Jones, StevenBifarin, Oladayo O.2019-05-102019-05-102018-11-02Bifarin, O. & Jones, S. (2018). Embedding recovery based approaches into mental health nurse training- a reflective account. British Journal of Mental Health Nursing. 7(5).2049-591910.12968/bjmh.2018.7.5.234http://hdl.handle.net/10034/622230This document is the Accepted Manuscript version of a Published Work that appeared in final form in British Journal of Mental Health Nursing, copyright © MA Education, after peer review and technical editing by the publisher. To access the final edited and published work see https://doi.org/10.12968/bjmh.2018.7.5.234Background: Mental health nursing has undoubtedly progressed as a profession but is at a hiatus that is not assisted by government policy and decreased resources. Aims: This reflective account explores some of the considerable expectations placed upon qualified nurses and the real tensions that influence care delivery standards. Methods: Reflecting on experiences gained in clinical settings, underpinned by literature on recovery, some of the expectations placed on qualified nurses in contemporary mental health service delivery are examined. Conclusion: In order to adequately inform the practices and skill set of contemporary mental health nurses, recovery models and clinical staff input should play a central role in nurse education. Education and clinical practice areas should continue to move towards each other and seize every initiative to ensure both are on the same page.enhttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/embedding recovery based approachesmental health nurse trainingArticle2052-496XBritish Journal of Mental Health Nursing