Individuals and Their Health
Students will explore the personal meaning of health. They will complete health assessments, and counsel individuals on health maintenance in the practice setting. Students will examine select theoretical and conceptual frameworks addressing caring, mental health, and the role of the Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) in working with individuals. They will explore the individual’s experience of health and how it’s affected by social determinants.
Corequisites: ENGL 1100 and PSYC 1100 and BIOL 1160
Community Health: Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
Students will apply community development models working with communities to maintain, restore, or improve the health of people in communities. They will have practice in a variety of communities where psychiatric and mental health needs can be addressed.
Prerequisites: PSYN 2200 and PSYN 2220 for general students only) or (CAHS 3500 or NRSG 3190 for RPN's only)
Corequisites: WOMN 3100
Global Problems and Health
Students will apply concepts and theories to address health challenges related to crises and environmental factors. They will examine the relationship between environment and health including epidemiological analysis, policy, and assessment on a local and global level. Students will work with a community on an identified crisis and/or environmental health issue.
Prerequisites: PSYN 3100 and WOMN 3100
Issues in Mental Health Nursing
Students will use critical social theory to explore current issues and societal trends associated with the oppression of people experiencing mental health issues. They will explore the role of the Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) in relation to these issues and societal trends.
Prerequisites: PSYN 3100 and WOMN 3100