448X –Learning Path Assessment #12Compare and Contrast Nursing RolesDemonstrateyour understanding of the role of the mental health nurse andrelate it tothe role of nursing in general (in acute care settingsas well as other settings).Answer the following questions in paragraph form using references from the learning path.•What are the differences and similarities between a mental healthnurse and an acute care nurse?•How might the mental health nurse role be incorporated in yourownnursing practice currently?Mental Health Nursing TheoryUsing Peplau’s Interpersonal Theory of Nursing, clearly explain the meaning/purpose ofnurses’ approach to interacting with patients in both mental health & all nursing areas.Answer the following questions in paragraph form using references from the learning path.•How does Peplau’s Interpersonal Theory of Nursing apply (or not apply)to nursing practice in mental health and all other areas of nursingcare? •How does this theory apply or not apply to your current nursing practice?Historical and Present Day PerspectiveThoroughlyand accurately describethe historic origins of mentalhealth nursing. Includeat least 3-5 names & dates of key mental health nursing history and an explanation of the role’s significance today.Answer the following questions in paragraph form using references from the learning path•What are some key historical events in mental health nursing and what is their meaning for today’s mental health nursing?•How are these past events significant for today?Key Concepts in Mental Health NursingSynthesizeresources to accurately & thoroughly define 1)milieu therapy, 2) crisis intervention and 3)the use of pharmacological, biological and complementary interventions.Describehow mental health nursing uses each of these interventions. Answer the following questions in paragraph form using references from the learning path. •What are the key interventions related to milieu therapy, crisis intervention and pharmacological, biological and complementary interventions? How does a psychiatric mental health nurse use these? •How are these key concepts interrelated or how do they relate to each other? ReferencesCheck writing spelling, grammar, and APA in-text citations. Provide an APA style
