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Mental Health Course Introduction

Mental Health Course Introduction

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The Mental Health Course aims to cut through the chaos of Psych-Mental Health disorders and really bring clarity to these conditions. Mental Illness affects everyone and is more prevalent than most people think. This course helps to bring a clear understanding to the different types of disorders, as well as how to safely and effectively care for a patient who is suffering from a Mental Health disorder. Upon completion of this course, you will be able to…

Discuss the appropriate nurse-client relationship and how to ensure it is utilized appropriately.
Define defense mechanisms and identify how they are used by patients.
Discuss the findings and nursing priorities for patients with various Mental Health disorders.
Explain the indication and priorities for common classes of drugs used to treat Mental Health disorders.

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Mental health

Concepts Covered:

Anxiety Disorders
Central Nervous System Disorders – Brain
Cognitive Disorders
Substance Abuse Disorders
Depressive Disorders
Medication Administration
Psychotic Disorders
Personality Disorders
Eating Disorders
Trauma-Stress Disorders
Psychological Emergencies
Somatoform Disorders
Bipolar Disorders
Developmental Considerations
Concepts of Mental Health

Study Plan Lessons

08.01 Psychological Review for CCRN Review

Alprazolam (Xanax) Nursing Considerations

Altered Mental Status- Delirium and Dementia for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)

Ammonia (NH3) Lab Values

Antidepressants

Antidepressants

Chlorpromazine (Thorazine) Nursing Considerations

Day in the Life of a Mental Health Nurse

Depression Concept Map

Disruptive Behaviors, Aggression, Violence for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)

Eating Disorders (Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa)

Encephalopathy Case Study (45 min)

Escitalopram (Lexapro) Nursing Considerations

Haloperidol (Haldol) Nursing Considerations

Homicidal and Suicidal Ideation for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)

Hypochondriasis (Hypochondriac)

Lamotrigine (Lamictal) Nursing Considerations

Mental Health Course Introduction

Mood Disorders (Bipolar, Depression) for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)

Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome / Delirium Tremens

Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Alzheimer’s Disease

Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Anxiety

Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Depression

Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Dissociative Disorders

Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Eating Disorders (Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge-Eating Disorder)

Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Mood Disorders (Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder)

Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Paranoid Disorders

Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Personality Disorders

Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Schizophrenia

Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Somatic Symptom Disorder (SSD)

Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Suicidal Behavior Disorder

Nursing Case Study for (PTSD) Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Nursing Case Study for Mania (Manic Syndrome)

Olanzapine (Zyprexa) Nursing Considerations

Palliative Care for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)

Phases of Nurse-Client Relationship

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Potassium-K (Hyperkalemia, Hypokalemia)

Psychological Disorders (Anxiety, Depression) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)

Schizophrenia Case Study (45 min)

Suicidal Behavior

Thought Disorders (Psychosis, Schizophrenia) for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)