Module Descriptors
MENTAL HEALTH NURSING CARE
NURS40767
Key Facts
Health, Education, Policing and Sciences
Level 4
20 credits
Contact
Leader: Daniela Leese
Email: daniela.leese@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 78
Independent Study Hours: 122
Total Learning Hours: 200
Pattern of Delivery
- Occurrence A, Stafford Campus, Term 2 to Term 3
Sites
- Stafford Campus
Assessment
- Presentation - 20 minutes weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the planning and delivery of care for mental health service users and their support network within a variety of settings
Knowledge and Understanding, Application
2. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a range of health issues
encountered when working in partnership with mental health service users
Knowledge, and Understanding, Application
3. Communicate an understanding of the mental health nurse’s role in safeguarding
mental health service users, their carers, families and the wider public
Knowledge, Understanding,
Learning, Communication
Knowledge and Understanding, Application
2. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a range of health issues
encountered when working in partnership with mental health service users
Knowledge, and Understanding, Application
3. Communicate an understanding of the mental health nurse’s role in safeguarding
mental health service users, their carers, families and the wider public
Knowledge, Understanding,
Learning, Communication
Module Additional Assessment Details
A presentation of 20 mins duration which may be delivered on-line or in person. Using an example from clinical practice, demonstrate your understanding of your role in the care of an individuals with two or more health issues. This should also consider the impact of your role on the individual and others who may be involved. To meet all learning outcomes.
Module Indicative Content
The overall aim is to focus on a person centred assessment – incorporating a range of clinical assessment approaches. The holistic nursing approach will include individualised Risk assessment approaches, focussing upon an introduction to managing risks such as self -harm, suicide and violence.
An introduction to your role in the care and treatment of individuals with a variety of mental health issues, including Depression, Anxiety, Psychosis, Dementia.
Utilising a range of communication theories, including Person Centred Care – Trauma informed – social inclusion – recovery focused and the importance of Multi- disciplinary working and communication. Nursing in a range of settings, and the variations in the organisation of patient care within these. Safeguarding vulnerable people.
An introduction to your role in the care and treatment of individuals with a variety of mental health issues, including Depression, Anxiety, Psychosis, Dementia.
Utilising a range of communication theories, including Person Centred Care – Trauma informed – social inclusion – recovery focused and the importance of Multi- disciplinary working and communication. Nursing in a range of settings, and the variations in the organisation of patient care within these. Safeguarding vulnerable people.
Module Learning Strategies
Online resources and Virtual Learning Environment Groupwork
Debate
Assignment Preparation Interprofessional discussion
Debate
Assignment Preparation Interprofessional discussion
Module Texts
Norman, I. and Ryrie, I. (2004) The Art and Science of Mental Health Nursing; Principles and Practice. London. Open University Press
Chamber, M. (2016) Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing: The Craft of Caring. London. Routledge.
Chamber, M. (2016) Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing: The Craft of Caring. London. Routledge.
Module Resources
Online Resources and Virtual Learning Environment
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Admissions requirements Satisfy entry requirements to the programme
Enrolled on BSc (Hons) Nursing Practice – Mental Health