Psychiatric Nursing

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Psychiatric Nursing
Directed by Lee R. Bobker
Produced by Nathan Zucker
Production
company
Dynamic Films
Distributed by Smith, Kline & French [1]
Release date
  • 1958 (1958)
Running time
34 minutes [1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Psychiatric Nursing: The Nurse-Patient Relationship is a 1958 American documentary film directed by Lee R. Bobker. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. [2] [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 Mental Health Materials Center (U.S.); National Clearinghouse for Mental Health Information (U.S.) (1967). Selected mental health films : a guide for persons responsible for planning and conducting mental health education programs in the community or in specialized educational settings. [Washington] U.S. Dept. of Health, Education, and Welfare, National Institute of Mental Health. p. 70-71. Retrieved April 15, 2020.
  2. "Psychiatric Nursing". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times . Baseline & All Movie Guide. 2008. Archived from the original on June 22, 2008. Retrieved November 8, 2008.
  3. "The 31st Academy Awards (1959) Nominees and Winners". oscars.org. Retrieved May 31, 2019.