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2022-2023 UMaine Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2022-2023 UMaine Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

NUR 450 - 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.

General Education Requirements:

Prerequisites: Senior standing in the School of Nursing. 

Corequisites: NUR 451

Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring

Credits: 3