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Gwynedd Mercy University 2026-2027 University Catalog
NUR-316C
Nurs Care Clients Altera Behavioral Hlth
This course addresses behavioral health problems and the nurse ' s role in assisting patients to achieve and maintain optimum behavioral health. Content encompasses neurobiological, psychosocial, ethical, cultural, and spiritual perspectives. Effective therapeutic communication skills, the nurse-patient relationship, and the nursing process are applied in caring for patients and families across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on the role of the nurse in promoting and maintaining a culture of safety on the behavioral health unit.
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