NRN 271 - Mental Health and Acute Concepts

    Recent Professors
    Rowena B. Valtairo, Tami M. Cleary Martin, Lisa L. Lampkin, Tabitha A. Olson, Robert D. Stucken
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    20–40 students
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: NRN 172 With a passing grade of "C" or better and NRN 172L With a grade of Pass and
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of NRN 271
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course examines the concepts within the four domains of Person, Health and Illness, Environment, and Nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts within each domain including: metabolism, emergencies, stress & coping, mood & affect, cognition, addictive behavior, central nervous system regulation, cellular regulation, oxygenation, perfusion, inflammation, infection, mobility, comfort, safety & infection control, diversity, health promotion, communication, professional behaviors, clinical reasoning/judgment, health care system, and ethics. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze safe nursing care incorporating the concepts discussed in this course.
    Usually Held
    Wed Thu 12:30pm–2:35pm, Wed Thu 2:50pm–4:55pm, Wed Thu 5:15pm–7:20pm