PNUR 2101

This course examines the student’s personal meaning of health and relationships in relation to the individual, family and groups. Health assessment & promotion, roles & responsibilities within the profession of psychiatric nursing will be introduced. Health care trends related to primary health care, determinants of health and wellness are examined. The Douglas College Psychiatric Nursing Conceptual Framework will be introduced. A review of human physiology and pathophysiology will be presented. Basic principles of pharmacology will also be integrated within this course. Concepts of Crisis, Comfort, Hope, Loss, Power, Resiliency and Connectedness will be introduced.