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3 months agoContributor-Level 9
Hi, BSc in Psychiatric Nursing is generally not offered in India. You'll need to complete a BSc Nursing (base course) after that you can pursue an MSc in Psychiatric Nursing. Here's a syllabus overview of BSc Psychiatric Nursing in colleges abroad:
Psychiatric Nursing Semester 1 | |
|---|---|
Introduction to Psychiatric Nursing | Advance Nursing Practice |
Clinical Speciality – I | Nursing Research & Statistics |
Psychiatric Nursing Semester 2 | |
Nursing Management | Clinical Speciality –II |
Nursing Education | Mental Health and Mental Illness |
Psychiatric Nursing Semester 3 | |
Therapeutic Communication | Psychiatric Assessment |
Psychiatric Disorders | Psychopharmacology |
Psychiatric Nursing Semester 4 | |
Therapeutic Interventions | Mental Health Promotion and Prevention |
Legal and Ethical Issues in Psychiatric Nursing | Special Populations in Psychiatric Nursing |
Psychiatric Nursing Semester 5 | |
Psychiatric Emergencies | Psychiatric Rehabilitation |
Trauma-Informed Care | Complementary and Alternative Therapies |
Psychiatric Nursing Semester 6 | |
Contemporary Issues in Psychiatric Nursing | De-escalation strategies |
Mental status examination | Theories of mental health and illness |
Note: The information is sourced from external websites and may vary.
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3 months agoContributor-Level 10
Psychiatric Nursing is a specialist branch of Nursing practice that involves the care of patients suffering from mental health illnesses and psychological disorders to help them recover and improve how they live their lives.
A Psychiatric Nursing graduate's primary responsibility is to care for patients with psychiatric disorders, mental health problems, or behavioural issues. A Psychiatric Nursing graduate's duties are comparable to those of a psychiatrist, including diagnosis, treatment, and drug prescription.
To become a specialist, an individual must pursue additional studies and complete the postgraduate course MSc Psychiatric Menta
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4 months agoContributor-Level 9
The difference between a Psychiatric Nurse and a Psychiatrist is that the Psychiatrist is a Medical Doctor who has completed a specialised degree in MD or DO, meanwhile the Psychiatric Nurse has studied the specialised Nursing field of psychiatry. Thanks!
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6 months agoContributor-Level 7
For persuing Ph.D in Psychiatric Nursing from L.G.B. Regional Institute of Mental Health , you must have a master's degree Psychiatric Nursing or related field.
The admission process gets done in 3 phases
- Online application through the online portal or using LGBRIMH prospectus guidelines.
- Entrance exam can be done possibly depending on the program.
- Individual interview.
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6 months agoBeginner-Level 5
In order to clear the BSc nursing entrance exam, it is important to follow the tips mentioned below:
1. Practice mock tests
2. Practice previous year papers
3. Refer to the preparation books mentioned below (these books will be available for purchase online):
- Target AIIMS Nursing B.Sc. Hons. Entrance Test 2025 - 10 Mock Tests with 2022 - 2024 Previous Year Solved Papers | Physics, Chemistry, Biology, General Knowledge & Aptitude
- B.Sc. Nursing Entrance Exam Planner Physics, Chemisry & Biology Chapterwise Solved Papers (English Medium) 2025-26
- B.Sc. Nursing General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM) Entrance Exam 2025 | Master Guide | Engli
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10 months agoContributor-Level 9
There was no information concerning how much Sri Sai College of Nursing, Anantapur charges for M.Sc. Psychiatric Nursing. You could reach out directly for such important information; it could be through their portal, or call the admissions office for details concerning admissions and such. The information may include eligibility and cost.
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11 months ago
Scholar-Level 17
Hi,
AIHS's M.Sc. in Nursing (Psychiatric Nursing) is a 2 years course offered at the PG level.
Eligibility for Acharya Institute of Health Sciences for M.Sc. in Nursing (Psychiatric Nursing) ;
Pass in B.Sc Nursing Basic / B.Sc Honors in Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc in Nursing / Post Certificate B.Sc Nursing from any recognised University / Board or Council recognised as equivalent by RGUHS and approved by AIU (Association of Indian Universities) with not less than 50% of the maximum marks. Candidates should be Registered Nurses and Registered Midwife and must have a minimum of one year of working experience.
Admission is based on the marks ob
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a year agoContributor-Level 9
The latest cutoff information for M. SC in Psychiatric Nursing at Naraine Group of institutions are vary based on your caste it depends if you are oc your will nearly 50 percentile for M. SC in psychiatric Nursing at Naraina group of institutions. For obs and ews the cutoff will be 45%. For sc and st the cuttofff will be nearly 40% for M. SC in psychiatric nursing at naraina group of institutions.
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a year agoBeginner-Level 4
National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Science Bengaluru conducts a common entrance test for admission to BSc, DM in Neurology, MCh in Neurosurgery, MPH.
Minimum requirement for admission is Nurses Qualified with GNM, registered with any of the State Nursing Council in India.
No. of Seats is 50 seats per batch.
Duration of the Course is 60 hours spread over 6 months.
Commencement of Course 1st Batch: March to September 2nd Batch: October to March.
Fees is Rs 3300/-.
Application will be available online on the official website.
After the expression of interest is filled, the institution will review the application and
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