NURS 432

This course focuses on mental health and substance use disorders and integration and application of relevant theoretical and clinical knowledge. Emphasis is placed on nursing care that incorporates holistic patient assessment, cultural safety and humility, trauma-informed practice, advanced therapeutic communication, and therapeutic use of psychotropic drugs, particularly within the contexts of rural and northern communities. Utilizing both seminars and clinical practice, students apply theoretical understandings and evidence to practice, considering various clinical settings.