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2021-2022 UMaine Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2021-2022 UMaine Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

NUR 340 - Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing


Builds on previously learned knowledge to promote a greater understanding of the nurse’s role in the care of clients who have mental health needs. Content includes an overview of mental illnesses and major treatment modalities, with an emphasis on the use of the nursing process in patient care. A major focus is the therapeutic use of relationship and communication skills in all health care settings.

Prerequisites: Nursing Major, Minimum grade of C in NUR 301, NUR 302, NUR 306, NUR 316 and NUR 415

Corequisites: NUR 341

Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring

Credits: 3