Psychiatric Nursing 4.5 credits
Course Contents
- Psychopathology, treatment methods, pharmacology and care in:
- psychosis
- neuropsychiatric disorders
- anxiety and sleeping disorders
- suicide
- bipolar disorder
- depression
- dependency problems
- The recovery process for:
- 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 courses equivalent to 60 credits regarding basic knowledge in the field of nursing such as fundamentals of nursing and nursing in relation to general health problems. Students should also have basic knowledge in physiology and anatomy, microbiology, general pathophysiology and pharmacology as well as psychology.
Level of Education: First cycle
Coursecode/Ladok code: HPNN10
The course is conducted at: School of Health and Welfare
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| Type of course | Programme instance course |
| Study type | Normal teaching |
| Semester | Autumn 2025: week 41 – week 47 |
| Rate of study | 100% |
| Language | English |
| Location | Jönköping |
| Time | Day-time |
| Tuition fees do NOT apply for EU/EEA citizens or exchange students | 9000 SEK |
| Syllabus (PDF) | |
| Application code | HJ-H4295 |