Therapeutic relationships in mental health nursing for LPN (PNRS 101)

This course is designed for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) who wish to enhance their skills in working with clients experiencing mental health issues and their families.

This course focuses on establishing therapeutic relationships and communication skills. Topics such as therapeutic use of self, listening and responding skills, empathetic communication, effective questioning, the problem solving process, communicating in groups, client and family education, and the health care interview are included.

LPNs may register for specific professional development purposes, or as part of the LPN Mental Health Nursing certificate program. Students interested in completing the certificate program must apply for admission and be accepted into the program. Details of the required documents are available on the program web page. Please note that a maximum of two courses completed for professional development may be applied toward satisfaction of certificate program requirements.

By the end of this course, students will be able to

• apply communication theory and skills effectively to initiate, maintain and terminate therapeutic relationships; and
• demonstrate self-awareness in relationships with individuals and their significant others to facilitate therapeutic relationships.

$524.00 

Textbooks not included in tuition fee. Contact the Douglas College Bookstore for prices and ordering information.

Completion of English 12 with a minimum grade of “C” or proof of equivalent.

For course taken on a stand-alone basis:  proof of LPN license status and/or proof of LPN program completion with transcript or copy of diploma/degree.

Topics include:

• therapeutic relationships in mental health;
• essential attitudes and listening skills;
• empathetic communication;
• effective questioning;
• therapeutic responding skills;
• problem-solving and educating;
• therapeutic communication session; and
• communicating in groups.

Videbeck, S., Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing (current edition)

Available through the Douglas College Bookstore.

Self-paced, instructor supported, online course in Blackboard.

Due to the nature of an online delivery, the student will be expected be proficient in computer skills including email, adding attachments, navigating the internet etc. Resources for getting started with Blackboard are available online to help get the student comfortable in the Blackboard environment.

• One assignment
• Final exam

Minimum grade to pass is C (60%).

This course may be taken for professional development, or as part of the LPN Mental Health Nursing Certificate.