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NUR 180 SYLLABUS FA25 - COURSE ASSIGMENTS
2025-2026 UPDATED STUDY SOLUTIONS
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COURSE SYLLABUS
NUR 180: Concepts of Mental Health Nursing for the Practical Nurse
3 Credit Hours (3 lecture)
Lecture 30 contact hours
Mode of Course Delivery: Residential
Location: West Chester, Columbus, Dayton, Independence, Maumee, Indianapolis, Akron, and
Detroit
Meeting Times: See student portal
Faculty: See student portal
Course Description
This theory course incorporates and builds on previously learned concepts for the acquisition
and application of basic nursing theory, communication, collaboration, and clinical judgment
necessary for safe, patient-centered nursing care to diverse patients needing various levels of
mental health promotion and mental illness management while integrating legal and ethical
responsibilities of the Practical Nurse. Application of knowledge and skills occurs in a variety of
clinical settings during the concurrent Adult Health Nursing Course.
Prerequisites: All Term 1, Term 2, and Term 3 PN Courses
Textbooks
Carroll, L., & Collier, J. (2023). Success in practical/vocational nursing: From student to leader
(10th ed.). Elsevier.
Cooper, K., & Gosnell, K. (2023). Foundations and adult health nursing (9th ed.). Elsevier.
Giddens, J. F. (2019). Concepts for nursing practice (3rd ed.). Elsevier.
Linton, A. D., & Matteson, M. A. (2023). Medical-surgical nursing (8th ed.). Elsevier.
Morrison-Valfre, M. (2023). Foundations of mental health care (8th ed.). Elsevier.
Silvestri, L. (2022). Saunders comprehensive review for the NCLEX-PN examination (8th ed.).
Elsevier.
Willihnganz, M. J., Gurevitz, S. L., & Clayton, B. D. (2023). Clayton’s basic pharmacology for
nurses (19th ed.). Elsevier.
Course Learning Outcomes and Competencies
1. Assist the Registered Nurse in providing safe, quality, evidence-based, patient-centered
nursing care to restore, promote, and maintain physical and mental health for diverse
patients needing various levels of mental health promotion and mental illness management.
a. Relate knowledge of physical, behavioral, psychological, and spiritual aspects of
health and illness parameters for diverse patients needing various levels of
mental health promotion and mental illness management, using developmentally
and culturally appropriate approaches.
b. Work with the Registered Nurse or other healthcare provider to incorporate
patient needs based on the data collected into the plan of care.
c. Assist in the development of a patient-centered plan of care based on
evidencebased practices and patient information/preferences to meet individual
patient needs.
d. Safely provide patient-centered care focusing on restoration, promotion, and
maintenance of physical and mental health.
e. Identify ways to create a culture of safety when providing care for diverse
patients needing various levels of mental health promotion and mental illness
management.
f. Provide basic patient teaching that reflects developmental stage, age, culture,
spirituality, patient preferences, and health literacy considerations
FA25 Last revised 09/02/2025 © Hondros College of Nursing 1 of 7
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NUR 180 SYLLABUS FA25 - COURSE ASSIGMENTS
2025-2026 UPDATED STUDY SOLUTIONS
, lOMoARcPSD|27612663
COURSE SYLLABUS
NUR 180: Concepts of Mental Health Nursing for the Practical Nurse
3 Credit Hours (3 lecture)
Lecture 30 contact hours
Mode of Course Delivery: Residential
Location: West Chester, Columbus, Dayton, Independence, Maumee, Indianapolis, Akron, and
Detroit
Meeting Times: See student portal
Faculty: See student portal
Course Description
This theory course incorporates and builds on previously learned concepts for the acquisition
and application of basic nursing theory, communication, collaboration, and clinical judgment
necessary for safe, patient-centered nursing care to diverse patients needing various levels of
mental health promotion and mental illness management while integrating legal and ethical
responsibilities of the Practical Nurse. Application of knowledge and skills occurs in a variety of
clinical settings during the concurrent Adult Health Nursing Course.
Prerequisites: All Term 1, Term 2, and Term 3 PN Courses
Textbooks
Carroll, L., & Collier, J. (2023). Success in practical/vocational nursing: From student to leader
(10th ed.). Elsevier.
Cooper, K., & Gosnell, K. (2023). Foundations and adult health nursing (9th ed.). Elsevier.
Giddens, J. F. (2019). Concepts for nursing practice (3rd ed.). Elsevier.
Linton, A. D., & Matteson, M. A. (2023). Medical-surgical nursing (8th ed.). Elsevier.
Morrison-Valfre, M. (2023). Foundations of mental health care (8th ed.). Elsevier.
Silvestri, L. (2022). Saunders comprehensive review for the NCLEX-PN examination (8th ed.).
Elsevier.
Willihnganz, M. J., Gurevitz, S. L., & Clayton, B. D. (2023). Clayton’s basic pharmacology for
nurses (19th ed.). Elsevier.
Course Learning Outcomes and Competencies
1. Assist the Registered Nurse in providing safe, quality, evidence-based, patient-centered
nursing care to restore, promote, and maintain physical and mental health for diverse
patients needing various levels of mental health promotion and mental illness management.
a. Relate knowledge of physical, behavioral, psychological, and spiritual aspects of
health and illness parameters for diverse patients needing various levels of
mental health promotion and mental illness management, using developmentally
and culturally appropriate approaches.
b. Work with the Registered Nurse or other healthcare provider to incorporate
patient needs based on the data collected into the plan of care.
c. Assist in the development of a patient-centered plan of care based on
evidencebased practices and patient information/preferences to meet individual
patient needs.
d. Safely provide patient-centered care focusing on restoration, promotion, and
maintenance of physical and mental health.
e. Identify ways to create a culture of safety when providing care for diverse
patients needing various levels of mental health promotion and mental illness
management.
f. Provide basic patient teaching that reflects developmental stage, age, culture,
spirituality, patient preferences, and health literacy considerations
FA25 Last revised 09/02/2025 © Hondros College of Nursing 1 of 7
Downloaded by Brian kiarie ()
