College of Science, Technology and Applied Arts of Trinidad &Tobago (COSTAATT).This MUST include the following-: English Language, Mathematics or Accounts, Science subject (Human & Social Biology, Physics, or Chemistry) Qualification Attained: Certificate in Mental Health Nursing Where is training offered: Educational Requirement: Five (5) O Levels. They also are responsible for assessing and evaluating the mental health needs of patients, admitting, administering medication, conducting follow up treatment, monitoring social interactions and ensuring the patient is visited by relatives so that family therapy can be administered. Mental health nurses work as part of a team to provide total medical care for the patient. Roles and Description: These nurses are specially trained to deal with patients of all ages who have mental illnesses such as, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, schizophrenia and many more. REGISTERED MENTAL HEALTH / PSYCHIATRIC NURSE College of Science Technology and Applied Arts of Trinidad & Tobago (COSTAATT).University of the Southern Caribbean(USC).This MUST include the following-: English Language, Mathematics or Accounts, Science subject (Human & Social Biology, Physics, or Chemistry) Qualification Attained: Bachelor of Science (BSN) Degree in Nursing Where is training offered: Hence, nurses assess patients’ health problems and needs, develop and execute nursing careplans, and uphold medical records.
An RN mainly focuses on caring for and educating the patients and their family members about early recovery and ways of prevention of diseases. They play a vital role in promoting the wellness by performing a wide range of services.
Roles and Description: The Registered nurses’ duties vary according to the areas of their expertise. Our patients remain at the centre of our vision to provide the best healthcare in the English speaking Caribbean. Nursing in the twin island republic of Trinidad & Tobago is rewarding, and we at the Ministry of Health are committed to providing pathways of development for our front-line nursing workforce.