School of Health Professions
Undergraduate

Term: Spring 2026
Session: 2nd 8 Week On-ground (Mar 16 - May 08)
Start Date: Monday, Mar 16, 2026
End Date: Friday, May 08, 2026
Availability: On Campus
Day(s): Wed./Fri.
Time: 08:00 AM to 10:50 AM

This course focuses on the nursing care of clients with mental health problems. Classroom learning provides an introduction to developmental psychological and biological theories in order to enhance understanding regarding the various etiologies of mental illness. Major psychiatric illnesses that are seen throughout the lifespan as well as treatment options available are addressed. In the clinical setting students apply classroom knowledge utilizing the nursing process through assessment identification of nursing diagnoses as well as implementation of a plan of care to promote optimal functioning of the client with mental illness. (3 lecture 2 lab)Prerequisites:NURS3020 Co-requisite: NURS40263 Credits