S: Mental Health Nursing

No.

Competency 

NO 

YB 

YS 

NA 

S-1 

I have the knowledge and ability to provide mental health nursing services. 

S-2

I have the knowledge and ability to apply critical thinking and clinical judgment to adapt the nursing process to mental health nursing.

S-3

I have the knowledge and ability to recognize the difference between mental illness and mental health.

S-4

I am aware of common mental health issues / illnesses.

S-5

I can identify signs and symptoms of mental health issues / illnesses.

S-6

I have the knowledge and ability to properly assess mental status.

S-7

I know the diagnostic tools and guides in mental health.

S-8

I can recognize and intervene in crisis situations.

S-9

I can communicate and collaborate with the health care team within the mental health environment.

S-10 I know how to assess stress in a client's / family's life.

S-11 I understand developmental / childhood spectrum disorders.

S-12

I can objectively report and document in the mental health environment.

S-13 I apply critical thinking and clinical judgment in monitoring and managing all types of aggressive behaviour.

S-14 I know the facility policies regarding aggressive behaviour.

S-15 I have the knowledge and ability to apply self protection / prevention techniques.

S-16 I ensure the safety of other clients, self, and colleagues as appropriate.

S-17 I know how to assess level of anxiety and recognize progression to agitation and aggression.

S-18 I know how to utilize agitated behaviour rating scale used by agency.

S-19 

I am aware of factors contributing to aggressive behaviour.

S-20

I can respond appropriately to prevent and manage aggression.

S-21

I know how to respond appropriately to a client who is making threats with an object or a weapon.

S-22

I can provide post incident management.

S-23

I know how to document and report observations as appropriate.

S-24

I apply critical thinking and clinical judgment in responding appropriately to intolerable behaviour.

S-25

I know the types of abuse and intolerable behaviour.

S-26

I know the institution's policies regarding abuse and intolerable behaviour.

S-27

I know the legislation pertaining to abuse and intolerable behaviour.

S-28 I can accurately assess, manage, report, and document all incidences of abuse and intolerable behaviour.

S-29 I can recognize and understand the warning signs of suicide in all ages of clients.

S-30 I have the knowledge and ability to intervene immediately with a suicidal client as appropriate.

S-31 I can educate family members to cope with client's behaviour and feelings.

S-32 I have the knowledge and ability to provide constant observation for suicide prevention as appropriate.

S-33 I have the knowledge and ability to recognize substance abuse.

S-34 I can recognize the types and effects of substance abuse.

S-35 I know about drug withdrawal, rehabilitation, and recovery.

S-36 I can provide nursing care to manage the symptoms of substance abuse.

S-37 

I can teach clients, families, and groups regarding prevention of substance abuse and promotion of health.

S-38

I know how to provide medications to mental health clients including psychotropic drugs.

S-39

I can participate in mental health treatments and interventions.

S-40

I have the knowledge and ability to report and document treatments and interventions in an objective manner.

S-41

I know the relevant local and federal legislation affecting mental health nursing.

S-42

I know the formal certification process and implications.

S-43

I know how to use protective devices as per agency policy.

S-44

I participate in client, family, team, and conferences.

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