PSYT P002 - Theories and Concepts of Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing

Recent Professors: Betty J. McVay, Angela R. Reynaga, Janessia Leggs, Terra E. Patterson, Elizabeth L. Keele, Julie C. Garcia
Recent Semesters: Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024
Class Size: 30 students
Credits: 18
Prerequisite: Appropriate standing in the Psychiatric Technician Program or evaluation of skills and knowledge as outlined per the Program Policy for Credity Granting for Previous Education and/or Experience.
Fall 2026 Sections: View Fall 2026 sections of PSYT P002
Transfers To: Not transferable
Description: Prerequisite: Appropriate standing in the Psychiatric Technician Program or Evaluation of skills and knowledge as outlined per the Program Policy for Credit Granting for Previous Education and/or Experience. Total lecture 216 hours, total laboratory 324 hours. This course builds on concepts of nursing science for the acquisition and application of mental health theory and psychiatric nursing, communication, collaboration, and clinical judgment necessary for safe, client-centered nursing care of diverse clients needing various levels of mental health nursing. Application of knowledge and client care skills occur in a variety of settings. (A)
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