INNOVATIONS IN PSYCHIATRIC NURSING EDUCATION: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW

Abstract

Psychiatric nursing education stands at the forefront of addressing the complex and dynamic landscape of mental health care. This comprehensive review explores recent innovations in psychiatric nursing education, analyzing transformative approaches such as curriculum design, technology integration, simulation-based learning, and interprofessional education. By examining the impact of these innovations on student learning outcomes and the quality of psychiatric nursing practice, this article aims to inform educators, policymakers, and practitioners. Furthermore, it discusses challenges faced by psychiatric nursing education and outlines potential future directions.