Behavioral Concepts in Nursing (NUR1520C (CC26))

Term: Spring Semester 2026 (CC)

Faculty

	Janet F HeydenShow MyInfo popup for Janet F Heyden
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	Rebekah J CostelloShow MyInfo popup for Rebekah J Costello
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	Lisa Tamera EdgecombeShow MyInfo popup for Lisa Tamera Edgecombe
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Schedule

Mon, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (1/7/2026 - 5/7/2026) Location: 0001 (Health Sci Simulation 110 - Lecture)
Mon, 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM (1/7/2026 - 5/7/2026) Location: 0001 (Health Sci Simulation 110 - Laboratory)
Thu-Fri, 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM (1/7/2026 - 5/7/2026) Location: 0099 (Off Campus Site & BLDG - Clinical)

Description

This course examines the role of the professional nurse in providing safe, holistic, evidence-base care to clients with behavioral health disorders. Content includes psychosocial assessment skills, therapeutic approaches and specific skills to meet various psychosocial needs of clients and families, and crisis intervention. Clinical experience will include a continued emphasis on the nursing process within a variety of health care settings (1 credit theory, 1 credit clinical lab.)