1. STANDARDS OF
MENTAL HEALTH
NURSING

2. PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
STANDARDS
Standard I : THEORY
 Application of relevant theories
Standard II : DATA COLLECTION
Collects data that are comprehensive, accurate
and systematic

3. Standard III : DIAGNOSIS
Identification of those actual or potential
health problems
Standard IV : PLANNING
 Develops a nursing care plan with specific goals and
interventions
Standard V : INTERVENTION
 Nursing actions that promote, maintain or restore
physical and mental health, prevent illness and
effect rehabilitation.

4. a) Psychotherapeutic interventions
b) Health teaching
c) Activities of daily living
d) Somatic therapies
e) Therapeutic environment
f) Psychotherapy
Standard VI : EVALUATION

5. PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE
STANDARD
Standard VII : PEER REVIEW
Standard VIII : CONTINUING EDUCATION
Standard IX : INTERDISCIPLINARY
COLLABORATION

6. Standard X : UTILIZATION OF
COMMUNITY HEALTH
SYSTEMS
Standard XI : RESEARCH