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VNSG-1138-001 Mental Illness
Prerequisites: BIOL 2401 and HITT 1305 Corequisites: VNSG 1136, VNSG 1423, 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
Introductory Mental Health Nursing, 4th Ed., Womble, Donna M., Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2020
The student will:
1. Identify basic human and medical needs of persons experiencing dysfunctional mental health.
2. Utilize the nursing process in caring for the mentally ill person.
3. Define Somatoform Disorders.
4. Differentiate the various Anxiety Disorders.
5. Explain Eating Disorders.
6. Discuss Mood Disorders and Suicide.
7. Differentiate between substance use, abuse and dependence.
8. Explain Schizophrenia.
9. Discuss the impact of Dementia and Delirium upon the health of the elderly population.
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Adult and professional behavior is expected in the classroom. Cell phones 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 videotape in the classroom.
Weekly Assignments: 70%
Quizzes (6 quizzes): 10%
ATI Practice Exam (2 Exams): 10%
Final Exam: 10%
ATI Final Exam will be graded as follows:
Level 3= 100
Level 2= 88
Level 1= 75
Below Level 1= 65
The final exam will completed in the testing center. The exam consists of 60 questions. Students have one hour to complete the exam. Test will begin on time; if students are late, they will not be allowed to enter and test. Cheating in any form will not be tolerated and may result in course failure. Measures are taken to avoid the opportunity of cheating:
No cell phone or smart watches are allowed in the testing room
Students should use the bathroom prior to the exam. If the student leaves the room during the test, the test will be stopped and the grade they earned at that point will be recorded.
Instructors may screen for cheating opportunities prior to and during the exams.
Make-up tests must be taken within one week of the scheduled test. It is the responsibility of the student to schedule the make-up test. Make-up exams may result in a deduction of 10 points (this will be at the instructor's discretion). Failure to notify the instructor via email prior to a missed exam may result in a grade of 0 for that exam.
Quizzes will be computerized and may be taken at a location of convenience to the student. The weekly quiz will be open each Friday from 12:00-2:00 pm. They are not designed to be group work; they should be completed independently. There will be 6 quizzes for a total possible 100 points. If there are technical difficulties, it is the student’s responsibility to email the instructor and contact IT as soon as possible. There will be no make-up allowed.
Weekly assignments must be hand-written and submitted to the appropriate dropbox. Late submissions are accepted with a point deduction of 10 points per week. Assignments are designed to help the student understand the material. They can be completed as group work, but it is essential for each student to understand all material. Plagiarized work will not be accepted, and may result in a failure of the course.
ATI Practice Exams are a required assignment. The grade earned by the due date will be the grade entered into the grade book. There are no limits to the number of times these Practice Exams can be taken.
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 is a hybrid course, attendance will be assessed by completing weekly assignments and quiz.
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Week 1
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Unit 1 Anxiety Disorders
Somatoform Disorders
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Week 2
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Unit 2 Mood Disorders
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Unit 3 Psychotic Disorders Personality Disorders |
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Week 4
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Unit 4 Substance Abuse |
| Week 5 | Unit 5 Eating Disorders |
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Week 6
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Unit 6 Disorders in Older Adults
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Week 7
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Final Exam |
09/21/21 9:11 AM
01/07/23 8:18 PM