University of Portland Bulletin 2012-2013

NRS 518 Mental Health Nursing/Pre-licensure AE

Focuses on the nursing care of clients with acute or chronic mental illnesses. Promotion, maintenance, and restoration of mental health throughout the lifespan are addressed. Professional, legal, and ethical issues in psychiatric mental health nursing are examined. Includes 90 hours of clinical experience.

Prerequisite

AEM UP students only. NRS 515

Corequisite

NRS 511, NRS 513