The institute has well developed department of Psychiatric Nursing. The department currently run M. Sc. Nursing (Psychiatric Nursing) and Post Basic Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing courses. The department is actively involved in imparting knowledge, specific training in psychological therapies, building a therapeutic alliance, dealing with challenging behavior, rehabilitation of patient, psych-education about prevention of mental illness and promotion of mental health.
Maharashtra Institute of Mental Health has well equipped clinical psychology department. The department of clinical Psychology works in the area of patient care, teaching, clinical services, resource development and community services. It has a major role in the process of disability certification for Intellectual Disability, Learning Disability, Psychometric assessments and psycho-therapeutic work-up. Apart from regular lectures, group activities, film screening, discussions on recent updates in therapy are also conducted. To enhance the subject knowledge and practical skills of the students, department organizes workshops and guest lectures where experts from the field are invited. Outreach activities are also carried out by the department such as stress management workshops to the Government & Corporate sector. Learning Disability workshops for school teachers are also conducted. Students from different colleges of Maharashtra are provided observership by the department."
Aim
The aim of the M.Sc. Psychiatric/ Mental Health Nursing is to prepare graduates to assume responsibilities as nurse specialist, consultants, educators, administrators in a wide variety of professional setting.
Academic Course
M.Sc. PSYCHIATRIC NURSING
Intake Capacity
There are 10 seats per academic year.
Duration
The duration of the Master of Science in Psychiatric Nursing is of two academic years.
Objectives
On Completion of the two years M.Sc. Psychiatric/ Mental Health Nursing Programme, the graduate will be able to
Utilize/apply the concepts, theories and principles of nursing science.
Demonstrate advance competence in practice of nursing.
Practice as a nurse specialist.
Demonstrate leadership qualities and function effectively as nurse educator and manager.
Demonstrate skill in conducting nursing research, interpreting and utilizing the findings from health related research
Demonstrate the ability to plan and effect change in nursing practice and in the health care delivery system.
Establish collaborative relationship with members of other disciplines
Demonstrate interest in continued learning for personal and professional advancement.
Eligibility Criteria for M.Sc. Psychiatric Nursing
The candidate should be a Registered Nurse and Registered midwife or equivalent with State Nursing Registration Council.
The Minimum education requirements shall be passing of B.Sc. Nursing /Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing with minimum of 55% aggregate marks. 5% relaxation of marks for SC/ST candidate may be given.
The candidate should have undergone in B.Sc. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing in an institute recognized by Indian Nursing Council.
Minimum one year of work experience after Basic B.Sc. Nursing.
Minimum one year of work experience prior or after Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing.
Candidate shall be medically fit.
In- Service candidate can apply their application form through proper channel only.
POST BASIC DIPLOMA IN PSYCHIATRIC NURSING
Aim
The course is designed to develop an understanding of the dynamics of human behavior and principles, practices of psychiatric nursing.
Duration
The duration of the Master of Science in Psychiatric Nursing is of 12 months.
Intake Capacity
There are 10 seats per year.
Eligibility Criteria
As per the Indian Nursing Council guidelines the eligibility criteria for Post Basic Diploma in Psychiatric / Mental Health Nursing programme is as follows:.
1. Be a registered nurse (R.N & R.M) or equivalent
2. Possess a minimum of one year experience as staff nurse
3. Nurses From other countries must obtain an equivalence certificate from INC before admission
4. Be physically fit
OBJECTIVES
At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
Describe the concepts and principles of psychiatric/ mental health nursing.
Demonstrate therapeutic skills of inter personal relationships communications and counseling.
Demonstrate skill in providing psychiatric nursing care.
Provide emergency psychiatric nursing care and crisis intervention.
Apply nursing process in caring of psychiatric patients.
Participate effectively as a member of the health team.
Participate actively in preventive and promotive strategies of mental health care with special reference to at risk and vulnerable groups.
Organize and demonstrate skills in management of psychiatric nursing services including rehabilitation units.
Make a plan for organization of psychiatric nursing units, Conduct research in psychiatric/ mental health nursing.
Teach and supervise nurses, allied health workers, family and community.
Services
Community services:
Community survey regarding various epidemiological diseases.
Home visit.
Mental health awareness camp.
Psychiatric health assessment.
Organization of school heath program.
Involvement in immunization programme. "
Clinical Services:
Provides basic nursing care.
Assessment in mental status examination
Assist in administration of drugs.
Provide psych-education
Participation in recreational activities.
Assist in psychotherapies.
Student’s Services:
Provides high quality of nursing education to improve the overall development of students in various levels.
Prepare psychiatric nurses who work with dedication, devotion, compassion and kindness.
Develop research activity that will help to improve patient care.
Provides Learning experiences in various departments, development of physical, biological, medical and behavior sciences of students,
Involve students in workshops, conferences, seminars, Co- Curricular activities, Projects and psychodrama which helps personal and professionals growth of the students,
Provides scientific, modern and complete education to prepare skilled and highly competent psychiatric nurses who are ready to face the challenges in modern society.
Faculty
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| Name |
Miss. Shital Pralhadrao Dhoke |
| Designation |
Lecturer & Head of Department of Psychiatric Nursing |
| Mobile |
9284144850 |
| Email Id |
shitaldhoke01@gmail.com |
| UG |
B.Sc. (Nursing), Smt. Radhikabai Meghe Memorial College of Nursing, Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik, 2009 |
| Post Graduation |
M.Sc. (Psychiatric Nursing), Kasturba Nursing College, Sevagram, Wardha, 2017 |
| Experience |
4 Years |
| Publications |
"Ms.Shital Dhoke,
Mr.Muniyandi S
International Jouranl of Nursing Education and Research
""Assessment of effective planned teaching about knowledge and attitude of students towards person suffering from mental illness; in selected school"".
ISSN 2347-3640 Print
Vol. 06 Issue-02
April - June 2018"
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| Awards and Honours |
COVID-19 Worrier
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| Other Information |
"# Academic Counsellor for IGNOU programme
# Paper presentation on National Conference on
Nursing Technology and Informative System -
""A New ERA of Healthcare"".
# MUHS Recognized PG Research Guide
# Registration no.II-15683"
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| Name |
Mrs.Neeta Vinod Ambore |
| Designation |
Assistant Professor |
| Mobile |
7083779315 |
| Email Id |
neeta.amobore@gmail.com |
| Education |
M.Sc. (Psychiatric Nursing) |
| Additional Qualification |
1.Certificate course in Maharashtra State Certificate in Information Technology.
2.Cerificate in Training of trainers Integrated Management of Neonatal & Childhood Illness at Sinhgad College of Nursing.
3.Certificate in Training at Society for Psychiatric Update and Research at Shanti Nursing Home, Aurangabad.
4.Certificate Course & Training on HIV/ AIDS under GFATM, Sewagram, Wardha.
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| Ph.D.Nursing |
Ph.D.Scholar, D.Y.Patil University, Pune. |
| Teaching Experience |
11 years |
| Publications |
International Journal: 09 |
| Awards and Honors |
Speaker at National Conference at MIMH |
| Other Information |
1.MUHS Recognized Postgraduate Teacher and Guide.
2. Member in Research Advisory Committee (RAC) at MIMH.
3.Member in Admission Committee in Department of Nursing.
4. Member in Surprise Inspection Committee in MUHS.
5.Paper Setter-cum-Examiner in State Board of Nursing and Paramedical Education,
Mumbai.
6.Assisted in organizing Research Methodology Workshops under MUHS in MIMH.
7.Paper Presentation in National Nursing Conference at College of Nursing AFMC,
Pune.
8.Paper Presentation in International Conference at Dr. D. Y. Patil College of
Nursing, Pune.
9.Registration No. XLVI-12483.
10.Worked in “SANVAD” Helpline-14499 as a Counsellor at MIMH.
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| Name |
Sarika Sudhir More |
| Designation |
Nursing Tutor |
| Mobile |
8480858853 |
| Email Id |
sarikamore8237@gmail.com |
| UG |
Bsc nursing |
| Diploma |
Diploma in psychiatric nursing |
| Experience |
3 year 4 month |
| Clinical services |
1 year 4 month at Civil Hospital Ratnagiri as a Psychiatric Nurse.
2. 6 months at ACI-Cumballa Hill Hospital, Mumbai as a Staff Nurse.
3. 1Year at Civil Hospital, Ratnagiri as a Staff Nurse.
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| Teaching |
1/10/24 to till date at Maharashtra institute of mental health panchvti pune as a nursing tutor |
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| Name |
Mr. Sumit D. Khare |
| Designation |
Associate Professor & Head, Department of Psychiatric Nursing |
| Mobile |
7776968264 |
| Email Id |
sumitkhare416@gmail.com |
| Graduation |
M. Sc. Psychiatric Nursing, .Ph.D. Nursing Schola |
| Additional Qualification |
1. Certificate Course in Clinical Research
2. Cognitive Behavior Therapy Coach Practitioner Certificate
3. Certificate Course in Basic Holistic and Foot Reflexology
4. Certificate Course in Training HIV/AIDS under GFATM, New Delhi
5. Certified Practitioner for Mindfulness Intervention Program for Gymnasts
6. Certificate in Good Clinical Practices
7. Certificate in Basic Research Methodology under MUHS
8. Certificate in Advance Research Methodology under MUHS
9. Maharashtra State Government Certificate Course in Operation with MS
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| Total Teaching Experience |
17 Years 8 months |
| Professional Teaching Experience |
13 Years |
| Professional Excellence |
1 Approved UG and PG Examiner in Nursing under MUHS
2 Post Graduate Guide recognized by MUHS
3 MUHS university theory paper evaluator
4 Under MUHS performed various roles and responsibilities in examination department such as Jr, Supervior and Sr. Supervisor at theory examination centre, Centre Observer, CAP custodian, Scrutinzer
5 Worked as counsellor at MIMH during COVID-19 Pandemic
6 Worked as Centre In-charge for PBDPN theory examination
7 Paper setter and Theory paper evaluator for PBDPN course
8 Approved Examiner at MSBNPE board
9 Member in various committees at MIMH for administrative role
10 Life time member in Innovational Manuscript Group
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| Research and Scientific work |
1 Secretary in Research Advisory Committee
2 Member in Institutional Ethics Committee
3 Represented Maharashtra State and Speaker at 4th International and 25th National Conference organized by Sharada University, Greater Noida, UP under ISPN
4 Presented Research Paper in National Conference
5 Resource person for many National and State level Workshops and Conferences.
6 Organizer Chairperson and Secretary at various National and State level workshops and conferences.
7 Editorial Board Member in Mathew’s Open Access Journal, USA
8 Editorial Board Member in International Journal of Nursing and Medical Investigation, Turkey.
9 Editorial Board Member in ACTA Scientific Open Access Women’s Health Journal, Hyderabad, Telangana.
10 Peer Reviewer in International open access journals
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| Research Article Publications |
| Sr. No. |
Details |
| 1 |
Author Name: Sumit Dadaji Khare
Journal Name: International Journal of Nursing and Healthcare
Online ISSN: 2454-4906
Title: Understanding Mental Health: A review for Psychiatric Nursing Practice
Volume: 11
Issue No: 03
Pages: 34-38
Year: 2025
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| 2 |
Author Name: Sumit Dadaji Khare
Journal Name: International Journal of Nursing Research
Online ISSN: 2456-1320
Title: Emotional Well-being: A Psychiatric Nursing Overview
Volume: 11
Issue No: 03
Pages: 34-38
Year: 2025
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| 3 |
Author: Sumit Khare
Journal Name: International Journal of Nursing Research and Healthcare
ISSN: 2456-1320
Title: Mental Retardation affects quality of life in families of disabled children and role of nursing practices: A review
Volume: 01
Issue: 01
Pages: 100-109
Year: 2015
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| 4 |
Author: Mayuri Gawande, Sumit Khare (Corresponding author)
Journal Name: International Journal of Nursing and Medical Investigation
ISSN: 2656-4656
Title: A Study to Assess the Quality of Life among Wives of Patients with Alcohol Dependence Syndrome in Selected De-addiction Centers in City
Volume: 8
Issue: 2 (April-June)
Pages: 13-18
Year: 2022
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| 5 |
Author: Archana Hange, Sumit Khare (Corresponding author)
Journal Name: International Journal of Nursing and Medical Investigation
ISSN: 2656-4656
Title: Assessment of Challenges Faced and Coping Strategies Adopted by Nursing Students in Psychiatric Ward of Selected Hospitals
Volume: 06
Issue: 01 (Jan-Mar)
Pages: 01-05
Year: 2021
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| 6 |
Author: Sumit Khare
Journal Name: International Journal of Nursing Research
ISSN: 2656-1320
Title: Depression among Healthcare Workers during the Pandemic: The Faultless Fundamentals
Volume: 07
Issue: 01 (Jan-Mar)
Pages: 28-34
Year: 2021
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| 7 |
Author: Sumit Khare
Journal Name: International Journal of Nursing Research
ISSN: 2656-1320
Title: Effect of the Corona virus Disease 2019 Pandemic on School-going Children
Volume: 07
Issue: 01 (Jan-Mar)
Pages: 35-41
Year: 2021
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| 8 |
Author: Archana Hange, Sumit Khare (Corresponding author)
Journal Name: Innovation Journal of Nursing and Health care
ISSN: 2454-4906
Title: Challenges Faced and Coping Strategies Adopted by Nursing Students in Psychiatric Ward
Volume: 07
Issue: 01 (Jan-Mar)
Pages: 22-27
Year: 2021
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| 9 |
Author: Rupam Gaikwad, Sumit Khare (Corresponding author)
Journal Name: Indian Journal of Nursing Sciences
eISSN: 2581-463X
Title: Assessment of the Knowledge among Caregivers of Epileptic Patients Regarding Epilepsy
Volume: 05
Issue: 04 (Oct-Dec)
Pages: 189-193
Year: 2020
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| 10 |
Author: Rupam Gaikwad, Sumit Khare (Corresponding author)
Journal Name: International Journal of Nursing and Medical Investigation
ISSN: 2656-4656
Title: Epilepsy: Pathophysiology and Associated Comorbidities
Volume: 05
Issue: 04 (Oct-Dec)
Pages: 46-50
Year: 2020
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| Publications |
National Journal :02
International Journal: 09
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| Awards and Honors |
1. First prize in Model Inter- College Competition (Ethanol Fermentation) at Microbial Information Centre & Research Organization, Miraj.
2. First Prize in Quiz Competition under Pasteur Club, Willingdon College, Sangli
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| Other Information |
Member in PG (Psychiatric Nursing) Examiner Panel under MUHS
Editorial Board Member in 2 International Journal of Nursing
MUHS Recognized Postgraduate Teacher and Guide
Member in Institutional Ethics Committee at MIMH
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|
 |
| Name |
Mr. Divyam Sunil Nikam |
| Designation |
Lecturer of Psychiatric Nursing |
| Mobile |
9764667999 |
| Email Id |
divyam682@gmail.com |
| UG |
B.Sc. (Nursing), Dr. D.Y. Patil College Of Nursing, Kolhapur, 2015 |
| Post Graduation |
M.Sc. (Psychiatric Nursing), Sinhgad College of Nursing, Pune, 2018 |
| Ph. D Nursing |
Ph. D Nursing Scholar, MUHS, Nashik |
| Experience |
5 years 4 months |
| Publications |
Ms.Shital Dhoke, Mr.Muniyandi S International Jouranl of Nursing Education and Research ""Assessment of effective planned teaching about knowledge and attitude of students towards person suffering from mental illness; in selected school"". ISSN 2347-3640 Print Vol. 06 Issue-02 April - June 2018 |
| Awards and Honors |
Awarded Best-Teacher at MIMH in 2022
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| Additional Qualification |
Certificate Course in Basic Holistic and Foot Reflexology, 2013.
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| Publications |
International Journal: 05
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| Other Information |
Paper presentation on National Conference on ""Empowring Nursing Research Innovations, Competencies and Challenges in MCH Care"".
MUHS Recognized PG Research Guide
College Co-ordinator at MUHS
Registration no.XLVII-2327"
Member in Institutional Ethics Committee at MIMH
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