Mental Health Nursing Syllabus for 2014-2015
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Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements should contact disAbility Services (Student Service Center room 119, phone 371-5436) as soon as possible.

Statement for Mental Health and Advocacy & Resource Center:

As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce a student's ability to participate in daily activities. Amarillo College offers services to assist you with addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing. If you or someone you know are suffering from any of the aforementioned conditions, you can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus by calling the AC Counseling Center at 806-371-5900. The AC Counseling Center website is https://www.actx.edu/counseling/ . Also, if you are in need of social services (affordable housing, utilities, transportation, food, clothing, childcare, medical/dental/vision, legal), please call the AC Advocacy & Resource Center at 806-371-5439. The AC Advocacy & Resource Center website is https://www.actx.edu/arc

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Course

RNSG-2213-001 Mental Health Nursing

Prerequisites

Prerequisites: RNSG 1331 Corequisite: RNSG 2161

Course Description

Principles and concepts of mental health, psychopathology and treatment modalities related to the nursing care of patients and their families. This course lends itself to a blocked approach.

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Hours

(2 sem hrs; 2 lec, 1 lab)

Class Type

Hybrid

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Textbook, notebook, pen and pencils, recording device (if you need) and computer (if you use)

Supplies

Textbook, notebook, pen and pencils, recording device (if you need) and computer (if you use)

Student Performance

Member of the Profession

1.  Incorporate an ethical-legal framework and applicable professional standards into the care of adults and families with behavioral disorders.

2.  Evaluate own personal and professional development in psychiatric mental health nursing practice.

3.  Participate in activities that promote the development and practice of psychiatric mental health nursing.

Provider of Patient-Centered Care

1.  Practice with increased confidence and skill to assist in the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health of adult patients and families with behavioral disorders.

2.  Utilize a systematic process and clinical reasoning to implement holistic patient-centered care for adults and families with behavioral disorders.

3.  Integrate nursing concepts specific to meeting unique psychosocial needs of patients and families with behavioral disorders.

4.  Demonstrate the principles of health teaching in the care of adults and families with behavioral disorders.

5.  Utilize basic nursing skills in the care of patients with behavioral disorders.

6.  Demonstrate compassionate behaviors and appropriate psychosocial communication skills in the care of diverse adults and families with behavioral disorders.

7.  Utilize community resources in meeting the needs of adults and families with behavioral disorders.

Patient Safety Advocate

1.  Incorporate evidence-based practice data into the care of patients with behavioral disorders in order to promote safety and quality of care.

2.  Apply knowledge of governmental and organizational requirements and professional standards relevant to the safety of patients with behavioral disorders.

Member of the Healthcare Team

1.  Participate with other disciplines to provide holistic patient-centered care to adults with behavioral disorders.

2.  Demonstrate appropriate psychosocial communication skills with other healthcare team members providing care for adults with behavioral disorders.

3.  Utilize information systems and technology to efficiently manage holistic patient-centered care for adult patients with behavioral disorders.

4.  Assume the professional nursing role within the healthcare team while providing care to adults and families with behavioral disorders.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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Expected Student Behavior

Civility Statement: Students are full partners in fostering a classroom environment which is conducive to learning.  In order to assure that all students have the opportunity to gain from time spent in class, unless otherwise approved by the instructor; students are prohibited from engaging in any form of behavior that detracts from the learning experience of fellow students. Inappropriate behavior in the classroom may result in a request for the offending student to leave class. See “Professional Conduct” and the “ANA Code of Ethics” in the ADN Student Handbook, and “Student Conduct and Responsibilities” in the AC Students Rights and Responsibilities.

Grading Criteria

1. A=90-100, B=80-89, C=75-79, D=60-69, F=below 60
2. The will be three module exams worth 25% each.  A HESI specialty exam worth 5% and a final worth 20%.
3. HESI remediation is required and the hours is based on your HESI score:

1000 or higher, no remediation is required, but it is still recommended

900 -999 = 1 hour

• 800-899= 2 hours
• 700-799= 3 hours
• 600-699= 4 hours
• 500-599= 5 hours
• 400-499= 6 hours
• 300-399= 7 hours

Attendance

Regular classroom attendance (90%) is required to meet the course objectives.  The 90% includes classroom and laboratory activities.

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