This course utilizes the Neuman Systems Model in providing health care to individuals, families and aggregates within the context of the community and institutions for psychiatric/mental health nursing. Biological, psychoanalytic, behavioral, health and illness, and public health theories will be discussed as well as the interaction of multiple stressors and nursing interventions for clients. The roles and responsibilities of the nurse in meeting the diverse needs of the clients within the context of a multidisciplinary health team will be covered.

Community health and psychiatric/mental health nursing will be presented within a theoretical and clinical context. Clinical experiences include home, clinic, and inpatient care for clients with communicable diseases, acute/chronic illness, handicaps, and psychiatric/addiction disorders. In addition, the role of the nurse in occupational health nursing, school nursing, forensic medicine, and psychiatric liaison nursing will be explored. Priority will be given to community health and psychiatric/mental health nursing concerns of patients and their families in Kuwait.
(All the other courses of this program are offered together with BSN generic program).