Mental Health Nursing

Mental Health Nursing

Introduction

The Mental Health Nursing Department is dedicated to providing care and support to individuals experiencing mental health challenges. Nurses in this department work closely with patients to assess their mental health needs, develop treatment plans, and provide therapeutic interventions. They play a crucial role in promoting mental wellness, managing psychiatric symptoms, and supporting individuals on their journey to recovery. The department often collaborates with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and other mental health professionals to ensure comprehensive care for patients.

Vision

The vision of mental health nursing department is to strive towards equipping nursing students to develop excellence in maintaining and promoting health through various activities in practice, education and research.

Mission

The mental health nursing department is aiming to impart knowledge, skills and competencies in mental health to deserve providers. We ensure caring mentorship to students to enable them to learn, explore, innovate and excel. The psychiatric nursing department is committed to providing excellent nursing care. The nursing process is utilized to assist the patient to achieve optimum health through application of nursing process. We support academic course work, create a learning environment and support staff development through in-service training and strive for continuous quality improvement.
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Our Departments
Nursing Foundations

The department provide assistance in fostering an entry level nursing student who is prepared to transition to practice as a member of the inter professional health care team. The focus of the programme is mastery of high level competencies reflecting the knowledge, skills and attitudes required for the delivery of safe, quality nursing care and to actively promote the development of the science and profession of nursing. Faculty and students strive to challenge and support one another to accept responsibility and accountability to collaborate with the best interest of one another and the communities they serve.

Adult Health Nursing

The department deals with courses related to adult health nursing including geriatrics within the framework of KUHS and INC. The department strives to impart knowledge and practical skills to students who develop with distinct identity and character, meeting the goals and aspirations of the society.

Obstetrics & Gynecological Nursing

We aspire to provide theoretical and practical education to students and health care providers so as to maintain the quality and continuity of service through clinical care and emphasize professional development through research. The faculty and students in the department of OBG contribute to a wide spectrum of educational and research programmes on antenatal, intranatal, postnatal and gynaecological subjects. We are committed to providing exceptional care to women and family through community health programmes and school educational programmes. The division of OBG continuously maintain the momentum since its inception. The members of the department expertise and interesting innovative educational methodology and qualitative clinical outcomes.

Child Health Nursing

The Child Health Nursing Department focuses on providing specialized care to infants, children, and adolescents to promote their health and well-being. Nurses in this department work closely with paediatricians and other healthcare professionals to assess, diagnose, and treat a wide range of paediatric health conditions. They play a vital role in supporting children's growth and development, administering vaccinations, educating families on child health and safety, and providing emotional support to both children and their caregivers. The department is dedicated to ensuring that children receive the best possible care to thrive and reach their full potential.

Community Health Nursing

The community health nursing department focuses on promoting and protecting the health of individuals, families, and communities. Nurses in this department work to prevent disease, promote healthy lifestyles, and provide healthcare services to those in need within the community. They often collaborate with other healthcare professionals and community organizations to address public health issues and improve overall well-being.

Mental Health Nursing

The Mental Health Nursing Department is dedicated to providing care and support to individuals experiencing mental health challenges. Nurses in this department work closely with patients to assess their mental health needs, develop treatment plans, and provide therapeutic interventions. They play a crucial role in promoting mental wellness, managing psychiatric symptoms, and supporting individuals on their journey to recovery. The department often collaborates with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and other mental health professionals to ensure comprehensive care for patients.

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