Mental Health and Addictions Certificate
NURS 4371: Addictions Nursing Practice
This nursing elective introduces major concepts associated with addiction nursing practice. It provides a foundation for students pursuing careers in addiction-related care. Within a primary healthcare perspective, students critique models and theories of addiction, consider the interplay between social, gender, cultural environments and addictions and become knowledgeable of a variety of treatment approaches. Universal, selective, and prevention activities at an individual, family and community level are explored
NURS 4372: Mental Health Nursing听
Students will gain insight into individuals鈥� experiences of mental health problems, mental disorders/psychiatric illnesses, and addictions over the life course. Multiple perspectives, including biological, nursing, sociological, philosophical and political, will guide the analysis. Treatment modalities will be critiqued. The association between nurses鈥� relational practices and individuals鈥� quests for life fulfillment will be examined.