These papers were prepared as part of the Advanced Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing Program, which is offered through Douglas College in New Westminster British Columbia.
These papers are to serve only as a guide.  These papers are not to be copied in whole or in part without my express permission.

All of these papers were prepared using the American Psychological Association Format.  In uploading these files the APA format was not maintained.  If you know how to transfer word documents into this format please let me know.

A comparison of the Peplau Interpersonal Relations Model and the Neuman Health Care Systems Model when applied to a clinical situation.

A community assessment including nursing diagnosis using the Neuman Health Care Systems Model as the base of assessment of community strengths, weaknesses and needs.

A group proposal to establish a therapeutic group (self-esteem).

Observations and Analysis of the Old Forest Video produced by the Douglas College Department of Psychiatric Nursing.

Observations and Analysis of a Therapeutic Group (self-esteem) six sessions.

Five annotated bibliographies from nursing journals on five different psychotropic medications since 1993.

Ethical and Legal Considerations and Issues in Acting as a Client Advocate.

Critical Issues and Factors that threaten the therapeutic community and potential solutions to maintain the therapeutic community.