M.Sc. (Psychiatric Nursing)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

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M.Sc. Psychiatric Nursing or Master of Science in Psychiatric Nursing is a postgraduate Nursing course. Psychiatric Nursing or Mental Health nursing is the specialty of nursing that cares for people of all ages with mental illness or mental distress such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, psychosis, depression or dementia. The main focus of the program is on clinical practice in an area of mental health service provision. Program provides opportunities to study issues and topics of particular interest such as dual diagnosis, psycho-social and psycho-educational interventions, mental health care for older people, illness management and recovery and mental health in primary care.

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M.Sc. Psychiatric Nursing Eligibility

• Graduates of any discipline or equivalent degree with minimum 50% marks or equivalent CGPA.
• In renowned universities and institutes there is an entrance examination for admission.

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M.Sc. Psychiatric Nursing Course Suitability

• Students who are seeking advanced practice roles in psychiatric nursing are suitable for it.
• They should possess attributes like patience, intuition to understand people and the ability to listen others.
• Candidates should also have the perseverance, emotional stability, genuine concern and sympathy towards the patients, an objective approach towards their problems is all important.
• They should also have good communication skill which is an essential to be a good psychiatrist.

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How is M.Sc. Psychiatric Nursing Course Beneficial?

• The program prepares graduates to be leaders in psychiatric nursing and health care.  Graduates will have foundational academic preparation to facilitate advanced knowledge and skills in clinical practice, administration or education, with in-depth focus in one of these streams.
• Course is helpful for work with individuals, families, groups, and communities, assessing their mental health needs.
• The programme develops analytical skills and provides an educational framework to deliver optimum care to individuals, families and communities, as well as improving the quality of healthcare practice in the Irish healthcare system.
• After passing the course, they can work as counsellor in large-scale industries, rehabilitation centres dealing with drug addiction, alcoholism and mental problems.

COURSE ELIGIBILITY

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Graduates of any discipline or equivalent degree with minimum 50% marks or equivalent CGPA.