Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Standards of Practice
Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Standards of Practice and Professional Performance
Brandy Basey, LPN
Standard I: Assessment
The Psychiatric Mental Health RN collects health data that is pertinent to the patients health or situation. This information consists of objective/subjective information.
Standard II: Diagnosis
The Psychiatric Mental Health RN analyses the data obtained to determine a diagnosis or problem; including the level of risk.
Standard III: Outcomes Identification
The Psychiatric Mental Health RN analyses the data to determine if the patients are reaching their goals.
Standard IV: Planning
The Psychiatric Mental Health RN develops strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes.
Standard V: Implementation
The Psychiatric Mental Health RN implements the plan of care.
Standard 5A: Coordination of Care
The Psychiatric Mental Health RN coordinates care delivery.
Standard 5B: Health Promotion and Teaching
The Psychiatric Mental Health Registered Nurse implements strategies to promote health and a safe environment.
Standard 5C: Milieu Therapy
The Psychiatric Mental Health Registered Nurse structures, and maintains a safe and therapeutic environment in collaboration with patients, families, and health care clinicians.
Standard 5D: Pharmacological, Biological, and Integrative Therapies
The Psychiatric Mental Health Registered Nurse incorporates knowledge of pharmacological, biological, and complementary interventions with clinical skills to restore the patient 's health and prevent further disability.
Standard 6: Evaluation
The Psychiatric Mental Health Registered Nurse evaluates progress towards attainment of expected goals.
Standard 7: Quality of Practice
The Psychiatric Mental Health Registered Nurse systematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
Standard 8: Education
The Psychiatric Mental Health Registered Nurse attains knowledge and competency that reflect current
Brandy Basey, LPN
Standard I: Assessment
The Psychiatric Mental Health RN collects health data that is pertinent to the patients health or situation. This information consists of objective/subjective information.
Standard II: Diagnosis
The Psychiatric Mental Health RN analyses the data obtained to determine a diagnosis or problem; including the level of risk.
Standard III: Outcomes Identification
The Psychiatric Mental Health RN analyses the data to determine if the patients are reaching their goals.
Standard IV: Planning
The Psychiatric Mental Health RN develops strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes.
Standard V: Implementation
The Psychiatric Mental Health RN implements the plan of care.
Standard 5A: Coordination of Care
The Psychiatric Mental Health RN coordinates care delivery.
Standard 5B: Health Promotion and Teaching
The Psychiatric Mental Health Registered Nurse implements strategies to promote health and a safe environment.
Standard 5C: Milieu Therapy
The Psychiatric Mental Health Registered Nurse structures, and maintains a safe and therapeutic environment in collaboration with patients, families, and health care clinicians.
Standard 5D: Pharmacological, Biological, and Integrative Therapies
The Psychiatric Mental Health Registered Nurse incorporates knowledge of pharmacological, biological, and complementary interventions with clinical skills to restore the patient 's health and prevent further disability.
Standard 6: Evaluation
The Psychiatric Mental Health Registered Nurse evaluates progress towards attainment of expected goals.
Standard 7: Quality of Practice
The Psychiatric Mental Health Registered Nurse systematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
Standard 8: Education
The Psychiatric Mental Health Registered Nurse attains knowledge and competency that reflect current
Bibliography: Page Varcarolis, E., & Halter, M.J. (2010). Foundations of psychiatric mental health nursing: A clinical approach (6th ed.). St. Louis: Saunders Elsevier.