NUR-2031 Psychosocial Integrity

3 Credits
Emphasizes three levels of prevention and early detection of health problems related to psychosocial adaptation throughout the life span, following the guidelines of the NCLEX Test Plan. Theory and practice include mental health concepts; therapeutic communications and environment; crisis intervention; coping mechanisms; behavioral interventions; cultural diversity and spiritual influences on health; sensory/perceptual alterations; chemical and other dependencies; family dynamics; psychopathology; safe, ethical practice; developmental stages and transitions; and pharmacologic therapies.
Prerequisite(s): NUR-2010 and NUR-2020; NUR-2032 and NUR-2040 concurrent. RN Nursing Program prerequisites: EGL-1010, NUR-1010, BIO-2050, BIO-2060, PSY-1010, and MAT-1120 or higher. All require a grade of C or higher. No RN Nursing Program prerequisite can be repeated more than once. LPN program prerequisites: EGL-1010, NUR-1000, BIO-2050, BIO-2060, and PSY-1010. All require a grade of C or higher. No LPN program prerequisite can be repeated more than once. Students must achieve a 2.50 GPA in the required prerequisites for either program.
1.5 class/5 clinical (for 9 weeks)/1.5 lab hours.