Transfers ToNot transferableDescriptionPrerequisite: HOC 050 and HOC 050A Corequisite: HOC 052 and HOC 053 and HOC 054 This course is designed to present mental health principles to assist the RN nursing student in developing an increased understanding of human behavior in the areas of anxiety disorders, psychiatric disorders, chemical dependency, personality disorders, domestic violence and sexual assault issues. .Instruction regarding the application of therapeutic communication skills, psychopharmacological concepts and mental status assessment skills is also emphasized with the discussion of the above issues. This course is designed to provide theoretical and clinical approaches in providing nursing care to individuals of varying ages, with complex health care needs in the community setting. Students must achieve 75% overall in order to pass the course.Usually HeldMon 8:00am–10:05am 