Our Lady of Health School & College of Nursing Thanjavur
Thanjavur,Tamil Nadu,India
(+91) 89733 66060
: +91 - 828 101 0854
http://ourladynursingcollegetnj.org/
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Master of Science in Nursing (M.Sc Nursing) Mental Health Nursing
Master of Science in Nursing (M.Sc.) Mental Health Nursing
Course:
Master of Science in Nursing (M.Sc.) Mental Health Nursing is a PG Programme offered by Our Lady of Health School & College of Nursing Thanjavur . M.Sc. Psychiatric Nursing is a two-year postgraduate course which focuses on the mental health of patients. The applicant must have a bachelor degree in nursing. The curriculum aims to cover advanced nursing practice, nursing education, mental health nursing, nursing management and research & statistics. The course brings out competent nurses who are capable of assessing, diagnosing and treating mental health problems like depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, substance abuse etc. They are also expected and trained to treat patients with violence, anger issues, grief and other adjustment issues. After diagnosing, they have to implement a treatment plan and practice it. They should administer medications and psychotherapy to the needed patient. The course brings out professionally expert nurses to assume the role of nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, administrators, educators and researchers in different health care facilities.
Duration: 2 years
Eligibility:
- The minimum education requirements shall be the passing of B.Sc. Nursing / B.Sc.Hons. Nursing/ Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing with not less than of 55% aggregate marks from an institution that is recognized by the Indian Nursing Council.
Higher Studies:
- Ph.D. Nursing
- MPH ( Master of Public Health)
Career Opportunities:
- Nurse
- Researcher
- Psychiatric and behavioural treatment clinics
- Corporations
- Consultants with business or communities
- Administrators
- Teacher
