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Undergraduate Course Directory NURS Courses NURS 3554

3554. Theory and Nursing Practice for Behavioral Health

6.00 credits

Prerequisites: To enroll in this course, a student must have earned a "C" or better in NURS 3205, 3220, and 3234; open only to Nursing.

Grading Basis: Graded

Major theoretical perspectives regarding etiology and treatment of psychiatric illness are described and discussed including biological, psychological, sociological and environmental factors. The evolving role of the nurse with regard to promoting mental health, patient advocacy, and preventing and/or minimizing adverse sequelae to psychiatric illness are explored, including use of therapeutic communication, critical thinking and application of the nursing care of culturally diverse individuals, families and their populations with a variety of behavioral health problems. Provides experience in clinical and simulation learning environments for the application of theory from nursing and related disciplines to deliver care to culturally diverse individuals, families, and populations behavioral health. Emphasis is on the role of the nurse.

Last Refreshed: 18-APR-24 05.20.14.350110 AM
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Term Campus Instruction Mode Instructor Section Session Schedule Location Enrollment Notes
Spring 2024 Storrs In Person Bourgault, Anna 001 Reg TuTh 12:30pm‑2:15pm
 STRS WW01 56/56
Spring 2024 Storrs By Arrangement Bourgault, Anna 001C Reg Class meetings by arrangement 56/56
Fall 2024 Storrs In Person Bourgault, Anna 001 Reg TuTh 11:30am‑1:15pm
 IPB 317 46/54
Fall 2024 Storrs By Arrangement Bourgault, Anna 001C Reg Class meetings by arrangement 46/54