Lorenzo Walker Institute of Technology
Practical Nursing Program
Course:
Placement:
Time Allotment:
Mental Health - PRN0096 Section 42.0
Semester 3
20 Hours
Purpose: The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to the concepts and principles of
mental health and mental health nursing.
Course Description: This course prepares the student to provide bio-psycho-social support (37.0)
as well as respond to the emotional needs of patients and families (37.01) throughout the mental
health continuum. The course includes sections on the basic concepts of mental health, an
overview of basic psychiatric diseases and disorders, symptoms, coping mechanisms, treatment
modalities, as well as a section on substance abuse and addiction.
Summary Of Units:
Unit 1: Basic Concepts of Mental Health
Unit 2: Care of the Patient with a Psychiatric Disorder
Unit 3: Substance Abuse and Addiction
Methods of Evaluation: Evaluation will be based upon written objective tests and quizzes as
well as instructor assigned projects/assignments, class participation and preparedness.
Course Requirements: For successful completion of this course, the student must have an average
grade of 80% based on the unit exams/quizzes and other unit assignments. Additionally, the
student must maintain an average score of 80% from all methods of evaluation.
Methods of Instruction:
Reading/Workbook Assignments
Lecture/Discussion
Cooperative learning
Online Resources
Multimedia presentations
Student Presentations
Written Assignments
Laboratory Experiences
Computer Simulations
References:
Castaldi, PA Study Guide for Christensen and Kockrow Foundations of Nursing, St. Louis:
Mosby/Elsevier, 2011.
Christensen, BL and Kockrow, EO, Foundations of Nursing, 6th edition, St. Louis:
Mosby/Elsevier, 2011.
Deglin, J and Vallerand, A., Davis’s Drug Guide for Nurses, 12th ed., Philadelphia: FA Davis
Company, 2011.
FA Davis, Taber’s Cyclopedia Medical Dictionary, Philadelphia: FA Davis Company, 21st ed.,
2011.
Linton, AD, Introduction to Medical Surgical Nursing, 4th ed. Philadelphia: Saunders/Elsevier,
2007.
Maebius, NK, Study Guide for Linton Introduction to Medical-Surgical Nursing, 4th ed.
Philadelphia: Saunders/Elsevier, 2007.
Pagano, KD and Pagano, TJ, Mosby’s Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference, 9th ed. 2009.
Thibodeau, Patton, The Human Body in Health and Disease, 5th ed, St Louis: Mosby/Elsevier,
2010
Thibodeau, Patton, The Human Body in Health and Disease, Study Guide, 5th ed., St. Louis:
Mosby Elsevier, 2010
Silvestri, LA, Saunders Comprehensive Review for NCLEX-PN, 4th ed., Philadelphia:WB
Saunders Co., 2010.
Sparks, Sheila and Taylor, Cynthia, Nursing Diagnosis Reference Manual, 7th ed. Pennsylvania:
Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins, 2008.
Virtual Clinical Excursions – Skilled Nursing; for Christensen and Kockrow Foundation of
Nursing 6th ed., 2011
Virtual Clinical Excursions – Medical Surgical; for Linton Introduction to Medical Surgical
Nursing, 4th ed., 2007.
Instructor selected handouts/multimedia
Unit 1: Basic Concepts of Mental Health
OBJECTIVES:
At the completion of this unit, the student will be able to:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Describe the mental health continuum.
Differentiate between mental health and mental illness.
Describe the parts of the personality.
Discuss the concepts of stress, anxiety, and adaptation
Discuss coping mechanisms (defense mechanisms) as seen in the performance of health
care.
6. Identify factors that contribute to the development of emotional problems or mental
illness.
7. Identify individuals in crisis and describe appropriate interventions
STUDENT ACTIVITIES:
Read textbook chapters prior to class and complete the workbook activities for each chapter that
correspond with unit objectives to enhance learning and facilitate successful completion of this
course.
Instructors may assign workbook activities to be submitted for review/grading.
Evolve Resources should be utilized to enhance and supplement student learning. – Evolve
access is available to students 24/7. Inquire with you instructor regarding self enrollment.
ATI – Completion of ATI non-proctored and proctored assessments should be completed as
instructed. Utilization of the Nurse Logic ATI curriculum as well as creating a customized
review following ATI testing is strongly advised for continued success.
Unit 2: Care of the Patient with a Psychiatric Disorder
OBJECTIVES:
At the completion of this unit, the student will be able to:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Identify and describe the major mental disorders.
Recognize signs and symptoms of the various mental health disorders.
Respond to the emotional needs of patients and families.
Discuss treatment modalities for the various mental health disorders.
Recognize the potential for suicide attempts in the depressed person and initiate
appropriate intervention.
6. Correlate Maslow’s Hierarchy with both physical and mental components of health.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES:
Read textbook chapters prior to class and complete the workbook activities for each chapter that
correspond with unit objectives to enhance learning and facilitate successful completion of this
course.
Instructors may assign workbook activities to be submitted for review/grading.
Evolve Resources should be utilized to enhance and supplement student learning. – Evolve
access is available to students 24/7. Inquire with you instructor regarding self enrollment.
ATI – Completion of ATI non-proctored and proctored assessments should be completed as
instructed. Utilization of the Nurse Logic ATI curriculum as well as creating a customized
review following ATI testing is strongly advised for continued success.
Unit 3: Substance Abuse and Addiction
OBJECTIVES:
At the completion of this unit, the student will be able to:
1. Discuss the biologic, sociocultural, behavioral, and intrapersonal theories of the etiology
of substance abuse or dependence.
2. Describe drug seeking behaviors.
3. Name two traits that characterize an addictive personality.
4. Describe the enabling personality in mental health and addictive treatment.
5. Describe alcohol dependence, alcohol withdrawal syndrome, medical complications of
alcohol dependence, and treatment of alcohol abuse and dependence.
6. Describe the components of the nursing assessment of a patient with substance abuse or
dependence.
7. Describe treatments and resources for the addicted client.
8. Describe the three stages of dependence.
9. Identify six types of drugs of abuse.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES:
Read textbook chapters prior to class and complete the workbook activities for each chapter that
correspond with unit objectives to enhance learning and facilitate successful completion of this
course.
Instructors may assign workbook activities to be submitted for review/grading.
Evolve Resources should be utilized to enhance and supplement student learning. – Evolve
access is available to students 24/7. Inquire with you instructor regarding self enrollment.
ATI – Completion of ATI non-proctored and proctored assessments should be completed as
instructed. Utilization of the Nurse Logic ATI curriculum as well as creating a customized
review following ATI testing is strongly advised for continued success.