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Psychiatric Nurse / Mental Health Nurse:
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurses are registered
nurses who work with people suffering from
various types of mental health problems. They
work with children, adults and the elderly, and
may work in hospitals, patient’s homes, special
residential units or secure units. Mental Health
Nurses work closely with psychiatrists,
occupational therapists, social workers and GP's
in order to help patients come to terms with
their illness. Together with the other health
care professionals they deliver care through a
multidisciplinary approach and help patients
maximize their quality of life.
The main duties of a Psychiatric Mental Health
Nurse include:
- Working with patients of all ages who suffer
from various types of mental health problems
- Counseling patients about their problems
- Advising patients on treatments they are
receiving, how the treatment will work and any
side effects to be aware of
- Educating the families of patients on Mental
Health issues
- Administering medication and monitoring the
results over time
- Understanding through education and knowledge
the stresses if the patient
- Conducting group and one to one therapy
sessions
- Developing the social skills of patients and
promoting a patients independence
- Identifying if a patient is at risk of self
harm
- Escalating security of cases that may be at
risk of harming others.
Where they work:
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurses can work in
Hospitals, Patients Homes, Outpatient Clinics,
Residential Units or Secure Units.
Qualifications:
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurses are qualified
Registered Nurses, who have completed a
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or equivalent.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurses may then choose
to complete a Nurse Practitioner program where
they can specialize in Psychiatric and Mental
Health. Nurses must have practical experience of
working with Psychiatric patients before
enrolling in Nurse Practitioner program.
Nurses will graduate with a Masters Degree in
Nursing and then can apply to their own state
for relevant certification and licensure exams.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurses must be
licensed to practice.
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