NRSE 242 - Mental Health & Gerontological Nursing

    Recent Professors
    Christine Taylor Crane, Maniphanh Noraky, Cathy Ann Verkaaik, Erelyn Vinegas, Leovita Ancheta Federe, Bernard Juco Decena, Munisa Mohamed, Ami Marcos and 7 more
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    29–36 students
    Credits
    4.5
    Prerequisite
    NRSE 144 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of NRSE 242
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course is an introduction to mental health/psychiatric and gerontological nursing using the nursing process to promote psychosocial and physiological integrity. Emphasis is on therapeutic interaction and communication, bio-psychosocial rehabilitation, and therapeutic use of self. Clinical experiences provide opportunities for students to participate in therapeutic activities in a variety of settings. The student also explores interventions to increase the client's functional abilities with an emphasis on lifestyle and physical changes. This course is offered to students enrolled in the second year of the Associate of Science Degree in Nursing.
    Usually Held
    Mon Thu 9:00am–11:25am, Mon Thu 9:00am–11:10am, Mon Thu 9:00am–11:15am