Mental Health Clinical (RNSG 2160)

A method of instructions providing detailed education, training, work based experience, and direct patient/client care, in community and hospital settings. This course is designed to introduce the student to mental health needs of individuals and families across the life span. The focus is on communication skills, psychiatric disorders and various treatment modalities. Clinical activities include nursing care of clients in community and hospital setting. On-site clinical instruction, supervision, evaluation, and placement are the responsibility of the college faculty. Clinical experiences are unpaid external learning experiences.