Department of Psychiatric (Mental Health) Nursing, provides academic services and conducts research to promote mental health and prevent mental health problems of people, their families and communities as well as continuously intervene and rehabilitate patients with psychiatric problems and their families. It uses theories of human behaviour as its scientific framework and requires the use of the self as its art or expression in nursing practice.
The Department, led by Mrs.Geetha Nair is also committed to provide opportunities for professional growth, including a fully individualised orientation, support for participation in professional development activities and various in-service programs for the faculty.
Core competencies
Psychiatric history collection
Interviewing
Mental status examination
Neurological examination
Psychotropic drug administration
Process recording
Therapeutic nurse-patient relationship
Nursing process
Managing psychiatric emergencies
Crisis intervention
Legal and ethical aspects
Admission and discharge
Psycho-education
Counseling
