Faculty Syllabus

COURSE DESCRIPTION

• Credit Hours: 1

Classroom Contact Hours per week varies; see course calendar on BlackBoard.

Class time and location available through campus-specific BlackBoard® sites

A mental health-related onsite work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply the theory, skills and concepts presented in RNSG 2213 Mental Health Nursing. RNSG 2160 uses onsite clinical with the focus on the National Patient Safety Goals and the DEC competencies

REQUIRED TEXTS/MATERIALS/SOFTWARE

Fosbre, C.D., Varcarolis’ Essentials of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing, 5th Edition (2023) Elsevier

Recommended References:

Kizior, R. J. & Hodgson, B., (current edition) Nursing Drug Handbook. St. Louis: Elsevier- Saunders

Pagana, K. D. & Pagana, T.J. Mosby's Diagnostic & Laboratory Test Reference, (current edition). St. Louis: Mosby.

A completed textbook list located online.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

• Credit Hours: 1

Classroom Contact Hours per week varies; see course calendar on BlackBoard.

Class time and location available through campus-specific BlackBoard® sites

A mental health-related onsite work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply the theory, skills and concepts presented in RNSG 2213 Mental Health Nursing. RNSG 2160 uses onsite clinical with the focus on the National Patient Safety Goals and the DEC competencies

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES & GENERAL EDUCATION COMPETENCIES

Course Objectives linked to End-of-Program Student Learning Outcomes (EOPSLO):

Course Objectives: 

Upon completion of the course the student will be able to meet the following clinical objectives:

Patient Safety Advocate

EOPSLO #1.  Adheres to the safety requirements and practice setting standards and complies with mandatory reporting requirements as set forth by the Texas Nursing Practice Act, Texas Board of Nursing Rules and other governing and accrediting agencies.

EOPSLO #2.  Implements & evaluates measures to promote quality and a safe environment for all individuals, and seeks guidance when performing tasks when appropriate or necessary.

Provider of Patient-Centered Care

EOPSLO #3.  Applies clinical reasoning skills and the nursing process, guided by evidence-based practice, as a framework for providing care for individuals with mental health care needs, in collaboration with members of the health care team.

EOPSLO #4.  Develops and implements teaching plans for individuals to address disease prevention and health promotion, maintenance and restoration.

EOPSLO #5.  Accesses and uses electronic information, and material resources in providing care for individuals and their families.

     **Applies therapeutic communication skills, the cornerstone of mental health nursing practice, to     interactions with mental health clients.

Member of the Health Care Team

EOPSLO #6.  Identifies resources, for individuals with mental health care needs, which facilitate continuity of care, health promotion, maintenance and restoration. 

EOPSLO #7.  Communicates with individuals, their families and members of the health care team to plan deliver and evaluate safe and effective patient-centered care, in a timely manner.

EOPSLO #8.  Identifies and analyzes the delegation process, implemented by the charge/staff nurse, in an effort to promote safe, effective and timely care for individuals with psychiatric mental health needs.

Member of the Profession

EOPSLO #9.  Functions within the nurse’s legal scope of practice, and assumes accountability and responsibility for the quality of nursing care provided to individuals with mental health care needs.