Psychiatric nursing or mental health nursing is the branch of nursing that cares for people of all ages with mental illness or mental distress, such as psychosis, depression or dementia. Nurses in this area of practice will have received specialist training to assist with these problems and consequently there are differences in the way that psychiatric mental health nurses work compared to other branches of nursing.

Different levels of practice

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The clinical practice of psychiatric-mental health nursing occurs at two levels: Basic and Advanced. At the basic level, registered nurses work with individuals, families, groups and communities, assessing mental health needs, developing a nursing diagnosis and a plan of nursing care, implementing the plan and finally evaluating the nursing care. Basic level nursing practice is characterized by interventions that promote and foster health and mental health, assist clients to regain or improve their coping skills or abilities, and prevent further disability.

In working with psychiatric clients or patients, basic level nurses assist then with self care, administer and monitor psychobiologic treatment regimens, teach about health and mental health individually or in groups, including psycho-education. Basic level nurses are also prepared to assist with crisis intervention, counseling and work as case managers.

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@AtheistinWA I agree. The man was probably suffering from psychiatric issues. Religion isn't relevant in that case.
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@AtheistinWA I agree. The man was probably suffering from psychiatric issues. Religion isn't relevant in that case.
When a psychiatrist needs psychiatric help, it doesn't leave much room for faith in that profession
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When a psychiatrist needs psychiatric help, it doesn't leave much room for faith in that profession

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