The nurse obtains a new position as a psychiatric-mental health nurse at the generalist level of practice. Based on the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Standards of Practice (ANA, APNA, ISPN), in which areas might the nurse plan programs and
intervention to fulfill employment expectations? Select all that apply.
1. Stress management strategies
2. Early diagnosis of psychiatric disorders
3. Parenting classes for new parents
4. Family and group psychotherapy
5. Medication teaching for anti-anxiety medications
Answer: 1, 3, 5
Explanation: Stress management strategies address health, wellness, and care of mental health problems and are appropriate for psychiatric-mental health nursing at the generalist level of practice. Parenting classes for new parents provide teaching that is consistent with the prevention of mental health problems and is consistent with psychiatric-mental health nursing at the generalist level of practice. Family and group psychotherapy is consistent at the advanced practice registered nurse level but not the generalist level. Medication teaching for anti-anxiety medications promotes quality of care for individuals with psychiatric disorders and is vital for psychiatric-mental health nursing practice at the generalist level of practice. Early diagnosis of psychiatric disorders is generally not consistent with the definition or practice of psychiatric-mental health nursing, especially at the generalist level.
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