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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
The Tutoring for Success policy applies to any student whose grade or performance in the course falls below a departmentally determined minimum threshold. In either of those cases, the instructor will direct the student to the appropriate tutoring service, which may be faculty-led, discipline-specific, and/or general. Under this policy, the instructor will follow specific departmental guidelines governing the use, duration, and grade component of the tutoring need.
Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016
Students who wish to withdraw from a course must complete all steps indicated on the Academic Withdrawal Request form by the course withdrawal deadline.
NOTE: Students who are 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. This withdrawal limitation does not include dual credit or developmental classes (Senate Bill 1231 Rule 4.10.) For more information on Drop and Withdrawal Policies, please visit the Registrar's Office Web site.
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VNSG-1136-001 Mental Health
Prerequisites: BIOL 2401 and HITT 1305 Corequisites: VNSG 1423, VNSG 1138, VNSG 1304, VNSG 1227, VNSG 1231, VNSG 1260 and VNSG 1400
Study of human behavior with emphasis on emotional and mental abnormalities and modes of treatment incorporating the nursing process.
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Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:
Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me
You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.
(1 sem hr; 1 lec)
Hybrid
Womble, D.M., Introductory Mental Health Nursing, 4th Ed. Wolters Kluwer.
Course Description: Introduction to the principles and theories of positive mental health and human behaviors. Topics include emotional responses, coping mechanisms, and therapeutic communication skills.
End-of-Course Outcomes: Describe the characteristics of positive mental health; identify the coping mechanisms utilized by individuals to assist in alleviating stress and anxiety; and demonstrate the use of therapeutic communication skills.
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Adult and professional behavior is expected in the classroom. Cell phones and audible pagers should be set to ‘vibrate’ and should not be answered during class. Text messaging is not permitted during class time. Students will not be allowed to use recording devices of any kind in the classroom – including tape recorders and/or video cameras. Guidelines for receiving EMERGENCY calls will be given the first day of class.
“Each student shall be responsible for becoming knowledgeable of the contents and provisions of College policies, rules, and regulations concerning student conduct.” (Amarillo College, 2009)
A: 90-100 B: 80-89 C: 75-79 D: 60-74 F: 59 & Below
Weekly Worksheets and Case studies.
Students must have a minimum grade of 75 in order to complete this course successfully.
Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend class. (90% attendance in class is required to pass the course). This course will be online. The instructor will be available to answer questions during the week.
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Syllabus Begin Study Guide Read Ch. 1 in Womble Text - complete worksheet |
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Week 2
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Chapter 2 The Delivery of Mental Health Care Erickson's Stages of Development Worksheet
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Week 3
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Chapter 3 Theories of Personality Development Complete Worksheets
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Week 4 |
Chapter 4 Treatment of Mental Illness Complete Assignment |
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Week 5
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8 |
Chapter 5 Establishing and Maintaining a Therapeutic Relationship Complete Assignment
Chapter 6 Dynamics of Anger, Violence, and Crises Complete Assignment Chapter 7 Communication in Mental Health Nursing Complete Assignment Chapter 8 The Nursing in Mental Health Nursing |
Student resources are located at http://www.actx.edu/resources/index.php?module=article&id=9
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