NURS 7009 Direct Entry Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Clinical
This clinical course focuses on the application of knowledge and implementation of professional nursing practice in caring for individuals with psychiatric illness and mental health needs. The primary focus is promoting mental health and wellness across the lifespan in a variety of settings. Through interprofessional collaboration, students implement evidenced-based practice to provide high quality, safe, cost-sensitive care. Students extend their skills in therapeutic communication, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making to meet the biopsychosocial and cultural needs of individuals from diverse backgrounds. Students demonstrate leadership in providing patient education, advocacy, and transitional care.
Course overview
- Department
- Nursing
- School
- CSON
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Graduate
- Offered
- Every Fall
Catalog details
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.05 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 3.81 / 5 · Very Good
- Terms evaluated
- 1
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | Danielle Walker | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 1–3 hrs/week | 44 of 50 |
| Fall 2025 | Raymond Gasser | 4.0 | 3.3 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 1–3 hrs/week | 44 of 50 |