NURS 7010 Direct Entry Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Theory

Name: Direct Entry Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Theory
Rating: 3.33 (44 reviews)

This course focuses on the nursing care of individuals across the lifespan with psychiatric illness and mental health needs. Relevant theories from nursing and other disciplines, research, and evidence-based guidelines related to mental health are examined. Holistic, person/family-centered approaches to promote, restore and maintain mental health and wellness are integrated. Psychopharmacology and psychosocial treatment modalities are emphasized to promote high quality, safe, cost-sensitive care. Biopsychosocial, cultural, legal and ethical factors influencing mental health and wellness are explored.

Course overview

Department: Nursing
School: CSON
Credits: 3
Level: Graduate
Offered: Every Fall

Catalog details

Prerequisites: NURS7001 and NURS7002 and HLTH8000
Corequisites: NURS7004 and NURS7008 and NURS7007 and NURS7009

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Requirements fulfilled

No source-backed degree requirement is attached to this course yet.

Official evaluation summary

3.33 / 5

Based on 44 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-08-02. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Raymond Gasser
Fall 2025 · Official rating 3.14/5

Sections

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