This course explores basic concepts and trends in mental health nursing. Therapeutic modalities and client behavior management are discussed. Emphasis is placed on using the nursing process and meeting the basic human needs of the mental health client. PREREQUISITE: NSG 100/NSG 101 Fundamentals of Pharmacology; NSG 121 KSPN Foundations of Nursing; NSG 122 KSPN Foundations of Nursing Clinical; NSG 123/NSG 125 Nursing Care of Adults I; NSG 124/NSG 126 Nursing Care of Adults I Clinical