The goal of this article is to introduce the duties of the psychiatric nurse and the environment of the psychiatric unit to those new to this specialty. This course will cover the responsibilities of the floor nurse, the admission process, charting, and daily structure of a typical in-patient psychiatric program. It will also touch on patients’ rights and responsibilities.
Course Publication Date:
May 13, 2020
This course is available with
NO ADDITIONAL FEE if you have an active
one year unlimited membership!
| Author: | Denise L. Gray RN, MAS, BSN, CCM |
| Course No: | CPN010920 |
| Contact Hours: | 1.00 |
| Delivery Method: | Online Self Study |
| Category: | Professional Issues
Community & Home Health
Medical & Surgical Issues
Psychiatric & Mental Health
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Learning Objectives
Discuss the main duties of the psychiatric floor nurse.
List important nursing assessments that need to be completed as soon as the patient is admitted.
Identify four safety considerations that the nurse needs to be aware of at all times while in the psychiatric unit.
List the qualities of a good psychiatric nurse.
List patient’s rights and responsibilities.