Investigative Report About the Role, Responsibility, and Functions of a Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

INVESTIGATIVE REPORT ABOUT THE ROLE,
RESPONSIBILITY, AND FUNCTIONS OF A MENTAL
HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER

Table of Contents
Introduction................................................................................................................................3
Aim.............................................................................................................................................3
Data obtaining method...............................................................................................................3
Ethical consideration..................................................................................................................3
Limitations.................................................................................................................................3
Validity of research....................................................................................................................4
Discussion..................................................................................................................................4
Professional bodies.................................................................................................................4
Workplace settings.................................................................................................................4
Key professional qualities and values....................................................................................5
Other agencies to work with...................................................................................................6
Teamwork...............................................................................................................................6
Professional supervision.........................................................................................................7
Ethical dilemmas....................................................................................................................7
Conclusion..................................................................................................................................8
Reference list..............................................................................................................................9

Introduction
The topic of the research is about investigation of different roles and responsibilities of a
mental health nurse. Information was gathered from primary sources in the form of
interviews and supported by secondary sources like journals and websites. This group of
professional mental health nurses plays different roles like planning and providing support to
mental health (MH) patients. Support includes medical and nursing care, which helps patients
to get relief from different MH conditions. Different skills like communication are necessary
for this profession. In this report, elaboration of different factors that regulate and impact on
mental health nursing practice is evaluated.
Aim
The aim of this research is to investigate the main roles, responsibilities, and functions of a
mental health Nurse practitioner (MHNP).
Data obtaining method
In this case, both primary and secondary data have been obtained. As mentioned by Schnall
(2016), MHNPs experience and learn from working. Due to this reason, information based on
real-life can be gathered through primary data collection methods. In the case of this study, a
face-to-face interview of an MHNP has been taken to obtain primary data. This information
can be reviewed from the printed version of the PowerPoint presentation developed in the
previous assignment. On the other hand, secondary resources have been collected from
authentic books, websites, and journals. This information is based on the past and present
literature about the functions, difficulties, and responsibilities of MHNP. Comparing and
contrasting the secondary information gathered helps to develop a clear understanding of the
topic of the research.
Ethical consideration
During the time of data collection, all ethical guidelines have been maintained. Before
collecting the primary information, the aim and the process of this research were informed to
the selected MHNP. After getting the consent, the information has been gathered. During the
data collection, the respondent has not been forced to provide any personal information. It has
been promised that the confidentiality of this data will be maintained. Moreover, the name of
the practitioner has not been revealed as per the request. On the other hand, secondary
information that is open to all has been reviewed. While comparing and contrasting
secondary information, the names of the authors have been mentioned clearly to show
gratitude to them for their valuable contribution to this research.
Limitations