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NUR-516
Intro Path Pharm Concepts Adv Pract Role
4 This integrated pathophysiology and pharmacology course DEMSN only provides a foundation for understanding disease process in Take NUR-512 NUR-513 . conjunction with pharmacological therapy to treat and ( Required , Previous ). manage disease . General pathophysiological and pharmacological principles will be presented as they apply to all of the macro concepts identified by the Gwynedd Mercy University Frances Maguire School of Nursing and Health Professions . Students will discuss cultural sensitivity , clinical reasoning , therapeutic nursing interventions and communication skills as they apply to clinical practice .
NUR-518 Cli Prac Role Dev I : Mental Health Bev
3 This course addresses behavioral health disorders and the nurse ' s role in assisting patients to achieve and maintain optimum behavioral health . Content encompasses neurobiological , psychosocial , cultural , and spiritual perspectives . Effective therapeutic communication skills , the nurse-patient relationship , and the nursing process are applied to the care of patients across the lifespan . Emphasis is placed on the role of the nurse in promoting person-centered care and maintaining a culture of safety on the behavioral health unit . The role of the clinical nurse leader in behavioral health will be explored .
DEMSN only Take NUR-513 . ( Required , Previous ).