Module Descriptors
THE APPLICATION OF MENTAL HEALTH NURSING CARE
NURS50178
Key Facts
School of Health, Science and Wellbeing
Level 5
60 credits
Contact
Leader: Alison Hay
Email: A.L.Hay@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 175
Independent Study Hours: 425
Total Learning Hours: 600
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 50%
- EXAMINATION - UNSEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 50%
- PRACTICAL NOT IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 0%
Module Details
Module Learning Strategies
Contact Hours: (175)
129 hours Keynote Lectures/Workshops/Group work
24 hours Clinical Skills
10 hours Assessment Preparation and tutorials
12 hours Interprofessional Learning
Independent Study Hours: (425)
213 hours Directed learning - Blackboard, Reading, Preparation for Keynote Lectures/Workshops/Group work
212 hours Preparation for assessment
129 hours Keynote Lectures/Workshops/Group work
24 hours Clinical Skills
10 hours Assessment Preparation and tutorials
12 hours Interprofessional Learning
Independent Study Hours: (425)
213 hours Directed learning - Blackboard, Reading, Preparation for Keynote Lectures/Workshops/Group work
212 hours Preparation for assessment
Module Resources
Lecturers, Peers, Personal Tutor, Clinical Placements, Clinical Supervisor/Mentor, Classroom, access to computer with internet access, Blackboard, library, Powerpoint, flipchart and pens, Service users and carers
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Enrolled on BSc(Hons)/Dip.HE Nursing practice/Registered Nurse Programme at Staffordshire University
Module Texts
Barker, P. (Ed.) (2008) Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing: The Craft of Caring, (2nd Ed), London, Arnold.
Gamble, C. and Brennan, G. (2007) Working with Serious Mental Illness (2nd Ed) - A manual for Clinical Practice. London: Bailliere-Tindall
Norman I. J. and Ryrie I (2004) The Art and Science of Mental Health Nursing: A Textbook of Principles, Maidenhead, McGraw Hill / Open University Press.
Repper. J. and Perkins, R. (2003) Social Inclusion and Recovery: A Model for Mental Health Practice. London: Balliere-Tindall
Gamble, C. and Brennan, G. (2007) Working with Serious Mental Illness (2nd Ed) - A manual for Clinical Practice. London: Bailliere-Tindall
Norman I. J. and Ryrie I (2004) The Art and Science of Mental Health Nursing: A Textbook of Principles, Maidenhead, McGraw Hill / Open University Press.
Repper. J. and Perkins, R. (2003) Social Inclusion and Recovery: A Model for Mental Health Practice. London: Balliere-Tindall
Module Additional Assessment Details
1) Written Assessment 3, 000 words 50% (assessing LO's 2, 4, 5, and 6)
A written reflective account of personal and professional development related to an area of mental health practice. The account will include detail of how you have developed as a mental health practitioner over the duration of your course, identifying areas for further development and the steps that you will undertake to achieve this.
2) A SEEN EXAM length 1 HOURS weighted at 50%. (assessing LO's 2 and 3)
An examination that contains a seen scenario related to a mental health clinical situation. The examination will explore the physiology and patho-physiology of mental distress and include assessment, care planning, therapeutic interventions and psycho-education.
3) Practice Assessment Pass/Refer/fail (assessing LO 1)
Submission of approved clinical assessment documentation
Additional Assessment Details (including formative feedback / assessment:
Formative feedback will include lecturer and tutor feedback through workshops and group work and in personal and group tutorials.
A written reflective account of personal and professional development related to an area of mental health practice. The account will include detail of how you have developed as a mental health practitioner over the duration of your course, identifying areas for further development and the steps that you will undertake to achieve this.
2) A SEEN EXAM length 1 HOURS weighted at 50%. (assessing LO's 2 and 3)
An examination that contains a seen scenario related to a mental health clinical situation. The examination will explore the physiology and patho-physiology of mental distress and include assessment, care planning, therapeutic interventions and psycho-education.
3) Practice Assessment Pass/Refer/fail (assessing LO 1)
Submission of approved clinical assessment documentation
Additional Assessment Details (including formative feedback / assessment:
Formative feedback will include lecturer and tutor feedback through workshops and group work and in personal and group tutorials.
Module Indicative Content
The aim of this module is to enable students to develop knowledge and understanding of key nursing concepts and to apply this to the holistic needs of those that utilise mental health services, including family and carers. The Module is underpinned by examining bio-psychosocial, spiritual and cultural needs and delivering care that maintains dignity, is culturally competent and free from discrimination, harassment and exploitation.
The indicative content is based upon recommendations from the NMC Essential Skills Clusters (NMC, 2007); The CNO Review of Mental Health Nursing (DH, 2006) and the 10 Essential Shared Capabilities (DH, 2004) and National Occupational Standards (2007).
Values and Recovery
Exploring self-awareness and understanding how the use of self can be used effectively in providing care that is warm, sensitive and compassionate. To incorporate Recovery Approaches into therapeutic nursing interventions,
Risk Management Strategies
Promotion of safety and positive risk taking. Exploring the tension between disclosure and maintenance of professional boundaries, including protecting vulnerable people. Other strategies include: Moving and handling; Basic Life support; Personal protection training; Safe storage and safe administration of medication; Standard Infection Control procedures delivered in skills based sessions within the skills laboratories
Physical Health Needs
Examining the patho-physiology of mental health and illness, identifying the impact of mental health upon physical health and vice versa. Medication management - Incorporating an understanding of pharmacology, including interactions, side-effects and physical health monitoring.
Developing nursing practice therapeutic skills
Developing and maintaining positive therapeutic relationships and supporting those experiencing difficult and challenging circumstances. Developing assessment and care planning skills and working in partnership with the service user and significant others.
The indicative content is based upon recommendations from the NMC Essential Skills Clusters (NMC, 2007); The CNO Review of Mental Health Nursing (DH, 2006) and the 10 Essential Shared Capabilities (DH, 2004) and National Occupational Standards (2007).
Values and Recovery
Exploring self-awareness and understanding how the use of self can be used effectively in providing care that is warm, sensitive and compassionate. To incorporate Recovery Approaches into therapeutic nursing interventions,
Risk Management Strategies
Promotion of safety and positive risk taking. Exploring the tension between disclosure and maintenance of professional boundaries, including protecting vulnerable people. Other strategies include: Moving and handling; Basic Life support; Personal protection training; Safe storage and safe administration of medication; Standard Infection Control procedures delivered in skills based sessions within the skills laboratories
Physical Health Needs
Examining the patho-physiology of mental health and illness, identifying the impact of mental health upon physical health and vice versa. Medication management - Incorporating an understanding of pharmacology, including interactions, side-effects and physical health monitoring.
Developing nursing practice therapeutic skills
Developing and maintaining positive therapeutic relationships and supporting those experiencing difficult and challenging circumstances. Developing assessment and care planning skills and working in partnership with the service user and significant others.