History of Mental Health Nursing

Chapter 1: History of Mental Health Nursing Think about one of the times during your clinical rotation when you noticed a certain situation frequently occurring. The situation is related to providing quality care to others in the facility. On the way home, it occurs to you that you have a passion to change what you feel is poor care. How could you use your skills and knowledge to advocate for better care for patients? How could you help others provide better care in other facilities? Do you want your passion for quality health care to mean something to other nurses? Do you think this is how the trailblazers got started? Chapter 2: Basics of Communication Evidence of teamwork is shown in how well the team communicates with each other. In most situations, do you feel you provide effective communication? How important is receivingfeedback regarding how well your patient understands the instructions provided? You have a new admission, and you need to ask a few questions, but you notice that this patient is reluctant to answer your questions. Have you ever wondered whether you have created a barrier in the communication? List one example of a therapeutic response to a client who refuses treatment: Chapter 3: Ethics and Law Think about a situation in which you thought your rights were abused. Perhaps it was in the classroom or in the workplace. Maybe there was a breach in confidentiality. Recall what you felt at that exact moment. Were you able to trust again? How often did thoughts about this episode reoccur? Chapter 4: Developmental Psychology Throughout the Life Span As a health-care provider, you will provide care for needs of your patients. Review Abraham Maslow’s needs pyramid. Look at and address each level, starting with the basic needs. Can you state that all of your physiological needs have been fulfilled? How often do you deny yourself of needs?