NURS 107 - Mental Health/Reproductive Health Clinical

3 Credits
Students in this course demonstrate the skills of therapeutic communication, culturally competent patient-focused care, application of the nursing process, organizing & prioritizing care for clients with disorders in mood & affect, self, reproduction, and sexuality across the life span.

Course Outcomes

Utilize therapeutic communication with clients from various backgrounds and cultures.
Interact with the health care team by communicating and documenting accurate information in a concise and clear manner.
Safely perform assessment of the peripartum mother and newborn, and other basic skills in a professional, safe, and timely manner.
Describe nursing care in the intrapartum setting.
Describe techniques for developing a safe and therapeutic milieu in the care of clients with mental health disorders.
Participate in educational/skills groups with identified clients in the mental health setting.
Demonstrate professional behaviors.