This course provides a supervised clinical experience to build upon the theretical knowledge base from Psychiatric Nursing.  Students will provide direct care to mental health patients  focusing on QSEN concepts:  patient-centered care, safety, evidence-based practice, teamwork and collaboration and informatics. The student will perform nursing skills under the direct supervision of a licensed healthcare provider (clinical instructor or preceptor). The concept of abuse and neglect will be given particular attention and the student be given the legal aspect of recognizing and reporting abuse and coordinating with community resources.  Students will be evaluated through assignments and clinical competency evaluative measures.

QSEN competency focus: Patient-Centered Care, Safety, Evidence-based practice, Teamwork and Collaboration, Informatics

Prerequisite:  PN225