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NURS 3554: Theory and Nursing Practice for Behavioral Health
Major theoretical perspectives regarding etiology and treatment of psychiatric illness are described and discussed including biological, psychological, sociological and environmental factors. The evolving role of the nurse with regard to promoting mental health, patient advocacy, and preventing and/or minimizing adverse sequelae to psychiatric illness are explored, including use of therapeutic communication, critical thinking and application of the nursing care of culturally diverse individuals, families and their populations with a variety of behavioral health problems. Provides experience in clinical and simulation learning environments for the application of theory from nursing and related disciplines to deliver care to culturally diverse individuals, families, and populations behavioral health. Emphasis is on the role of the nurse.
- Credits
- 6
- Offered
- Spring 2027, Fall 2026
- Campuses
- Storrs
- Requirements
- To enroll in this course, a student must have earned a "C" or better in NURS 3205, 3220, and 3234; open only to Nursing.
Spring 2027 sections
| Section | Type | Meets | Instructor | Campus | Room | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | LEC | 12:30PM - 2:15PM / TuTh | TBA | Storrs | MCHU 201 | 0 of 51 open |
| 001C | CLN | By arrangement | TBA | Storrs | 0 of 51 open | |
| 002 | LEC | 2:30PM - 4:15PM / TuTh | TBA | Storrs | HBL 2153 | 8 of 50 open |
| 002C | CLN | By arrangement | TBA | Storrs | 8 of 50 open |
Seats as of Nov 12, 2026. HuskyScheduler shows live seats when you search.
Fall 2026 sections
Taught by Haley Meier, Maryann Brescia, Sara Howard, Patricia Papacoda, Carla Plourde, Brian Gomes, Cassandra DeMonte, Martha Rivera, Denise Morris, Melissa Joy, Rebecca Solsky, Tashana Davis, Taryn Westfall, and Sherri Hopkins.
| Section | Type | Meets | Instructor | Campus | Room | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | LEC | 12:30PM - 2:15PM / TuTh | Haley Meier | Storrs | STRS WW01 | 3 of 40 open |
| 002 | LEC | 2:30PM - 4:15PM / TuTh | Maryann Brescia | Storrs | STRS 011 | 0 of 40 open |
| 002C | CLN | By arrangement | Haley Meier, Sara Howard | Storrs | 0 of 5 open | |
| 003C | CLN | By arrangement | Haley Meier, Patricia Papacoda | Storrs | 2 of 6 open | |
| 004C | CLN | By arrangement | Carla Plourde, Haley Meier | Storrs | 0 of 5 open | |
| 005C | CLN | By arrangement | Brian Gomes, Haley Meier | Storrs | 1 of 6 open | |
| 006C | CLN | By arrangement | Cassandra DeMonte, Haley Meier | Storrs | 0 of 6 open | |
| 007C | CLN | By arrangement | Carla Plourde, Haley Meier | Storrs | 0 of 6 open | |
| 008C | CLN | By arrangement | Martha Rivera, Maryann Brescia | Storrs | 33 of 40 open | |
| 009C | CLN | By arrangement | Denise Morris, Maryann Brescia | Storrs | 1 of 4 open | |
| 010C | CLN | By arrangement | Maryann Brescia, Melissa Joy | Storrs | 0 of 5 open | |
| 011C | CLN | By arrangement | Maryann Brescia, Rebecca Solsky | Storrs | 0 of 5 open | |
| 012C | CLN | By arrangement | Maryann Brescia, Tashana Davis | Storrs | 0 of 5 open | |
| 013C | CLN | By arrangement | Maryann Brescia, Taryn Westfall | Storrs | 0 of 5 open | |
| 014C | CLN | By arrangement | Maryann Brescia, Sherri Hopkins | Storrs | 0 of 5 open | |
| 015C | CLN | By arrangement | Haley Meier | Storrs | 34 of 40 open | |
| 016C | CLN | By arrangement | Martha Rivera, Maryann Brescia | Storrs | 0 of 5 open |
Seats as of Nov 12, 2026. HuskyScheduler shows live seats when you search.