NUR 173A Adaptation Nursing: Mental Health

This theory and clinical course focuses on mental health and mental illness across the lifespan. It addresses the psychosocial needs of clients families and communities and prepares students to recognize and manage diverse mental health and bio-psychosocial-spiritual alterations utilizing the Roy Adaptation Model, a conceptual model which guides the steps of the nursing process. 2nd Semester ABSN Theory: 2 units Practicum: 1.5 units

Students enroll in NUR 168A, NUR 169A, NUR 170A/AP, NUR 171A/P, NUR 172A/AP, and NUR 173A/AP concurrently. Failure to successfully complete NUR 173A/AP requires the student to repeat the course when it is next offered, which may result in a graduation delay of one to two semesters.

Credits

3.5

Prerequisite

NUR 13A, NUR 14A, NUR 55A/AP, NUR 56A, NUR 57A, NUR 62A/AP

Corequisite

NUR 168A, NUR 169A, NUR 170A/AP, NUR 173AP

Distribution

NUR