DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
This two-day course is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of mental health and psychiatric nursing (MHPN) for Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) graduates. Through in-depth lectures presented by MHPN experts, participants will acquire a robust understanding of the theoretical underpinnings, contemporary issues, and evidence-based practices in the field
This two-day course is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of mental health and psychiatric nursing (MHPN) for Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) graduates. Through in-depth lectures presented by MHPN experts, participants will acquire a robust understanding of the theoretical underpinnings, contemporary issues, and evidence-based practices in the field
RATIONALE
RATIONALE
The Philippine Board of Nursing mandates the implementation of the Philippine Professional Nursing Practice Standards (PPNPS) to ensure quality nursing care. While the BSN curriculum provides foundational knowledge, there's a clear gap in specialized training for mental health and psychiatric nursing. This two-day seminar aims to bridge this gap by equipping nurses with the essential knowledge, skills, and attitudes to deliver safe, ethical, and competent mental health and psychiatric nursing care aligned with PPNPS. By providing a comprehensive overview of mental health nursing principles and practices, this course will enhance your ability to provide quality care to patients with mental health conditions.
The Philippine Board of Nursing mandates the implementation of the Philippine Professional Nursing Practice Standards (PPNPS) to ensure quality nursing care. While the BSN curriculum provides foundational knowledge, there's a clear gap in specialized training for mental health and psychiatric nursing. This two-day seminar aims to bridge this gap by equipping nurses with the essential knowledge, skills, and attitudes to deliver safe, ethical, and competent mental health and psychiatric nursing care aligned with PPNPS. By providing a comprehensive overview of mental health nursing principles and practices, this course will enhance your ability to provide quality care to patients with mental health conditions.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
LEARNING OUTCOMES
After the 2-day course, the participants are expected to:
After the 2-day course, the participants are expected to:
- Discuss the importance of establishing a therapeutic working relationship with patients and their families on the virtue of the therapeutic use of self;
- Explain basic psychiatric assessment of the patient’s mental health condition;
- List evidence-based patient management strategies across diverse settings;
- Determine the best approaches to managing psychiatric emergencies in various settings;
- Explain ethical principles and research methodologies relevant to mental health and psychiatric nursing.