NS-226 Culturally Competent Care of the Adult with Mental Health Alterations
This course is designed to focus upon the foundation of psychosocial nursing and the application of psychotherapeutic nursing interventions within the psychiatric milieu. Increased understanding of self and communication skills are encouraged in order for students to become caring members of the interprofessional health care team. The Institute of Medicine’s (IOM) and Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) core competencies related to patient-centered care provide the basis for delivery of safe nursing care. Students incorporate the nursing process to facilitate therapeutic communication and psychobiological interventions utilizing teaching plans and concept maps. Emphasis is placed upon culturally competent nursing care and its importance in health promotion and treatment of psychiatric illness.
Credits
2