Psychodrama: An Experiential Model for Nursing Students

Abstract

Saint Elizabeths Hospital offers its affiliating nursing students the unique opportunity of participating in psychodrama as part of their
clinical experience. The program at this hospital introduces students to an action-oriented treatment modality; prepares students for participation in groups on the clinical units; and gives students a vehicle for dealing with their concerns about working with psychiatric patients. The Psychodrama Section also gives psychodrama interns a chance to experience directing a psychodrama training session.