standards and policies influencing access to mental health care and services in all settings will be discussed.