Overview
The Psychiatric Nursing Department was founded in the 1990s and was managed by Ms. Mahin Yazdani, who holds a Master of Science in Psychiatric Nursing. In addition to teaching mental health nursing and mental illness nursing courses at the undergraduate level of nursing, the members of the department accepted the first course of students at the Master of Science in Psychiatric Nursing with the cooperation of Ms. Yazdani and Mr. Ebrahimi in 1999. The second course of student admission began in 2001 with the cooperation of Ms. Yazdani and Ms. Seyed Fatemi. The third course of admission of master's students of the department began in 2008 and has been ongoing since then. The department recruits an average of at least four students per course annually.
In addition to covering specialized courses in psychiatric nursing, this group covers courses related to psychology, mental health, and mental illness in most other undergraduate majors in the faculty. Also, members of this group collaborate in teaching PhD nursing courses, especially in qualitative research methods, mixed methods, andtheory development courses with the help of other faculty members in the faculty's educational departments, and are active in the clinical field in training and empowering nursing personnel.
In addition to guiding and advising theses in psychiatric nursing and other nursing master's degree programs, members of this group participate in guiding and advising PhD nursing dissertations and conducting research projects in collaboration with other faculty members in various departments of the faculty, university, and with other faculty members in universities in the country and even with other faculty members in different countries of the world.
Today, this group is one of the cornerstones of the School of Nursing and Midwifery, which, through excellence in education, research, and clinical practice, helps to improve, promote, and advance mental health care and the treatment of mental illnesses in various individuals in community. In addition to collaborating and participating in educational programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels, this group plays a fundamental role in the education and training of competent and efficient nurses. This group is committed to the training of nurses, especially efficient, competent, and responsive psychiatric nurses, by selecting outstanding students and providing a suitable environment for their flourishing.
The Department of Psychiatric Nursing program is comprehensive and community-oriented and encompasses a wide range of responsibilities including care, education, research, prevention, consultation, support, and management in various health, treatment, research, rehabilitation, and maintenance centers and settings. The department is a center for dynamic educational, research, and practice activities, and its faculty members are actively engaged in various fields of study.
Key Research interests include:
Quantitative and Qualitative studies and Mixed Method studies in the Health Care and Mental Health Care in individual, Groups and Families and Communities, and Ethics, Professional Ethics, Ethics in Caring, Nursing Care, Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing Care
Vision
Our vision is to be recognized as one of the best and most prestigious psychiatric nursing departments in the country, and to be a benchmark for excellence in education, research, and clinical practice. We aspire to be a beacon of innovation and a driving force in the advancement of mental health and psychiatric nursing care, not only in our region but across the country, in the care of individuals, institutions, and diverse groups in community.
The Psychiatric Nursing Department intends to develop its capabilities through participation in national and internation workshops and seminars, writing scientific articles for national and international journals, and implementing effectively its educational, research, and clinical programs in the persons, family, hospitals, health centers, rehabilitation centers and community that related to the field of psychiatric nursing, so that it is among the top three psychiatry departments in the country at the national and regional levels. This department also intends to play an effective role in promoting the group, the faculty, and the university through logical and appropriate interaction with other faculty departments, research teams and centers, educational groups of other faculties and universities, and governmental and non-governmental organizations (NGOs), with the support of the university.
Mission
In full alignment with the overarching mission of the Tabriz University of Medical Sciences and Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, the main mission of this department is to educate and train nurses and psychiatric nurses who are knowledgeable, specialized, competent and professionally committed, efficient, responsible and accountable at three levels.
At the undergraduate level, the department trains students so that they can work as skilled nurses in mental health and psychiatric clinics and centers after graduation.
At the graduate level, the department has a mission to train and educate nursing students in the field of psychiatry to work in nursing schools as instructors and in clinics and centers at three different levels of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention in mental health, treatment, rehabilitation, and rehabilitation of individuals, families, and various social groups, people with mental disorders, and their families as master's degree psychiatric nurses. Acquiring skills in mental health and mental illness nursing, psychiatric nursing interventions in various types of personal, group, and family psychotherapy, as well as acquiring sufficient knowledge and preparation about various nursing and psychiatric nursing theories and research methods, are among the most important educational activities of graduate students.
At the doctoral level (PhD) in nursing, the department's mission is to educate students by teaching health and Nursing philosophy, qualitative research, quantitative research, and mixed methods research, teaching theory and theory development, and teaching management in nursing, and acquiring skills in a specialized field of nursing and psychiatric nursing, who will acquire sufficient knowledge and skills to work in nursing schools as faculty members, in research and technology centers as researchers and innovators, and in mental health and treatment centers as expert psychiatric nurses and nursing managers.
Values
The Department of Psychiatric Nursing is guided by a set of core values that are rooted in every aspect of its work, from education and research to our engagement with the community. These values are the cornerstones of the identity of the members of the department and the principles that guide their actions.
Excellence: Members of the department are committed to achieving the highest standards in all their endeavors, including education, research, and practice, and continually strive for quality and distinction.
Ethical and Professional Responsibility: Members of the department practice with the utmost integrity and accountability. They are committed to educating nurses and nurse psychiatrists who are not only skilled but also deeply committed to ethical conduct and compassionate care.
Innovation and Evidence-Based Practice: Our department supports a culture of inquiry and innovation. Members of the department are committed to advancing the field of psychiatric nursing through rigorous research and the integration of the latest evidence into educational and clinical practices.
Student-Centered Learning: Our department is committed to the success of its students. They provide a supportive and dynamic learning environment that fosters critical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and the skills necessary for a successful career.
Collaboration: Members of this department value the power of collaboration and partnership. They actively seek to build strong relationships with other departments, universities, and healthcare institutions, both nationally and internationally, to enhance their teaching and research programs.
Objectives
To fulfill our mission and realize our vision, the Psychiatric nursing Department is committed to a set of strategic objectives that guide our activities and initiatives. These objectives are focused on enhancing department educational programs, fostering a robust research culture, empowering department faculty members and students, and serving the community.
Training proficient nurses at the undergraduate and psychiatric nurses at the Master degree to meet the evolving needs and demands of the national healthcare system.
Implementing innovative teaching methods to improve the practical and clinical skills of our students.
Securing accreditation for a PhD program in Nursing.
Establishing new specializations within the master's program, such as Pediatric Psychiatric Nursing.
Improving the quality of theoretical, practical, and clinical education for nursing and Psychiatric nursing students.
Enhancing the research capabilities of our faculty and students.
Developing and execute research projects based on regional, national, and international priorities.
Increasing the publication of research findings in reputable national and international journals.
Establishing dedicated research teams to advance specific areas of nursing and Psychiatric nursing science.
Participating in national and international scientific conferences and seminars.
Recruiting new faculty members to meet the growing needs of the department.
Strengthening the professional and practical skills of practicing nurses and psychiatric nurses and recent graduates through continuing education programs.
Actively collaborating with various non-governmental organizations to address the educational needs of the community.
Developing and implementing programs aimed at improving the mental health literacy of peoples and families and persons with mental disorders and their families.
Promoting ethical profession among our students and faculty members.