Module Descriptors
MENTAL HEALTH NURSING IN PRACTICE 1, 2, 3
NURS40765
Key Facts
Health, Education, Policing and Sciences
Level 4
60 credits
Contact
Leader: Brian Bell
Email: Brian.Bell@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 112
Independent Study Hours: 488
Total Learning Hours: 600
Assessment
- Achieve all proficiencies and outcomes within the Practice Assessment Document (PAD)Clinical Assessment Document weighted at 0%
- Undertake one assessed episode of care within a clinical setting by the end of part one weighted at 34%
- Written reflection 1. This is to be undertaken in practice learning period one - 1000 words weighted at 33%
- Written reflection 2. This is to be undertaken in practice learning period two - 1000 words weighted at 33%
Module Details
Module Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate satisfactory progression towards achievement of NMC Future Nurse Standards of Proficiencies (part 1)
Application, Knowledge and Understanding
2. Demonstrate an insight into the process and purpose of reflective practice in order to develop self-awareness and individual professional practice
Reflection, Learning, Analysis and Enquiry
3. Demonstrate developing awareness of evidence-based knowledge and skill that are required to fulfil the role of the mental health nurse
Knowledge and Understanding, Learning, Enquiry
4. Apply knowledge and understanding of the concepts and principles that underpin safe mental health nursing in practice
Communication, Application, Knowledge and Understanding
Application, Knowledge and Understanding
2. Demonstrate an insight into the process and purpose of reflective practice in order to develop self-awareness and individual professional practice
Reflection, Learning, Analysis and Enquiry
3. Demonstrate developing awareness of evidence-based knowledge and skill that are required to fulfil the role of the mental health nurse
Knowledge and Understanding, Learning, Enquiry
4. Apply knowledge and understanding of the concepts and principles that underpin safe mental health nursing in practice
Communication, Application, Knowledge and Understanding
Module Additional Assessment Details
ALL PARTS MUST BE PASSED
Practice Assessment: this is done through the MYE PAD DOCUMENT which is a record of achievement of the Professional Values in practice and NMC 2018 Future Nurse: Standards of Proficiency Part 1 (LO 1 & 4)
Written Reflection: completion of two pieces of reflection (one for Practice Learning Period 1 and one for Practice Learning Period 2 each being 1000 words). These will cover two platforms within the NMC 2018 Future Nurse
Standards of Proficiency: Platform 2 – Promoting health and preventing ill health; and Platform 4 – Providing and evaluating care (LO 2 & 3).
Episode of care: The practice assessor/supervisors and students will identify an appropriate episode of direct care involving meeting the needs of a person/family receiving care. Professionalism underpins all aspects of the student’s performance. The aim of this assessment is to demonstrate the student’s progression within the NMC 2018 Future
Nurse: Standards of Proficiency (LO 3).
Practice Assessment: this is done through the MYE PAD DOCUMENT which is a record of achievement of the Professional Values in practice and NMC 2018 Future Nurse: Standards of Proficiency Part 1 (LO 1 & 4)
Written Reflection: completion of two pieces of reflection (one for Practice Learning Period 1 and one for Practice Learning Period 2 each being 1000 words). These will cover two platforms within the NMC 2018 Future Nurse
Standards of Proficiency: Platform 2 – Promoting health and preventing ill health; and Platform 4 – Providing and evaluating care (LO 2 & 3).
Episode of care: The practice assessor/supervisors and students will identify an appropriate episode of direct care involving meeting the needs of a person/family receiving care. Professionalism underpins all aspects of the student’s performance. The aim of this assessment is to demonstrate the student’s progression within the NMC 2018 Future
Nurse: Standards of Proficiency (LO 3).
Module Indicative Content
Mandatory skills including:
Moving and Handling
Resuscitation
Infection prevention and control, use of personal protective equipment, hand decontamination, universal precautions
Skills and Simulation:
Introduction to risk assessment tools to determine need for support and intervention
Medicines management
Numeracy
Emergency First Aid
Mental Health First Aid
Holistic Assessment to include:
Deteriorating patient
Clinical observations: Blood pressure, pulse, respirations and O2 saturation, temperature and capillary refill monitoring and recording
Height and weight, Body Mass Index measurement
Elimination and assistance as appropriate
Collecting samples (e.g. urine, sputum and stool)
Nutrition and hydration – to include breast feeding
Fluid balance monitoring and recording
Skin assessment and hygiene needs
Rest, sleep and comfort in practice
Respond appropriately to uncontrolled symptoms
Reflection/reflective practice
Placement preparation
Practice Assessment
Practice evaluation
Looking after yourself in practice to include resilience
Moving and Handling
Resuscitation
Infection prevention and control, use of personal protective equipment, hand decontamination, universal precautions
Skills and Simulation:
Introduction to risk assessment tools to determine need for support and intervention
Medicines management
Numeracy
Emergency First Aid
Mental Health First Aid
Holistic Assessment to include:
Deteriorating patient
Clinical observations: Blood pressure, pulse, respirations and O2 saturation, temperature and capillary refill monitoring and recording
Height and weight, Body Mass Index measurement
Elimination and assistance as appropriate
Collecting samples (e.g. urine, sputum and stool)
Nutrition and hydration – to include breast feeding
Fluid balance monitoring and recording
Skin assessment and hygiene needs
Rest, sleep and comfort in practice
Respond appropriately to uncontrolled symptoms
Reflection/reflective practice
Placement preparation
Practice Assessment
Practice evaluation
Looking after yourself in practice to include resilience
Module Learning Strategies
Practice Learning Placements x3
Face to face
Online
Skills sessions/simulated learning
Group work
Virtual Learning Environment
Face to face
Online
Skills sessions/simulated learning
Group work
Virtual Learning Environment
Module Texts
DOHERTY, L. and LISTER, S. (2015) Royal Marsden Hospital Manual of Clinical Practice Procedures. 9th Edition. Oxford. Palgrave Macmillan.
NORMAN, I. & RYRIE, I. (2018) The Art and Science of Mental Health Nursing. 4th Edition. Maidenhead. Open University Press.
JASPER, M., ROSSER, M. and MOONEY, G. (2013) Professional development, reflection and decision-making in Nursing and Health. Chichester. John Wiley
NORMAN, I. & RYRIE, I. (2018) The Art and Science of Mental Health Nursing. 4th Edition. Maidenhead. Open University Press.
JASPER, M., ROSSER, M. and MOONEY, G. (2013) Professional development, reflection and decision-making in Nursing and Health. Chichester. John Wiley
Module Resources
Access to Practice Learning
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Enrolled on BSc (Hons) Nursing Practice Mental Health