RNSG 2213/2160 – Mental Health Nursing (EVC)



Orientation

  • When: Monday, January 22, 2024, 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
  • Where: 8111 — Eastview Campus
  • What to bring: Copy of syllabi signature page for RNSG 2213 and RNSG 2160, copy of class material per Blackboard announcements, copy of course calendar (use version posted on Blackboard), Psychiatric Nursing textbook (see below)
  • Orientation will be followed by Module 1 (Concepts of Mental Health Nursing) and lab on Therapeutic Communication.

Class Schedule

  • When: Mondays, 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
  • Where: EVC 8111
  • Calendar: Available on Blackboard – Course Information

Required Texts

  • Varcarolis, E.M. (2023). Essentials of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, 5th edition. Elsevier.

Skills Labs

  • When & Where: Integrated with lectures or last hour of class in classroom. Refer to Lab tab on Blackboard for specifics.
  • What to bring:  No special attire is required.

Exams

There will be three unit exams and a comprehensive final exam, fifty questions each.

  • When:  See the course calendar for specific dates and times for exams.
  • Where: Eastview Campus
  • Mental Health ATI CMS: Monday, April 29, 2023

Clinical Schedule

  • When & Where: Austin Oaks Hospital, Austin State Hospital, Seton Shoal Creek & Cross Creek Hospital, Wednesday – Friday (specifics will be announced)
  • What to bring: Prior to attending clinical, students must provide a Clinical Clearance ticket.
  • Students will receive further info from their assigned clinical faculty.

Contact

If you have any questions, please contact Grant Chow at [email protected].

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