NURSING 503B - Psychiatric Nursing

    Recent Professors
    Victoria Omuson, Brent Aspiras, Darrah Stedham
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    4.5
    Prerequisite
    Nursing 501B
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of NURSING 503B
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course focuses on the care of patients across the lifespan experiencing cognitive, mental and behavioral disorders. Emphasis is placed on management of patients facing emotional and psychological stressors as well as promoting and maintaining the mental health of individuals and families. Concepts of crisis intervention, therapeutic communication, anger management, and coping skills are integrated throughout the course. The community as a site for care and support services is addressed. Clinical experiences provide the student an opportunity to apply theoretical concepts and implement safe patient care to patients in selected mental health settings.
    Usually Held
    Mon 11:00am–3:50pm, Sat 7:00am–11:35pm, Thu Fri 7:00am–3:10pm, Wed Fri 7:00am–3:10pm