Mental Health Nursing Syllabus for 2016-2017
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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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Administrative Drop Policy

Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016

Student Withdrawal Procedures

Students who wish to withdraw from a class must:

• consult with their instructor to obtain a signed academic withdrawal request form to submit to the AskAC department for processing
• consult with the financial aid office if receiving financial aid
• consult with the Veterans Benefit Coordinator if receiving veteran benefits
• consult with their academic advisor to determine how withdrawing may affect their enrollment in future semesters
  • NOTE:  The Texas Education Code stipulates that students attending Texas institutions of higher education for the first time fall 2007 and later may not withdraw from more than six courses during their academic career, including courses from which transfer students have withdrawn at other Texas institutions of higher education. (Senate Bill 1231) Rule 4.10.

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Course

RNSG-2213-001 Mental Health Nursing

Prerequisites

Prerequisites: RNSG 1247, RNSG 1151 and RNSG 2101
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

Varcarolis’ Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing:  A Clinical Approach 7^th. Ed. by M. Halter

Supplies

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

 

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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In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

Student performance and learning objectives

As outlined in the learning plan:  apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry and will demonstrate communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry.

Attendance policy

Regular classroom attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement.  90% attendance is required to meet this requirement.

Disability statement

Any student who, because of disabling condition, may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirement should contact DisAbility services (phone 371-5436) as soon as possible.

Grading Criteria

Grading criteria/grade scale

1. A=90-100, B=80-89, C=75-79, D=60-69, F=below 60
2. Three module examinations 25% for each exam = 75% of course grade.
3. Final is worth 20% of the course grade.
4. One EVOLVE mental health specialty examination will be administered toward the end of the semester.  HESI specialty exam for 5% of course. 
5. HESI remediation is to be completed by the Friday before the final exam as verified by the instructor.  The number of hours needed is based upon the HESI specialty exam 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 is necessary for satisfactory achievement.  90% attendance is required to meet this requirement.

Disability statement

Any student who, because of disabling condition, may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirement should contact DisAbility services (phone 371-5436) as soon as possible.

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