Transfers ToCSUDescriptionPrerequisite: Appropriate standing in the Associate Degree Nursing Program or evaluation of skills and knowledge as outlined per the Program Policy of Granting Credit for Previous Education and/or Experience. Total lecture 36 hours, total laboratory 108 hours. This course builds on concepts of nursing practice for the acquisition and application of mental health nursing theory, communication, collaboration, and clinical judgment necessary for safe, patient-centered nursing care of diverse patients needing various levels of mental health promotion and mental illness management, their families, and other support persons. The course incorporates the legal and ethical responsibilities of the Registered Nurse in mental health nursing. Application of knowledge and patient care skills occurs in a variety of clinical settings.(A/CSU)Usually HeldWed 8:00am–9:25am, Mon Tue Sun, Mon Tue Thu 