Psychiatric Nursing 7,5 Credits
Course Contents
- Psychopathology, treatment methods, pharmacology and care in:- psychosis
- neuropsychiatric disorders
- anxiety and sleeping disorders
- suicide
- bipolar disorder
- depression
- dependency problems
- patients
- those close to patients
- care staff
- society
- Stigmatisation
- The situation and roles of those close to patients
- Theories, models and concepts in psychiatric care
Prerequisites
General entry requirements and successful completion of semester 1 courses (or equivalent knowledge). Semester 1 comprises: Nursing Science – Profession, Subject and Science, 15 credits; Human Physiology and Anatomy for Nurses, 7.5 credits; Applied physiology and anatomy in nursing, 3 credits; and, Psychology, Nursing 4.5 credits. Additionally, completion of semester 2 and 3 courses (or equivalent knowledge) is also required. Semester 2 comprises: Medical Microbiology, Hospital Infection Control and Immunology for Nurses, 7.5 credits; Person-centered Care, Caring Approach and Communication, 7.5 credits; and, Practical Fundamentals In Nursing and Safety, 15 credits. Semester 3 comprises: Nursing in Health Problems, 15 credits; and, Pathophysiology and Pharmacology for Nurses, 15 credits.Level of Education: Undergraduate
Course code/Ladok code: HPSN10
The course is conducted at: School of Health and Welfare
Previous and ongoing course occasions
Type of course
Program
Study type
Campus
Semester
Spring
2021:
Feb 15
-
May 23
Rate of Study
50%
Language
English
Location
Jönköping
Time
Day
Examiner
Maria Brovall
Course coordinator
Henrik Mårtensson
Tuition fees do NOT apply for EU/EEA citizens or exchange students
15000kr
Application code
HJ-H1023