Educating the educators: determining the uniqueness of psychiatric nursing practice to inform psychiatric nurse education

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Graham, J. M., Waddell, C. M., Pachkowski, K., & Friesen, H. (2020). Educating the educators: determining the uniqueness of psychiatric nursing practice to inform psychiatric nurse education. Issues In Mental Health Nursing, 41(5), 395-403. doi:https://doi.org/10.1080/18902138.2018.1519092

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Title

Educating the educators: determining the uniqueness of psychiatric nursing practice to inform psychiatric nurse education

Author

Graham, Jan Marie
Waddell, Candice M.
Pachkowski, Katherine
Friesen, Heather

Date

2020

Journal/Book/Host Title

Issues in Mental Health Nursing

Volume

41

Issue

5

Start Page

395

End Page

403

Abstract

A study regarding the role and uniqueness of psychiatric nursing was conducted with 94 participants from Manitoba, Canada. The primary theme of comprehensive knowledge of mental health, mental illness, and addictions was foundational for the application of the sub-themes of therapeutic relationship, holistic approach, recovery orientation, stigma reduction, and advocacy for change. Values, beliefs, and attitudes towards people with mental illness and addictions need to be instilled in psychiatric nursing students throughout their educational program to provide high quality, compassionate, and safe care. Implications for incorporation of the theme and sub-themes into psychiatric nursing curriculum are described in the paper.

Note(s)

Peer reviewed

Publication Type

articles

Publication Status

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DOI

https://doi.org/10.1080/18902138.2018.1519092