Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
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NURS 222 Mental Health/Psychiatric Nursing: Promoting Wellness in the Mentally Ill C 202008FAI VR-D01
- 202008FAI 2020
- Section
- 08/24/2020 to 11/01/2020
- Modified 08/23/2020
Meeting Times
Class Length: 10 weeks
For every 1 hour in a theory class, it is expected that students complete 2–3 hours of study in preparation for class. For this course, it is expected that a minimum of 10–15 hours of study outside of class is completed each week. Please check your Student Portal for specific class meeting times, dates, and locations.
In some courses, there is a required online Blackboard Collaborate Virtual Class Session in week 10. Please see course specifics below.
You are not required to complete any pre-work before Week 1, however, preparation for class is recommended. Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
Course Description
This course provides knowledge necessary to meet the nursing care needs of adults with mental-health/psychiatric health problems. Application of key concepts and the nursing process with adults and groups within a self-care framework is the focus.
Total Course Credits:
3 |
Total Course Hours:
45 |
Lecture Hours In-Class:
45 |
Lab Hours:
0 |
Supervised Clinical/Practicum Hours:
0 |
Externship/Internship Hours:
0 |
Requisites
Course Prerequisite: NURS 100 and 101L
Course Corequisite: NURS 223L
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:
- Describe the role of the nurse in the holistic care of patients with mental health problems and their families.
- Apply the nursing process to the care of mental health patients and their families.
- Interpret findings from physical, psychological, social, and mental status assessments and diagnostic tests to recognize signs and symptoms of common mental health problems.
- Determine nursing diagnoses pertinent to patients with various mental health problems.
- Identify evidence-based methods to promote wellness when planning care for mentally ill patients Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing.
- Adhere to the unique considerations of mental health patients including those related to patient safety, confidentiality, advocacy, informed consent, and patient’s rights.
- Demonstrate culturally sensitive management of patients with mental health problems and their families.
- Apply therapeutic communication skills and knowledge of group dynamics to the care of mentally ill patients and their families.
- Apply teaching learning theories to the care of mental health patients.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of care provided to patients with mental health problems.
Week | CLOs | PLOs | ILOs | AACN Essentials |
1 | x | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9 | 1-4. 6, 7 | I, II, III IV, V, VI, VII, IX |
2 | x | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9 | 1-4. 6, 7 | I, II, III IV, V, VI, VII, IX |
3 | x | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9 | 1-4. 6, 7 | I, II, III IV, V, VI, VII, IX |
4 | x | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9 | 1-4. 6, 7 | I, II, III IV, V, VI, VII, IX |
5 | x | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9 | 1-4. 6, 7 | I, II, III IV, V, VI, VII, IX |
6 | x | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9 | 1-4. 6, 7 | I, II, III IV, V, VI, VII, IX |
7 | x | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9 | 1-4. 6, 7 | I, II, III IV, V, VI, VII, IX |
8 | x | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9 | 1-4. 6, 7 | I, II, III IV, V, VI, VII, IX |
9 | x | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9 | 1-4. 6, 7 | I, II, III IV, V, VI, VII, IX |
10 | x | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9 | 1-4. 6, 7 | I, II, III IV, V, VI, VII, IX |
Program Learning Outcomes
College of Nursing Mission Statement
The mission of the College of Nursing is to provide evidence-based and innovative nursing education to culturally diverse learners, preparing nurses to provide quality and compassionate care responsive to the needs of the community and the global society.
College of Nursing Philosophy
The philosophy of the College of Nursing is that education is a continuous process occurring in phases throughout an individual’s lifetime. Nurses are lifelong learners and critical thinkers.
Program Learning Outcomes
The following Program Learning Outcomes were selected to provide the essential body of knowledge and experience necessary to educate students to move directly into their new role. For the undergraduate, this role is as professional registered nurses according to the Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice (AACN, 2008)Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing.
- Support professional nursing practice decisions with concepts and theories from the biological, physical, and social sciences.
- Plan preventative and population-focused interventions with attention to effectiveness, efficiency, cost, and equity.
- Support therapeutic nursing interventions for patients and families in a variety of healthcare and community settings using evidence-based practice.
- Apply nursing process and critical thinking when providing holistic, patient-centered nursing care to diverse populations.
- Design healthcare education for individuals, families, and communities.
- Comply with the professional standards of moral, ethical, and legal conduct in practice.
- Develop an effective communication style to interact with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary health team.
- Model leadership when providing safe, quality nursing care, when coordinating the healthcare team, and when tasked with oversight and accountability for care delivery.
- Use patient care technology and information systems when providing nursing care in a variety of settings.
Course Materials
Visit the West Coast University bookstore to purchase any required materials, including publisher access codes, as needed.
Please be aware that used textbooks may not include access codes, study guides and/or DVDs containing additional course materials that may be required for the course. In some cases supplemental materials may be directly purchased from the publisher. However, students will be held accountable for obtaining these materials in order to meet all course requirements Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing.
Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing: A Clinical Approach
- Author: Varcarolis, E. M., & Halter, M. J.
- Publisher: Saunders/Elsevier
- Edition: 8th
Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Success: A Course Review Applying Critical Thinking to Test Taking
- Author: Curtis, C. M., Fegley, A. B., & Tuzo, C. N.
- Publisher: F.A. Davis
- Edition: 4th
Manual of Psychiatric Nursing Care Planning Assessment Guides, Diagnoses, Psychopharmacology
- Author: Varcarolis, E. M.
- Publisher: Saunders Elsevier
- Edition: 5th
- Optional
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association
- Author: American Psychological Association
- Publisher: American Psychological Association
- Edition: 7th
- Optional
Learning Resources
Assessment Technologies Institute. (2019)
ATI product solutions
- Optional
ATI
Assessment Technologies Institute. (2019)
ATI product solutions
ATI is required throughout the program.
Evaluation
West Coast University Grading Scale (Reflective of final course grade; see associated policy in Catalog) | Grade | Points | WCU Grading Scale |
A | 4 | 93–100 | |
A- | 3.7 | 90–92 | |
B+ | 3.3 | 87–89 | |
B | 3.0 | 83–86 | |
B- | 2.7 | 80–82 | |
C+ | 2.3 | 76–79 | |
C | 2.0 | 73–75 | |
C- | 1.7 | 70–72 | |
D+ | 1.3 | 66–69 | |
D | 1.0 | 63–65 | |
D- | 0.7 | 60–62 | |
F | 0.0 | 59 or below | |
AU | 0.0 | Audit | |
CR | 0.0 | Credit | |
P | 0.0 | Pass | |
NP | 0.0 | Not Passed | |
I | 0.0 | Incomplete | |
TC | 0.0 | Transfer Credit | |
W | 0.0 | Withdrawal
(Before Drop Deadline) |
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WF | 0.0 | Withdrawal
(After Drop Deadline) |
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Note: AU, CR, P, NP, I, TC, W, and WF are used on the Academic Record but have no point values and are not computed in the Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)
A minimum passing grade is required for each course and varies by program. Earned grades below the minimum passing grade reflect that the course has not been successfully completed. Each academic program has unique prerequisite requirements. Please see the specific program section for additional information. Students should review the program specific grading scale in the University Catalog. |
Evaluation Criteria
The evaluation criteria consists of Formative and Summative assessments of student learning. |
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Formative: Assessment that occurs throughout the course to provide feedback and support for improved performance as part of an ongoing learning process. Examples: Evidence-based research, presentations, case studies, specific class projects, weekly quizzes, homework assignments, clinical or lab assignments, practice exams | |
Summative: Assessment that occurs at the conclusion of the course to determine whether student learning outcomes have been achieved. Examples: Final exam, term paper, or term project Signature Assignments, where applicable, are course assignments designed to comprehensively measure student achievement of course and program learning outcomes. |
Additional Information:
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Criteria
*Critical Assignments (where applicable)
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- If a student achieves 76% or more on each Critical Assignment, then the grades earned on the remaining course assignments will be included in the final course grade. If a critical assignment has multiple submissions, i.e. concept maps or weekly clinical reports, must achieve a 76% average grade to pass.
- If a student achieves less than 76% on the Critical Assignments, then the grades earned on the remaining course assignments will not be included in the final course grade. A student’s final grade will be the percentage earned out of the Critical Assignment points Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing.
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It is your responsibility to complete all assignments in the course. It is possible to earn a failing grade even though you have met the minimum requirements for critical assignments. Some courses do not have critical assignments.
It is your responsibility to review the grading criteria for each course. Critical assignments are designated with an asterisk (*) in the course syllabus. Please see your instructor if you have questions about grading or assignment criteria.
Each student must complete and turn in ALL course assignments, as instructed, in order to pass the course. Even assignments that will be late after 3 days and receive a zero score must be submitted.
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- Types of evaluations and related weights
Assignment | Weight / Points | Week Due | Details |
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ATI Learning System RN Quiz | 20 | 1 | 10 Points each:
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ATI Nurse Logic Tutorial | 10 | 2 |
Spend 30 minutes or more on each ATI Assignment. Complete the post-test and earn grade of either a “Strong” or 90% or greater to earn the possible points toward to grade. Do not post any transcript with a score of less than 90%, or “Satisfactory.” |
ATI Communicator Case Study | 10 | 2 | Communicator 2.0: Video Interaction with clients displaying aggressive behavior |
ATI Pharmacology Made Easy Tutorial | 10 | 2 |
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ATI Real Life Mental Health Case Studies | 80 | 2, 3, 4, 6 | ATI Real Life Mental Health Case Studies
20 points each
Spend 30 minutes or more on each ATI Assignment. Complete the post-test and earn grade of either a “Strong” or 90% or greater to earn the possible points toward to grade. Do not post any transcript with a score of less than 90%, or “Satisfactory.” |
ATI Practice Assessment | 0 | 6 |
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Focused Review Hours | 60 | 7, 9 | Focused Review Hours
30 points each
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*Quizzes | 450 | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 | 75 points each
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Nursing Evolution | 10 | 9 | This is a portfolio assignment that must be completed at the end of the course.The student will not be allowed to sit for the final without having completed the evolution for this course. |
Active Learning Engagement | 30 | 9 | |
Blackboard Collaborate Virtual Class Session Summary | 25 | 10 | Attend the online Blackboard Collaborate session. Participation is required. Your instructor will post details regarding the session in the announcements. There is no in-class meeting during week 10. Directions for using Collaborate are located in your Blackboard Course. After attending the Collaborate session, submit a 1 paragraph (4-5 sentence) summary to Blackboard for grading. Details of the summary requirements will be presented during the Collaborate session. |
Summative | |||
*ATI Proctored Exam | 120 | 8 |
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*Comprehensive Final Exam | 175 | 9 | |
Total | 1,000 points total | ||
*Total Critical Assignments Points | 745 |
Course and Program Specific Policies
ATI Policy
Tutorials (where applicable)
Tutorials promote acquisition and application of information related to nursing concepts and skills. Students will be required to spend a minimum amount of time on most assigned tutorials. Times required will vary from tutorial to tutorial. Points awarded for tutorial assignments will be based on time spent (when applicable) and completion of activities (such as pre-tests and post-tests). You will submit evidence of tutorial hours and activities done to the course faculty as instructed to earn points toward the course grade.
Practice Assessments and Focused Reviews (where applicable)
Practice assessments help students to assess learning and prepare for proctored exams. Students should take the practice assessment the first time without prior knowledge of the questions and without looking answers up, as if it were a proctored exam. This will result in a focused review plan that accurately reflects learning needs and helps the students to prepare for proctored exams.
Proctored Exams and Focused Reviews (where applicable)
Proctored exams help students to assess content mastery and prepare for NCLEX-RN. The goal on these is to score at least a Level 2 on each proctored exam. This indicates the ability to meet NCLEX-RN standards in this content area.A focused review is always required after proctored exams.
Please see the grading criteria section of the syllabus and directions in your course regarding specific ATI directions and grading parameters.
Completion of ATI assignments are mandatory. ATI modules are assigned throughout the BSN program.
All ATI assignments, if required, must be accessed within the term dates that the student is scheduled for the course, and completed and submitted by the stated deadlines. Each student must complete and turn in ALL course assignments, as instructed, in order to pass the course.
Nursing Program or Accreditation Requirements
Nursing students may repeat no more than one failed or unsuccessfully completed course. Any nursing student who fails or unsuccessfully completes any two courses or the same course twice, with the exception of NURS 493, will be dismissed from the program.
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- NURS 493: See details in course criteria.
- NURS 340/342L: A student who has completed NURS 340/342L and fails any or all courses in the subsequent terms will not be dismissed. The student will be provided an opportunity to repeat the required coursework and any additional failures will result in dismissal from the university.
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A student who previously withdrew from a course may not subsequently withdraw from the same course. In addition, a student who fails a course may not subsequently withdraw from the same course. In either case, if a student chooses to withdraw from a course being repeated before successfully completing the course, the student will receive a grade of “F” in the course.
Please see the University Catalog for more information under Course Withdraw and Dismissal Policies.
Students should review the RN Student Handbook for more information.
All ATI assignments, if required, must be accessed within the term dates that the student is scheduled for the course, and completed and submitted by the stated deadlines. Each student must complete and turn in ALL course assignments, as instructed, in order to pass the course.
Each student is required to complete and turn in the End of Course Evaluation prior to sitting for the final exam.The student will not be allowed to sit for the final without having completed the evaluation for this course.
AACN Essentials of Baccalaureate Education
The Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice provides an important framework for designing and assessing baccalaureate education programs for professional nursing practice. You may access the full publication here: AACN Essentials
Late and Make Up Work
Assignments and Activities (written papers, journals, blogs, projects or similar, both in class or online):
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- Students may be allowed to make up assignments and work missed as a result of absences with penalty. Assignments submitted after the established due date will be penalized at 10% per day. Late assignments will not be accepted more than 3 days after the due date unless preapproval from the instructor has been obtained in writing. Be sure to contact the instructor if you believe you must submit an assignment after the due date. Approvals outside the 3 days are generally provided for extenuating circumstances only.
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Quizzes and Tests*
It is the student’s responsibility to contact the faculty member within 48 hours of the original examination date of a quiz or test and follow the program policies for missed work. Students will not be allowed access to a quiz or test after the due date. Students may be able to complete a make-up quiz, test, or alternative assignment based on instructor discretion. Students who do not contact the faculty within 48 hours of the original examination date will earn a zero.
Examinations (Midterm and Final Examinations, Proctored Examinations, Proctored Assessments, or similar)Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing*
Students are required to be present for all examinations. If the student must miss an examination due to a compelling reason**, the student must complete and submit the Examination Date Change Request form with the required supporting documentation for the event to the faculty member for that course. The documentation must be submitted at least three (3) weeks in advance of the examination. The faculty member will review and sign the request before submitting the documentation to the Dean, Director, or designee for approval or denial of the request. The documentation must be submitted at the time of the request, and the decision based on the original request is final.
Extenuating Circumstances
An extenuating circumstance is defined as an absence that is due to an unforeseeable circumstance and not a compelling reason or scheduled event. The student must notify the faculty member of the course within 48 hours before or after the date and time of the examination. The Dean, Director, or designee will make a determination regarding student eligibility to take an alternate form of make-up examination. If the student is able to demonstrate extenuating circumstances (such as the inclusion of healthcare provider documentation, a copy of obituary notice or death certificate, or a copy of police report for automobile accidents), the Dean, Director, or designee may permit an alternate form of a make-up examination. The student may earn up to 100% on this make-up examination based on the review of the supporting documentation of the extenuating circumstances.
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- The make-up examination must be taken within five (5) business days of the initial examination administration or before the date of the next class.
- The make-up examination may not be the same examination but may be an alternative format such as an essay examination.
- The student must take the make-up examination in a proctored environment.
- If the student is not able to provide acceptable documentation for either a compelling reason or an extenuating circumstance, the maximum score that the student may earn on the examination is 76%.
- Students who do not take the examination on the scheduled make-up date or who do not contact the instructor within 48 hours of missing the examination will receive a zero score for the examination.
- One form is required for each request. Any future make-up requests require a new form.
- Receiving the maximum amount of points on a make-up examination will be considered only for students who provide documentation of a compelling reason** for missing the examination or if an extenuating circumstance occurs and is supported by documentation. This does not apply for students who miss their regularly scheduled examinations due to student choice or error (e.g., oversleeping). The final determination for approval of a make-up examination is at the discretion of the Academic Dean, Director, or designee.
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*Course curriculum varies from course to course. Not all courses have quizzes, tests, or examinations. It is your responsibility to review each syllabus for assignment criteria.
** A compelling reason is defined as planned events or discretionary participation in activities such as weddings or required travel.
No work is accepted after the last scheduled class (on ground) or the last day of class (online)Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing. |
Minimum Passing Grade
The minimum passing grade in the core nursing program is a C+.
“P” or “NP” are the grades issued for all nursing clinicals, Global Studies/Symposium, and capstone courses (e.g., NURS 497 and NURS 493).
SafeAssign Plagiarism Check
Each course has an open SafeAssign dropbox. Students can use this dropbox to submit drafts of assignments. SafeAssign will generate a report that checks for plagiarism and academic integrity. It is the student’s responsibility to review the report and make any changes to the assignment before the final submission. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that the final submission aligns to West Coast University’s academic integrity policy, located in the syllabus and the University Catalog.
When the final assignment is checked and complete you must submit to its respective assignment dropbox for grading. The SafeAssign draft area is for checking your assignment only and will NOT be graded.
Sigma Theta Tau Nurse Manager Certificate
Sigma Theta Tau Nurse Manager Certificate modules are to be completed following the ATI/STT instructions found in your courses. You must spend a minimum of 70 hours and score 80% or above to pass and receive credit. You must submit proof of completion and the grade to the course instructor in order to receive credit for the Nurse Manager Certificate as part of the NURS 497 portfolio.
The Nurse Manager Certificate is a requirement for the program.
Course Outline
The Course Outline below serves as a course roadmap, displaying the topics and activities intended to be covered each week. This schedule is subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances.
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- Objectives reflect the teaching activities that, if engaged in, are intended to lead to specific, measurable student learning outcomes.
- Course Activities and Assignments outline the teaching strategies used and the assessment requirements that students are to fulfill throughout the duration of the course.
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*Refer to the assignment rubrics in your course for specific grading criteria, if applicable. Rubrics can be found in the My Grades section and/or in your assignment dropbox.
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- Outline of topics, objectives, and activities
Week | Topic | Objectives | Activities & Assignments |
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1 | Mental Health and Mental Illness | Mental Health and Mental Illness
Theories and Therapies
Treatment Settings
Legal and Ethical Considerations
Therapeutic Relationship
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Reading
Content Outline
Specific Course Activities
Assignments
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2 | Psychiatric Disorders and Nursing Care | Therapeutic Communication
The Nursing Process and Standard of Care
Serious Mental Illness
Schizophrenia and Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders
Psychobiology and Psychopharmacology
Cultural Implications
Anger, Aggression, and Violence
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Reading
Content Outline
Specific Course Activities
Assignments
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3 | Disorders and Interventions | Depressive Disorders
Bipolar and Related Disorders
Suicide and Non-suicidal Self-Injury
Therapeutic Groups
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Reading
Content Outline
Specific Course Activities
Assignments
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4 | Stress; Anxiety Disorders; Abuse; Sexual Assault | Stress Response and Stress Management
Anxiety and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
Child, Older Adult, and Intimate Partner Violence
Sexual Assault
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Reading
Content Outline
Specific Course Activities
Assignments
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