Performing Formal Psychiatric Nursing Assessments

Performing Formal Psychiatric Nursing Assessments

This lecture provides an overview of the instance of diagnosed mental illness in Australia. Crisis is defined and functional and dysfunctional coping mechanisms discussed. Crisis assessment is discussed. The need for a debrief session for nurses involved in the crisis and support of staff following a crisis situation is emphasised. The concept of perception is discussed. Hallucination is described and differentiated from the concept of illusion. This is a highly interactive session.

The main concepts explored in this session are:

• Diagnosed mental illness in Australia
• Crisis assessment
• Functional and dysfunctional coping mechanisms discussed
• The concept of perception
• Hallucination and illusion

Rosemary Sturmey is a nurse educator and consultant who has gained extensive experience in clinical mental health in public and private hospitals, community settings and private practice. Her qualification’s include bachelor of nursing, four years training in psychoanalysis and study in health management and assessment and training.

Speaker name: Rosemary Sturmey
Recorded: 21 & 22 June 2010
Listening time: 11 Mins
Conference: Psychiatric Nursing Assessment Skills
Session in Conference: Performing formal psychiatric nursing assessments
State: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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