NORTHEAST ALABAMA



NORTHEAST ALABAMA COMMUNITY COLLEGENUR 108: Psychosocial NursingTheory 2 credit hours Clinical1 credit hourTotal3 credit hoursCLASS MEETING DATES/TIMES/LOCATIONTBACLINICAL DATES/TIMES/LOCATION TBAINSTRUCTOR, CONTACT INFORMATION, CONTACT POLICY, OFFICE HOURS/LOCATIONMrs. Jane Hopson, Course CoordinatorHealth Education Building, Office 226COURSE DESCRIPTION:This course is designed to provide an overview of psychosocial adaptation and coping concepts used when caring for clients with acute and chronic alterations in mental health in a variety of settings. Topics include therapeutic communication skills, normal and abnormal behaviors, treatment modalities, and developmental needs. Upon completion of this course, students will demonstrate the ability to assist clients in maintaining psychosocial integrity through the use of the nursing process. VI.PREREQUISITE(S)/CO-REQUISITE(S)PREREQUISITE COURSE:BIO 201 and BIO 202ENG 101 – English Composition IMTH 116 (or higher)NUR 102 – Fundamentals of Nursing NUR 103 – Health AssessmentNUR 104 – Introduction to PharmacologyNUR 105– Adult NursingNUR 106 – Maternal and Child NursingCO-REQUISITE COURSES:NUR 107 – Adult/Child NursingNUR 109 – Role Transition VII. TEXTBOOK(S) AND OTHER LEARNING RESOURCESSee Reading AssignmentVIII.COURSE OBJECTIVES1.Explain the practical nurse’s role in psychiatric and mental health care.2.Describe various treatment modalities for clients with mental health alterations. 3.Utilize the nursing process when providing care for clients experiencing mental health emergencies.4.Utilize the nursing process when providing care for clients experiencing psychiatric disorders. IX.PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES Explain the practical nurse’s role in psychiatric and mental health care.Assist with providing a variety of treatment modalities while caring for clients with psychiatric and mental health issues.Apply the nursing process to clients experiencing mental health emergencies. Use the nursing process to intervene for selected psychiatric disorders. MODULE A – INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHIATRIC/MENTAL HEALTHNURSINGA1.0 Explain the role of the practical nurse in psychiatric and mental health care. A1.1 This module is measured cognitively.A1.1.1 Define terms associated with psychiatric and mental health nursing.A1.1.2 Explain myths and misconceptions of mental illness.A1.1.3 Explain selected theories related to mental health.A1.1.4Explain the various roles of the practical nurse working in psychiatric and mental health agencies.A1.1.5 Explain legal and ethical issues associated with psychiatric and mental health nursing.A1.1.6 Identify the practical nurse’s use of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Text Revised (DSM-IVTR).A1.1.7 Identify composition and functions of the multidisciplinary psychiatric team.A1.1.8 Explain the influence of cultures on treatment for mental health issues.MODULE B – TREATMENT MODALITIESB1.0 Assist with providing a variety of treatment modalities while caring for clients with psychiatric and mental health issues. B1.1 Given a variety of scenarios and clinical situations, assist the health care team with providing care for clients with psychiatric and mental health issues.B1.1.1 Define key terms associated with treatment modalities.B1.1.2 Identify classifications of psychopharmacology.B1.1.3 Identify actions associated with psychopharmacology.B1.1.4 Identify indications for use of psychopharmacology.B1.1.5 Identify side affects of psychopharmacology.B1.1.6 Identify adverse reactions to psychopharmacology.B1.1.7 Explain the nursing implications in psychopharmacology.B1.1.8 Explain electro-convulsive therapy.B1.1.9 Explain cognitive-behavioral therapy.B1.1.10Explain alternative therapies.B1.1.11Explain group therapies.B1.1.12Explain family therapies.B1.1.13 Explain individual therapies.B1.1.14 Explain interpersonal psychotherapy.B1.1.15 Describe nutritional considerations for clients experiencing mental health issues.B1.1.16Identify community resources available for caring for culturally diverse clients experiencing mental health issues.B1.1.17Explain monitoring client compliance with the treatment plan.MODULE C – MENTAL HEALTH EMERGENCIES C1.0 Apply the nursing process to clients experiencing mental health emergencies. C1.1 Given various scenarios and clinical situations, assist with providing nursing care for clients experiencing mental health emergencies.C1.1.1 Define key terms associated with mental health emergencies.C1.1.2 Identify phases of mental health crises.C1.1.3 Explain the interventions for clients experiencing mental health crises.C1.1.4 Explain roles of the practical nurse in providing assistance to clients experiencing mental health crises.C1.1.5Explain legal and ethical issues for providing nursing care to clients experiencing mental health crises.C1.1.6Explain the signs and symptoms of suicide.C1.1.7 Explain interventions to prevent suicide.C1.1.8Explain types of abuse related to domestic, child, and dependent adult clients.C1.1.9 Explain interventions related to domestic, child, and dependent adult abuse.C1.1.10 Define the nurse’s responsibility for documenting and reporting suspected abuse of children and dependent adults.C1.1.11 Explain the clinical manifestations of sexual abuse.C1.1.12 Explain the nurse’s role in suspected sexual assault.C1.1.13 Explain anger and aggression management.C1.2 Use critical thinking to develop a nursing care plan for clients with mental health emergencies.MODULE D – NURSING INTERVENTIONS FOR SELECTED PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS D1.0 Use the nursing process to intervene for selected psychiatric disorders. D1.1Given various scenarios and clinical situations, develop a nursing care plan for clients experiencing selected psychiatric disorders. D1.1.1 Define key terms associated with selected psychiatric disorders.D1.1.2 Identify elements of a nursing care plan for clients experiencing selected psychiatric disorders.D1.2 Given various scenarios and clinical situations, use the nursing process to provide care for clients experiencing selected psychiatric disorders.D1.2.1 Explain nursing interventions for clients experiencing selected psychiatric disorders.D1.3 Given various scenarios and clinical situations, use critical thinking skills to determine appropriate communication techniques with clients experiencing selected psychiatric disorders.D1.3.1 Differentiate between appropriate techniques used to communicate with clients experiencing selected psychiatric disorders. X. OUTLINE OF MODULESMODULE A – INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHIATRIC/MENTAL HEALTH NURSINGDefinitions of mental health/mental illnessTheories related to mental healthRole of the practical nurseLegal and ethical issuesDSM-IVTRMultidisciplinary teamCultural diversityMODULE B – TREATMENT MODALITIESPsychopharmacologyClassificationsActions (Pharmacokinetics)Indications for useSide effectsAdverse reactionsNursing implicationsTherapiesElectro-convulsive therapyCognitive-behavioral Alternative therapiesGroupFamiliesIndividualNutritional considerationsCommunity resourcesMonitoring complianceMODULE C– MENTAL HEALTH EMERGENCIESCrisisDefinitionsStagesInterventionsSuicideSigns and symptomsInterventionsViolenceAbuse – domestic/child/dependent adultSexual abuseAnger and aggressionMODULE D – NURSING INTERVENTIONS FOR SELECTED PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERSSubstance abuse SchizophreniaMood disordersAnxiety disordersCognitive impairmentMental retardationAlzheimer’sDementiaEating disordersPersonality disordersChildhood disordersAttention Deficit Disorders (ADD, ADHD)Oppositional defianceImpulse controlConduct disordersXI. EVALUATION AND ASSESSMENTA.Theory1.Tests announced or unannounced may be given throughout the course andmay incorporate various teaching/learning methods (for example: situational, multiple choice, discussion, performances, etc).2.All nursing exams should be taken on the day they are scheduled. In the event of illness, bereavement, or court attendance, the student is required to notify the course coordinator or clinical instructor PRIOR to the test. Immediately upon return to campus, the student is required to submit documentation which supports the absence. A make-up exam will be given at the end of the semester IF appropriate documentation has been provided at the time of the absence.3.All students are required to attend test reviews following exams. Students who score less than 75% on unit exams are required to complete a remediation assignment in the computer lab on a designated day. Students must score a minimum of 80% on the remediation assignment. Remediation assignments must be submitted to the instructor on the day of remediation. STUDENTS WHO DO NOT COMPLETE REQUIRED REMEDIATION ASSIGNMENTS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO TAKE THE NEXT UNIT EXAM AND WILL TAKE A MAKE-UP EXAM AT THE END OF THE SEMESTER.4.Required written assignments are due by the end of the scheduled class period.B. Clinical1.Performance in the clinical setting is evaluated according to the form, Evaluation of Clinical Performance. A final evaluation of satisfactory in clinical performance is required to progress in nursing. A rating of unsatisfactory in clinical performance will result in a grade of “F” for the nursing course regardless of any other grading component in the course.2.Students may not attend clinical lab until they have successfully completed all required assignments in order to provide safe client care.C.Course Grade1.The course grade is a composite grade based on the following:a.Unit prehensive final examinationc.Clinical performance evaluationStudent must achieve a grade of 75% or above in each course to continue in the nursing program. A grade below 75% will result in a “D” or an “F” depending on the numerical score.2.Course and instructor evaluation by each student is required.3.Conference with the clinical instructor is required each semester.4.In the event of a failing grade, students are urged to see their instructor for a conference. XII.ATTENDANCEA. Students are expected to attend all classes for which they are registered. The student must be present 80% of the scheduled class dates in order to demonstrate the expected course outcomes and successfully apply theoretical concepts to the clinical practicum. Students who are unable to attend class regularly, regardless of the reason or circumstance, should withdraw from that class before poor attendance interferes with the student’s ability to achieve the objectives required in the course. Withdrawal from class can affect eligibility for federal financial aid. Withdrawal from class can prohibit progression in nursing and allied health programs.B.Students are expected to attend all clinical rotations required for each course. Only excused absences (a maximum of one) will be considered for make up. However, due to limited clinical space and time, clinical make up days cannot be guaranteed. Failure to complete clinical rotations will prohibit progression in nursing and allied health programs. XIII.STATEMENT ON DISCRIMINATION/HARASSMENTThe College and the Alabama Board of Education are committed to providing both employment and educational environments free of harassment or discrimination related to an individual’s race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, or disability. Such harassment is a violation of State Board of Education policy. Any practice or behavior that constitutes harassment is a violation of State Board of Education policy. Any practice or behavior that constitutes harassment or discrimination will not be tolerated. XIV.AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIESThe Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) and the American with Disabilities Act of 1990 state that qualified students with disabilities who meet the essential functions and academic requirements are entitled to reasonable accommodations. It is the student’s responsibility to provide appropriate disability documentation to the College. Please contact the ADA representative. XV. COURSE CALENDARCourse Calendar will be provided to student by the first day of class. XVI. STUDENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM I have received the Course Syllabus for NUR 108: Psychosocial Nursing. My signature indicates that I have read and understand the contents. ___________________________________ Student’s Signature____________________________________Print Name ____________________________________ Date ................
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