NURS 503 - Nursing Practice II: Group Theory and Practice
4 Credits This course examines and interprets group dynamics and group development. The course is conducted as a group experience with emphasis on the interaction of the class as a group. The format of class sessions includes experiential as well as theoretical/didactic focus on evolving group process. The clinical practicum experience provides opportunity to begin developing one’s own style of group process facilitation. During the clinical experience the student will participate in group therapy and receive supervision directed at improving effectiveness as a group therapist. Students are responsible to the seminar group for attendance and participation. Course includes 180 clinical hours. Prerequisite(s):NURS 501 - Nursing Practice in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing I, NURS 507 - Advanced Physical Assessment, NURS 530 - Neuropsychopharmacology, and NURS 544 - Assessment, Diagnosis and Treatment of Mental Health Conditions