Psychiatric Mental Health Nurses: A Case Study

The aim of this study is to provide a detailed account of the nursing care for a patient who is experiencing a breakdown in health. One aspect of their care will be discussed in relation to the nursing process. The model used to provide an individualised programme of care will be discussed and critically analysed.

I decided to apply for the above course, because I would like to gain more knowledge in mental health to provide help to vulnerable people. Whilst working in care for over 6 years now, I worked with mentally disabled individuals at all ages and realised that improving my qualifications and becoming a Mental Health Nurse can place a significant impact on the help I provide. By acquiring more knowledge I could make a lot of positive changes in people’s lives such as helping vulnerable persons to maintain their physical and mental needs at higher levels than I do at this time.

Decision making and best interests of the patient in the care for people with mental health problems are one of the main concerns in nursing practice. Healthcare professionals should be knowledgeable enough to practice the legal code regarding decision making and protection of the patient with mental health problems (NMC, 2008).

This assignment is much like a Case Study and is intended to be a comprehensive learning experience that synthesizes essential psychiatric and medical/surgical nursing theory. Your finished product will demonstrate mastery of principles needed for nurses working with mentally impaired patients.

This article attempts to establish that it is imperative for all school nurses to be properly trained in mental health issues. Ensuring they have the confidence needed to recognize the early signs of mental issues so they may support and intervene in a cohesive manner. The reason this article is important to mental health nursing is that it relates to many newly graduated registered nurses, who may feel inadequate in assessing mental health illnesses and how to handle each individual case. These issues must be addressed in order to eliminate unwanted self-harming individuals.

Assessing the reasons for starting university and choosing Mental Health Nursing I have to reflect back on my past. Through my two years at college I had to overcome barriers which I feel contribute to the qualities which will allow me to become an effective Mental Health Nurse. In my first year of college I had to emotionally support my family due to my father being ill. This put a strain on my college and I was only able to do work in the hours I was in college. However, I found a way to make it work to ensure everything I did was too a high standard and of good quality. During this period of time I had to construct an effective way of managing my time. On average one individual will use thirteen different strategies for time management, (Dovico.com, 2015) the strategies found most effective was a study guide which helped me plan out how many hours of coursework I needed to complete to ensure my work was off high quality and standard, I found the Open University websites the most useful resource for time management. (Www2.open.ac.uk, 2015)

And this included the cost of treatment, medical care, and criminal justice versus prevention. Harwood, Fountain and Livermore (1994-1999) made it clear in the economic costs of alcohol and drug abuse in the United States that, nearly two-thirds of drug issues costs are related to crime and criminal justice, with only one-third of the costs related to health. Additionally, core health-related costs account for more than 90%, and this is (costs) associated with alcohol problems (p. 631-635). In other words, the issue with alcohol result in over three times more core health costs than illegal drug issues ($135.2 billion as compared to $40.5 billion), and the bulk of economic costs is $57.1 billion, also associated with illegal drugs, which are a direct result of criminal justice response to the problems (Sctchfield,

Demographics: Patient is a 32-year-old, moderately built Caucasian female; separated once with 2 children. She lives with her children in her mother’s town house in the North-eastern part of the province. She is currently unemployed and receiving disability from the state from sustained back injury. She has Medicaid insurance; speaks English and practices the Baptist religion.

Psychiatric nursing is a specialized area of healthcare where nurses must be trained to recognize and treat a variety of mental health conditions. Having a solid foundation of the use of conceptual models, furthermore how it relates to one 's nursing practice, is key to developing patient-centered plans that are holistic in naturel. Using the Douglas College Conceptual Framework (2014), along with the Douglas College Psychiatric Nursing Variable Assessment Guides (2013), this paper will explore the spiritual variable assessment guide when assessing a gentleman, named TT. With this, the client’s environment, strengths, treatment plan and potential for recovery will be discussed, with hopes of

The National Council of State Board of Nursing (NCSBN) is a governmental body mandated to regulate nursing practice in various states in the United States of America. Each state has its own regulatory rules that must be adhered to by every practicing nurse in the concerned region. Depending on the location of the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), the NCSBN subdivides nursing practice regulations into three different classes: full practice, partial practice, and restricted practice. Therefore, it is of the essence to examine the nature of practice in different states before an APRN begins training. This paper will take a detailed look at the state of nursing practice in Texas and Arizona. Apart

Buppert (2014) states if the nurse practitioner (NP) saw 20 patients per day and reimbursed an average of $70 per patient would generate income of $1,400 per day. If the NP were to work five days a week for 46 weeks and have six weeks off, the NP would bring $322000 yearly. According to the calculation above and the fact that the contractor position does not come with any benefits, the NP should negotiate for a salary between $110000 to $130000 yearly. It is important not to share the lowest acceptable outcomes when negotiating. We should always go with the highest income and meet the decision maker in the

In 1992, for drug abuse, governments bore about $45.1 billion (46.2 percent) of the total of $97.7 billion; private insurance, $3.1 billion; victims, about $6.5 billion; and abusers and members of their households, $42.9 billion. Costs are imposed on society in a variety of ways including on drug- related crimes and trauma (e.g., motor vehicle crashes); government services, such as criminal justice and highway safety; and various social insurance mechanisms, such as private and public health insurance, life insurance, tax payments, pensions, and social welfare

About one-quarter of all American adults suffer from a mental health disorder in any given year, according to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). Mental health is an important component of overall health and wellness. Treatment options often include medication and psychotherapy. Mental health nurses help patients who suffer from mental illness to recover their mental health so that they can live to their fullest potential. For example, mental health nurses work in a variety of settings, such as, psychiatric hospitals, substance abuse treatment programs, home healthcare services, community mental health agencies, and private practice. This paper will give a description of my clinical experience at a psychiatric hospital.

Emotional competencies coping alone at home in the absence of mother for 45 hours will enable the child to develop confidence.

Following referral of a confused client for treatment by healthcare professionals, an initial care plan is designed. A care plan is a treatment plan agreed between the confused client and their multidisciplinary team (MDT) to address their mental health issues. It includes an assessment of the client’s health, personal and social care needs ensuring they get the best care. The MDT works with the client to achieve specific goals. The MDT may need to change the care plan depending on client’s state of health (HSE 2016).