What are the differences and similarities between a mental health nurse and an acute care nurse?

Compare and Contrast Nursing Roles

Demonstrate your understanding of the role of the mental health nurse and relate it to the role of nursing in general (in acute care settings
as well as other settings). Answer the following questions in paragraph form using references from the learning path.
• What are the differences and similarities between a mental health nurse and an acute care nurse?
• How might the mental health nurse role be incorporated in your own nursing practice currently?

Mental Health Nursing Theory

Using Peplau’s Interpersonal Theory of Nursing, clearly explain the meaning/purpose of nurses’ approach to interacting with patients in
both mental health & all nursing areas. Answer the following questions in paragraph form using references from the learning path.
• How does Peplau’s Interpersonal Theory of Nursing apply (or not apply) to nursing practice in mental health and all other areas of
nursing care?
• How does this theory apply or not apply to your current nursing practice?

Historical and Present Day Perspective

Thoroughly and accurately describe the historic origins of mental health nursing. Include at least 3-5 names & dates of key mental health
nursing history and an explanation of the role’s significance today. Answer the following questions in paragraph form using references
from the learning path
• What are some key historical events in mental health nursing and what is their meaning for today’s mental health nursing?
• How are these past events significant for today?

Key Concepts in Mental Health Nursing

Synthesize resources to accurately & thoroughly define 1) milieu therapy, 2) crisis intervention and 3) the use of pharmacological,
biological and complementary interventions. Describe how mental health nursing uses each of these interventions. Answer the following
questions in paragraph form using references from the learning path.
• What are the key interventions related to milieu therapy, crisis intervention and pharmacological, biological and complementary
interventions? How does a psychiatric mental health nurse use these?
• How are these key concepts interrelated or how do they relate to each other?

References

Check writing spelling, grammar, and APA in-text citations. Provide an APA styled final reference list. For additional help with
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