About Our Department

The Department of Mental Health Nursing at Narayana College of Nursing is dedicated to excellence in education, research, and clinical practice in the field of mental health nursing. The department was established in 2003 with the introduction of the B.Sc. Nursing program, followed by the M.Sc. Nursing and Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing programs in 2010.

The curriculum, learning objectives, and outcomes are designed in accordance with the Indian Nursing Council (INC) guidelines. The department also develops an annual plan of action, which is reviewed and revised each year based on evolving academic and clinical requirements. A key best practice followed in the department is Case Scenario Practice, which enhances students' critical thinking and decision-making skills in mental health nursing.

The department houses a well-equipped departmental library, which includes textbooks on mental health nursing, PG dissertations, mini-projects, and UG projects. One of its distinct features is an exclusive Mental Health Nursing Lab, spanning 1,500 sq. ft., which is equipped with psychiatric inventories, charts, models, and activity materials.

Faculty members play an active role in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students, mentoring them in patient care and research activities. They also collaborate with the psychiatric unit in the hospital and contribute to various community outreach programs. The department regularly conducts mental health awareness programs in schools and urban-rural community centers across Nellore, promoting mental health education. Additionally, faculty members are involved in developing real and virtual educational materials for health education in clinical settings.

VISION:

Narayana College of Nursing will be a universal leader for innovation, research, education, attitude and practice to create positive changes in all health care settings and outcomes.
MISSION:

To fulfill our vision, we are catalysts for optimizing mental health through nurse-led health care by integrating education, application, research, and technology to create innovative solutions and to prepare psychiatric nurses for global mental health nursing care to improve health for all.

Faculty

S.no Name of the Faculty Designation
Mrs. NATHIYA K Professor
Dr. ANJANI DEVI NELAVALA Associate Professor
Mrs. T LALITHAKUMARI Associate Professor
Mrs. SOMESULA SUCHITHRA Assistant Professor
T CHANDHANA Assistant Professor
GANDLA ANITHA Tutor
KORIKA RAJYALAKSHMI Tutor
KORIKA RAJESWARI Tutor
MERIN JOSEPH Tutor
BINCY DAVIS Tutor
KESSIYA MATHEW Tutor
JISHA JAMES Tutor

Objectives

  1. Develop comprehensive knowledge, cultivate a positive attitude, and apply essential skills to provide high-quality care for psychiatric patients.
  2. Strengthen critical thinking and creative abilities to successfully meet graduation requirements and excel in university examinations.
  3. Attain expertise in mental health nursing, enabling independent and competent practice within the stipulated timeframe.
  4. Cultivate a sense of commitment to professional growth by engaging in regular self-assessment and continuous improvement.
  5. Take greater responsibility in planning and organizing health programs for the general public, contributing to mental health awareness and education.
  6. Keep abreast of emerging trends in mental health nursing to ensure evidence-based practice and lifelong learning.
  7. Encourage students to actively apply their knowledge in clinical settings, enhancing their practical skills to become proficient mental health nursing professionals.
  8. Equip undergraduate and postgraduate nursing students with the necessary skills for classroom and clinical teaching, enabling them to educate clients and the broader public effectively.
  9. Highlight the importance of addressing the psychological needs of clients with physical disorders, disabilities, and special or vulnerable populations, ensuring holistic and compassionate care.

Action Plan

  1. Organize orientation programme for all courses for all students
  2. Timely completion of syllabus for all courses (B. Sc (N) – June, P. B. B. Sc (N) – June, M. Sc (N) – April.
  3. Incorporating (BRICS)2 method of teaching.
  4. Adopting evidence-based practice by use of research-based learning.
  5. Involve students in Inter professional learning.
  6. Utilization of e – learning resources.
  7. Employ ICT for all classes.
  8. Engage students in quiz competition, panel discussion, seminar, practice teaching, journal club and research critique.
  9. Sort out enrichment programme with ensuring maximum participation of students.
  10. Carry out workshop to enhance the skill of the students.
  11. Hold celebration of health days like world Mental health day, Alzheimer’s day, Suicide prevention day.
  12. Develop clinical skill by clinical experience with the patients by means of demonstration, clinical presentation, nursing audit, nursing rounds, case study with the heal of log book.

Result Analysis

Publication

Research Activities

Best Practices

Department Activites

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Social responsiblites

Laboratory

SWOC

STRENGTH

  • Competent diverse faculties
  • Structured schedules of teaching
  • Use of BRICS method of teaching
  • Encouraging self-learning by preparation of charts and models
  • Hands on skill training-personality assessment, psychometric assessment, psychotherapies
  • Specialized lab in mental health nursing
  • Counselling
  • Strong sense of unity and coherence among faculties
  • Growing sense of academics and research
  • Faculties navigate the myriad of developmental process of students
  • Excellent clinical teaching with direct supervision 
  • Encouraging for subject related conference
  • Value added course
  • Individualized student research projects

WEAKNESS

  • Exposure in Community mental health is minimal

OPPORTUNITIES

  • Post diploma in psychiatric mental health nursing
  • Individual counselling
  • Independent practice
  • Membership in various psychiatric organization
  • Facility for research work
  • Extended community service activities

CHALLENGES

  • Insignificant research funds or grants

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