Nursing Care of Individuals with Neurobehavioral Problems across the Lifespan

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

• Examine one’s own attitudes, values, and expectations about behavioral health in order to better respond therapeutically and provide quality patient-centered care to those with neurobehavioral problems. (BSN Essentials: VII, VIII, IX; SoN Concepts: Person, Health, Nursing, Caring)
• Identify protective and predictive factors that influence the neurobehavioral health of individuals. (BSN Essentials: VI, VII, IX; SoN Concepts: SoN Concepts: Person, Environment, Health, Inquiry)
• Integrate principles of healthcare quality improvement into the therapeutic milieu when caring for individuals with neurobehavioral problems. (BSN Essentials: II, VII, VIII, IX; SoN Concepts: Environment, Health, Nursing, Caring)
• Demonstrate caring, quality evidence-based nursing interventions for individuals across the lifespan with neurobehavioral problems in order to maximize health, independence, and quality of life. (BSN Essentials: III, VII, VIII, IX; SoN Concepts: Health, Nursing, Inquiry, Practice)
• Apply communication and interpersonal skills effectively to promote a quality therapeutic and caring environment in a variety of settings through interdisciplinary collaboration. (BSN Essentials: VI, VII, VIII, IX; SoN Concepts: Person, Environment, Caring, Practice)
• Examine the social, legal, ethical, cultural, spiritual, and clinical issues that impact the quality of care for individuals with neurobehavioral problems. (BSN Essentials: I, V, VII, VIII, IX; SoN Concepts: Person, Environment, Caring, Practice)
• Intervene to demonstrate professional communication in patient, family, and healthcare staff situations. (BSN Essentials: IV, VI, VII, VIII, IX; SoN Concepts: Person, Environment, Practice)

Course Grading Information:

Activity/Performance Measure	Percentage/Points
Exams - 2	20%
Final Exam	30%
Quizzes 1, 2, 3	20%
ATI Exam	5%
Case Studies	15%
Self-Reflection	10%

Grading Scale

Percentage	Letter Grade
100-95	A
94-92	A-
91-89	B+
88-86	B
85-83	B-
82-80	C+
79-77	C
76-74	C-
73-71	D+
70-68	D
67-65	D-
≤64	F

Attendance/Participation:

Regular class attendance is a responsibility and a privilege of university education. It is fundamental to the orderly acquisition of knowledge. Students should recognize the advantages of regular class attendance, accept it as a personal responsibility, and apprise themselves of the consequences of poor attendance.

Attendance is a critical component of this course and is factored into your overall grade. Active participation is essential for your learning and success in this class.

Planned Absences: If you know you will be absent, you are required to notify the instructor via email as soon as possible and before the scheduled date of absence.

Extenuating Circumstances: In cases of emergencies or unforeseen circumstances that require your absence, please inform the instructor via email as soon as possible. Include details about the situation and, if appropriate, provide supporting documentation.

Repeated unexcused absences or failure to notify the instructor may negatively impact your grade. Exceptions to this policy will be considered on a case-by-case basis for legitimate and documented reasons.

Your communication and proactive approach regarding attendance are greatly appreciated.

Course Materials Purchased by the Students:

Morgan, K. (2025). Essentials of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing (With Davis Advantage Access), 10th Ed. F.A. Davis Company