Provides the theoretical base for applying the nursing process and biopsychosocial concepts to the care of individuals who have ineffective behaviors in pyschosocial functioning. Emphasis is on communication and the principles of psychiatric/mental health nursing, including psychopathology. Principles of nutrition, psychopharmacology, health education, health promotion, illness prevention, community health, human development, advocacy and concepts of diversity and culturally competent care for individuals from cultural groups within the United States are integrated.