Can I not pursue a BSc in Psychiatric Nursing in India? What is its course syllabus?
Hi, BSc in Psychiatric Nursing is generally not offered in India. You'll need to complete a BSc Nursing (base course) after that you can pursue an MSc in Psychiatric Nursing. Here's a syllabus overview of BSc Psychiatric Nursing in colleges abroad:
Psychiatric Nursing Semester 1 | |
|---|---|
Introduction to Psychiatric Nursing | Advance Nursing Practice |
Clinical Speciality – I | Nursing Research & Statistics |
Psychiatric Nursing Semester 2 | |
Nursing Management | Clinical Speciality –II |
Nursing Education | Mental Health and Mental Illness |
Psychiatric Nursing Semester 3 | |
Therapeutic Communication | Psychiatric Assessment |
Psychiatric Disorders | Psychopharmacology |
Psychiatric Nursing Semester 4 | |
Therapeutic Interventions | Mental Health Promotion and Prevention |
Legal and Ethical Issues in Psychiatric Nursing | Special Populations in Psychiatric Nursing |
Psychiatric Nursing Semester 5 | |
Psychiatric Emergencies | Psychiatric Rehabilitation |
Trauma-Informed Care | Complementary and Alternative Therapies |
Psychiatric Nursing Semester 6 | |
Contemporary Issues in Psychiatric Nursing | De-escalation strategies |
Mental status examination | Theories of mental health and illness |
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