Concepts of Behavioral Health Nursing Practicum
University of Alabama at Birmingham
CourseNUR 323L
The purpose of this course is to implement therapeutic communication and safe, quality, family-centered nursing care to clients in mental health settings. Focus is on the roles of the nurse as caregiver, educator, counselor, advocate, and care manager. Emphasis is on the professional attributes of the nurse concerning legal, ethical, and cultural implications for nursing practice across the mental health-illness continuum.
Credits
2 credits
Course Code
NUR 323L
Related Courses
Prerequisites, corequisites, and courses that build on this one
Prerequisites
Complete these courses before enrolling
Skills & Competencies
Skills developed through this course
- Implement therapeutic communication and safe, family-centered care in mental health settings
- Function as caregiver, educator, counselor, advocate, and care manager in psychiatric-mental health practice
- Demonstrate professional, legal, ethical, and culturally competent mental health nursing practice