Transfers ToCSUDescriptionThis course integrates components of theory, clinical, and simulation that focus on evidence-based, patient-centered nursing care of the patient with mental health needs and disorders within acute care and community-based settings. Emphasis is placed on the assessment of risk factors affecting patients' health and wellness. Students implement the nursing process and integrate Maslow's Hierarchy of Human Needs concepts to assess, analyze, and prioritize the needs of the mental health patient to formulate, organize, and implement a plan of nursing care. Pharmacological principles specific to patients with mental health disorders are discussed. The course builds upon concepts introduced in Nursing 265, Nursing 266, and Nursing 275; Professional standards, patient advocacy, spiritual-cultural diversity, legal/ethical issues, and effective communication and collaboration with members of the health care team are discussed.Usually HeldWed 8:00am–11:20am, Wed 12:00pm–4:30pm, Tue 8:00am–12:30pm, Wed 8:00am–11:50am 