NURS8005 · Nursing
Connell School of Nursing
This course focuses on the nursing care of individuals across the lifespan with psychiatric illness and mental health needs. Relevant theories from nursing and other disciplines, research, and evidenced-based guidelines related to mental health are examined. Holistic, person/family-centered approaches to promote, restore, and maintain mental health and wellness are integrated. Psychopharmacology and psychosocial treatment modalities are emphasized to promote high quality, safe, cost-sensitive care. Biopsychosocial, cultural, legal, and ethical factors influencing mental health and wellness are explored.
Course experience
Averages use the original five-point historical evaluation scale.
Organization
4.9 / 5
How well the course was organized
Challenge
4.6 / 5
How intellectually challenging students found it
Attendance
4.3 / 5
How necessary attendance was
Assignments
4.5 / 5
How helpful assignments were
Weekly effort
~5
hours per week
Estimated from the original workload response buckets. Individual sections may differ.
Instructor options
Ratings below reflect the evaluations connected to this course.
Across time
Available section-level results across semesters.
Fall 2024
2 sectionsFall 2023
1 sectionFall 2020
1 section