Pop Health: Behavioral Health (NURS 405)

Term: 2026-2027 - Fall

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Description

This course investigates the role of the nurse in the application of nursing process to individuals and groups with behavioral and mental health disorders. Prevention, assessment and nursing treatment of individuals and groups with behavioral and mental health disorders will be discussed. Emphasis is placed on assisting individuals, families and communities with the promotion, restoration, maintenance of health and the evaluation of nursing care in those situations. This course includes both didactic/theoretical learning as well as exposure to patients in acute in-patient and community out-patient settings. (4 credits.: 2 classroom hours/6 clinical hours/week)