Objectives:
- Develop and enhance knowledge and skills of student nurses in the care of clients with various psychiatric disorders.
- Develop skills of student nurses to utilize the concepts of psychiatric nursing in the different areas of nursing practice.
- Emphasize the concept of primary, secondary and tertiary prevention in the care of patients with psychiatric disorders.
- Develop a more positive attitude towards patients with psychiatric disorders.
- Provide continuing education programs for nurses working in the field of psychiatric nursing.
- Conduct researches aiming at expanding knowledge and improving practice of psychiatric nursing.
Scientific Degrees:
The department offers special courses needed to award the following scientific degrees:
- Master in Psychiatric Nursing and Mental Health.
- Doctorate in Psychiatric Nursing and Mental Health.
- Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing and Mental Health.