Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing

A Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing is a specialized course in mental health nursing. This course focuses on training nurses to care for individuals with mental health disorders. It equips students with the knowledge and skills to assess, diagnose, and provide therapeutic care to patients with psychiatric conditions. The course typically lasts 1 to 2 years, depending on the institution. The curriculum covers areas such as psychiatric assessment, therapeutic communication, psychopharmacology, and mental health legislation.