Students will utilize the nursing process within the framework of the Neuman Systems Model in assessing and planning nursing care for individuals, families, and the community who face multiple stressors.  Practice takes place in the community (primary health care clinics, homes, schools, handicapped institution) and in subacute/acute care settings. Community assessment and care of clients (with communicable diseases or chronic illness) in the home will be emphasized. Practice roles will include care provider, teacher, advocate, change agent, collaborator, and coordinator of client care with decreasing supervision.

Mental Health Nursing program prepare students with skills to practice effectively in a variety of mental health settings. The course focuses on assessment skills (observation, interview, risk assessment), diagnosis, planning, applying a bio-psycho-social care based on the best evidence in practice, and report writing. Clinical experiences are combined with supervised clinical practice in a range of psychiatric settings. Self-awareness, effective communication skills and interpersonal relationship are the key feature of psychosocial care.