PN 247 - Mental Health/Geriatric Nursing Clinical

The clinical portion of this course exposes students to adults suffering from psychiatric disorders. The student will observe and participate in various therapeutic modalities used in the treatment of such illnesses. The student will concentrate on using appropriate interpersonal relationship skills as well as identifying and actively participating in care of patients with various mental disorders. Semester Credit Hours 1.00 semester credit hour Contact Hours: 45.00 Prerequisites: PN 212 Medical Surgical Nursing and PN 213 Medical Surgical Nursing Clinical. Corequisite: PN 246 Mental Health/Geriatric Nursing.