Bachelor of Science Degree in Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing

By | January 5, 2017

Bachelor of Science Degree in Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing

BSC DEGREE IN MENTAL HEALTH AND PSYCHIATRIC NURSING

Two year post basic Nurse training programme; award by University of Malawi and Saint John of God College of Health Sciences

COURSE CONTENT

First Year

* Language and Communication
* Psychiatry
* Psychiatry Nursing
* Psychiatry Nursing practice
* Psychopharmacology
* Introduction to Psychology
* Research and Statistics
* Ethics in Mental Health/Psychiatric Nursing
* Counseling and Psychotherapy
* Health Services Management
* Introduction to Human Development

Second Year

* Counseling and Psychotherapy Practice
* Research Seminar and Dissertation
* Advanced Psychiatric Nursing
* Advanced Psychiatric Nursing Practice
* Community Mental Health Nursing
* Trends and Issues in Mental Health- Psychiatric Nursing

Course Duration

Two years – Full time
*each academic year comprises two semesters

Entry Requirements
Registered Nurse with University Diploma
Two years work experience

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