Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to:

1. Utilize the nursing process to individualize plans of care of patients from various cultures who are experiencing primary threats to psychosocial integrity.
2. Apply the principles of psychiatric mental health nursing to the care of patients in all health care settings.
3. Justify the choice of specific therapeutic communication skills used during interactions with patients experiencing threats to psychosocial integrity.
4. Develop a teaching plan for patients receiving psychotropic medications.
5. Utilize assessment skills to identify patients at risk for life-threatening conditions to self or others.
6. Evaluate therapeutic relationship skills used with patients experiencing alterations in bio/psycho/social integrity.
7. Evaluate the milieu of the clinical setting.
8. Practice within the ethical values and legal parameters of the profession.
9. Collaborate with the health care team, patient, and family to formulate a plan of care and evaluate the desired outcome(s).

Linkage of course to the Associate of Applied Sciences Degree Mission and Outcomes, Nursing Program Mission, Nursing Program Outcomes and General Education Outcomes.

Link to the Associate of Applied Sciences Degree Mission and Outcomes

The purpose of the Associate of Applied Science degree is to provide employment-related knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in a chosen field of study.

Students who complete programs in occupational areas are expected to demonstrate that they

1. Know subject area of the degree
2. Are able to acquire skills and perform tasks necessary for employment or career enhancement

Link to the Nursing Program Mission

The mission of the nursing program at Western Nevada College is to meet the nursing educational needs of the service area. The program prepares qualified students to function as entry-level registered nurses and transfer to higher degree programs.

Graduates are prepared to function in a variety of health care settings, providing culturally sensitive, holistic nursing care to individuals and families across the lifespan. The nursing faculty supports graduate competency in an evolving and complex health care environment by facilitating the students' development of clinical judgement, promoting professional behaviors, and fostering the value of lifelong learning.

Link to at least one Nursing Program Educational Outcome

Utilize principles of teaching and learning to meet the bio/psycho/social/cultural/spiritual needs of patients and their families.

Provide care that reflects the ethical values of nursing within professional practice standards and the legal parameters of the profession.

Utilize therapeutic communication skills when interacting with patients and their families.

Link to at least one general education outcome

Understand and apply social science principles, including an appreciation of participation in civic affairs.