(Traditional and LPN-BSN) Community Mental Health focuses on the acquisition and application of the theoretical basis for quality, safe, evidence-based, patient-centered nursing care in the community for patients experiencing mental health problems. This course focuses on care that is developmentally and culturally appropriate for patients needing mental health interventions and incorporates critical thinking, quality improvement, collaboration and information technology as they relate to the care of diverse patients in the community mental health system. Integration of standards of practice and legal and ethical responsibilities occur as the self-aware professional nurse co-leads therapeutic groups in the community. (2.5 semester hours lecture and 1.5 hours clinical). Pre-Requisites: NRSG 370 and NRSG 380. Co-Requisites: NRSG 410, NRSG 430. 08/23/2021-12/13/2021 Lecture Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:00AM - 10:50AM, Myers Hall, Room 207