In English
Swedish Association of Psychiatric Nurses is a organisation of nurses that are active in psychiatric care.
Swedish Association of Psychiatric Nurses has to look after and support the interests of the psychiatric nurse by:
- Contributing to the development of care, treatment, social care, rehabilitation of persons with mental illnesses and psychiatric disabilities.
- Promoting research, development and education within the function area of the psychiatric nurse
- Promoting the occupational purpose/function of the psychiatric nurse
Our line of trade comprise the psychiatric health care and adjacent areas. Every nurse that has worked or still works in the field of the Swedish Association of Psychiatic Nurses, has a similar education, or has the same professional function, can become a member of the national organisation.
Associate membership can be available to a person who is not a nurse wanting to participate in the activities of the Swedish Association of Psychiatric Nurses. The associate member is entitled to participate fully in the activities of the national organisation, apply for a scholarship together with the right to submit a motion and the right to express an opinion. However, the associate member has no vote at the annual meeting and cannot hold an elected position of trust given by the annual meeting.
Swedish Association of Psychiatric Nurses is a section within the Swedish Society of Nursing, which was also a fact at the initial formation for over 40 years ago (1964) with the name: Psykiatriska rikssektionen.
