1Examine the effects of myths, stereotypes, stigma, values, beliefs and culture on the practice of psychiatric nursing.

2Compare past, current, and projected systems in delivery of evidence based mental health care and its social implications.

3Identify legal and ethical implications involved in the practice of psychiatric mental health nursing.

4Utilize the nursing process in the phases ofthe therapeutic nurse-client relationship to delineate the complex needs of clients with psychiatric disorders..

5Identify the principles of communication and therapeutic relationships in the care of clients with psychiatric disorders.

6Determine specific nursing care interventions for acute and serious behavioral health issues that demonstrate developmentally and culturally appropriate strategies.

7Utilize the ANA Standards of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing Practice as a basis for safe and competent care.

8Incorporate theory, research and evidence from the psychobiological sciences, biological sciences, and humanities into an evidenced based practice approach to psychiatric nursing care.

9Utilize client care technologies, information systems, and communication resources to access, organize and communicate information in a professional manner.

10Establish therapeutic, collaborative relationships with members of the interdisciplinary treatment team.

11Demonstrate personal and professional growth and skill development when providing evidence based nursing care to clients with psychiatric disorders.