NSG 260 - Mental Health Nursing Theory II

1. Principles of nursing care related to psychiatric/mental health nursing standards of care, psychosocial and mental status assessment
2. Principles of nursing care related to cultural awareness and cultural influences on health 
3. Principles of nursing care related to the development of the nurse-client relationship and therapeutic communication techniques
4. Principles of nursing care related to management of adaptation to stress/coping  
5. Principles of nursing care related to legal/ethical aspects related to clients with psychiatric/mental health needs and theories/barriers to appropriate therapies
6. Principles of nursing care related to management of therapeutic environment/milieu management /behavioral management
7. Care of clients with selected mental health needs

1. Support the patient or designee as the source of control and full partner in providing compassionate and coordinated care based on respect for patient's preferences, values and needs experiencing alterations in mental health and wellness.  (Patient-centered care)(1-7)
2. Evaluate roles and relationships among members of the healthcare team as they relate to providing care for patients experiencing alterations in mental health and wellness. (Teamwork and Collaboration)(1-7)
3. Critique evidence-based practices to include components of research as it relates to alterations in mental health and wellness. (Evidence-based Practice)(1-7)
4. Support regulation/policy for reporting at risk patients experiencing alterations in mental health and wellness. (Quality Improvement)(1-7)
5. Evaluate strategies that mitigate risk of harm to patients experiencing alterations in mental health and wellness through both system effectiveness and individual performance. (Safety)(1-7)
6. Support the use of information and technology when formulating a plan of care for the client experiencing alterations in mental health and wellness. (Informatics)(1-7)

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