The Department of Mental Health (Psychiatric) Nursing was established in 2004–2005 as an important unit within BGS INS. It focuses on preparing students to deliver compassionate psychiatric care, build therapeutic relationships, and uphold professional behaviour with patients living with mental illness.
Accepting the patient as they are — without judgement or prejudice.
Using self-awareness and self-understanding as therapeutic tools.
Maintaining consistency to ensure patient safety and trust.
Providing reassurance in an appropriate and supportive way.
To prepare nursing students to improve the lives of individuals living with mental illness while promoting emotional well-being across all age groups.
To enhance mental health awareness, strengthen professional empowerment, and expand access to care services through direct patient care, community outreach, and advocacy.
Apply therapeutic communication skills with patients and families.
Use the nursing process for psychiatric clients.
Demonstrate critical thinking for culturally sensitive care.
Recognise common psychiatric conditions and clinical presentations.
Maintain professional boundaries with vulnerable clients.
Use technology appropriately in mental health care.
Practice ethically while supporting patient autonomy and rights.