RNSG 2213/2160 – Mental Health Nursing (RRC)



Orientation

  • When: Monday, January 23, 2023 at 8:30 a.m.
  • Where: RRC 3338
  • Read the course syllabi for courses 2213 (theory) and 2160 (clinical) on the Blackboard site.
  • Orientation will be followed by Module 1 (Concepts of Mental Health Nursing) and lab on Therapeutic Communication.

Class Schedule

Required Texts

  • Varcarolis’ Essentials of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, A Communication Approach to
    Evidence-Based Care 5th ed. Copyright 2023 by Chyllia D Fosbre, MSN, RN, PMHNP-BC

Skills Labs

  • When & Where: Integrated with lectures or last 45 minutes of class in classroom. Refer to Lab tab on Blackboard for specifics.
  • What to bring: No special attire is required if in classroom. Read lab material prior to class.

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: Nursing Computer Lab
  • Mental Health HESI Exams are given.

Clinical Schedule

  • When & Where: Rock Springs Hospital, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday (specifics will be announced)
  • What to bring: Prior to attending clinical, students must provide a Clinical Clearance ticket. A
    Rock Springs Hospital Orientation Packet must be completed (details during orientation).

Contact

If you have any questions, please contact Margaret O’Sullivan at [email protected].

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