This course provides the student with the opportunity to acquire knowledge and skills needed to care for patients with maladaptive coping disorders. Therapeutic nurse/patient interaction skills are stressed. Clinical experiences are selected to help students increase their understanding of the interdisciplinary health team and the nurse’s role as a member of the team. Clinical practice is provided in a psychiatric setting. Instructional (1.5 hours) and Clinical (3 hours) per week. Prerequisites: NUR1020 C/L, NUR1280 C/L, NUR1141, BSC 2086 C/L, PSY2012. 3 semester hours’ credit.