Master's Degree in Psychiatric Nursing and Mental Health

Specific skills

KT01: Describe the theoretical and methodological foundations of mental health nursing, applied to the care of people with mental disorders in different care settings.

KT02: Explain the nurse's responsibility in the field of mental health, considering the current legal framework, the rights of people with mental disorders, and the professional values of care.

KT03: Recognize the psychological, physical, social, and existential responses of individuals in situations of psychological distress, severe mental disorder, or crisis, and assess nursing interventions aimed at improving health and quality of life.

KT04: Organize mental health care, interventions, and resources with criteria of safety, quality, and efficiency, ensuring continuity of care across health, social, and community services.

ST01: Develop systems for organizing care for people with mental disorders and their environments, integrating nursing management and leadership principles into mental health resources.

ST02: Apply person‑centered mental health care plans based on comprehensive mental health assessment, oriented toward outcomes in recovery, autonomy, and quality of life.

ST03: Apply an equity, gender, and diversity perspective in the evaluation of specific needs of people with mental disorders, adjusting interventions to ensure personalized care.

ST04: Develop critical and reflective thinking for clinical decision‑making, the management of complex situations, and continuous learning in the mental health field.

ST05: Analyze evidence and data to conduct applied research in mental health nursing, contributing to evidence‑based clinical practice.

CT01: Design comprehensive, individualized, and continuous mental health nursing care based on evidence, clinical practice guidelines, and current regulations, ensuring quality, safety, and respect for individual values.

CT02: Build a respectful and empathetic therapeutic relationship with the individual and their environment, considering their life history, preferences, beliefs, and cultural diversity.

CT03: Build assertive, clear, and effective communication with individuals, families, and professional teams, especially in situations of crisis, vulnerability, or severe mental disorder.

CT04: Integrate the right to information, participation, and autonomy of individuals with mental disorders in care decision‑making, promoting empowerment and a person‑centered model.

CT05: Propose health education and self‑care promotion strategies for people with mental health problems and their caregivers, fostering relapse prevention, rehabilitation, and social integration.

CT06: Integrate effectively into interdisciplinary mental health teams, optimizing coordination and transitions across care levels.

CT07: Integrate leadership into the organization and management of mental health services, promoting quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

CT08: Advocate for self‑evaluation, self‑analysis, and continuous improvement in the professional field, generating innovative proposals to address mental health challenges and care complexity.

Title obtained

Lifelong Master's Degree in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing