Psychiatric nursing encompasses autonomous and collaborative care of individuals of all ages, families and communities (sick or well). Psychiatric nurses promote and maintain health, prevent and control disease and mental illness.They take care of the mentally ill, disabled and the dying. Psychiatric nurses participate in teachng lower cadre staff, students, mothers and caretakers. They conduct research in health and health related areas and carry out administrative roles.

Objectives

The main objectives of this programme is to train a health professional who is able to:

1  Manage mental health units
2  Plan and participate in the development of mental heath programmes
3  Manage mental health conditions in the institution and community
4  Plan and conduct education of health workers, trainees, and community about mental health
5  Collect, analyze and utilize mental data
6  Plan and participate in primary health care activities in an integral manner
7  Collaborate with stake holders in promoting mental health, preventing mental illness and rehabilitating the mentally ill
8  Conduct research
9  Work harmoniously with other health providers