Introduction of Psychiatric Nursing
Introduction of Psychiatric Nursing
Introduction of Psychiatric Nursing
Promote wellness
maximize integrated functioning
enhance self-actualization
Interpersonal relationship is the
vehicle for application of the
nursing process.
Domains of Psychiatric Nursing
Practice
Direct Care
Communication
Management
Role functions: teaching, coordination,
collaboration, delegation
Mental Illness: A Major Issue for
the Health of the World
WHO: Depression #1 cause of
disability in the world
In top 10: alcohol use, bipolar disorder,
schizophrenia, obsessive-compulsive
disorder
1999 Surgeon General’s Report: mental
health is fundamental to overall health;
mental disorders are “real” illnesses!
Values Clarification
Summary
Person is a holistic being
Basic human needs: physical care, safety,
love, belonging, esteem, self-actualization
Psychiatric Nursing is “purposeful use of
self”
Nursing Tools :
Interpersonal relationship
Communication skill
Theoretical knowledge