Module Descriptors
MENTAL HEALTH NURSING PRACTICE 7, 8, 9
NURS60762
Key Facts
School of Health, Science and Wellbeing
Level 6
60 credits
Contact
Leader: Donna Doherty
Email: Donna.Doherty2@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 208
Independent Study Hours: 392
Total Learning Hours: 600
Assessment
- Achieve all proficiencies and outcomes within the practice assessment document (PAD) Clinical practice document weighted at 0%
- Undertake one assessed episode of care within a clinical setting. Assessed in practice weighted at 34%
- Written reflection 1. This is to be undertaken in practice learning period 7- 1000 words weighted at 33%
- Written reflection 2. This is to be undertaken in practice learning period 8- 1000 words weighted at 33%
Module Details
Module Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrates the achievement of NMC Future Nurse: standards of
proficiency for part 3.
Communication, Knowledge and Understanding, Application
2. Critically analyse and reflect on the role of the mental health nurse when leading and improving the quality of patient care
Learning, problem solving, Reflection
3. Critically analyse and apply evidence-based knowledge and a range of skills required for leading mental health nursing practice and for improving the safety and quality of care.
Application, learning, enquiry
4. Critically demonstrate and articulate professional values for leading mental health nursing practice and being an accountable professional.
Understanding, Application
proficiency for part 3.
Communication, Knowledge and Understanding, Application
2. Critically analyse and reflect on the role of the mental health nurse when leading and improving the quality of patient care
Learning, problem solving, Reflection
3. Critically analyse and apply evidence-based knowledge and a range of skills required for leading mental health nursing practice and for improving the safety and quality of care.
Application, learning, enquiry
4. Critically demonstrate and articulate professional values for leading mental health nursing practice and being an accountable professional.
Understanding, Application
Module Additional Assessment Details
ALL PARTS MUST BE PASSSED
Practice assessment: - this is done through the MYE PAD DOCUMENT which is a record of achievement of the Professional Values in practice and NMC Future Nurse: Standards of Proficiency Part 3 (LO 1 & 2).
Written Reflection: completion of two pieces of reflection (one for Practice Learning Period 7 and one for Practice Learning Period 8 each being 1000 words). These will cover three platforms within the NMC 2018 Future Nurse Standards of proficiency: Platform 1 - Being and Accountable Professional, Platform 5 - Leading and Managing Nursing Care and Working in Teams and Platform 7 - Coordinating Care (LO 3 & 4).
Episode of care - The practice assessor/supervisors and student will identify an appropriate episode of direct care involving meeting the needs of a group of people receiving care or in caring for an individual with complex health care needs. Within this episode students should demonstrate skills to undertake a comprehensive assessment and understanding of commonly encountered presentations. 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).
The elective placement is formative.
Practice assessment: - this is done through the MYE PAD DOCUMENT which is a record of achievement of the Professional Values in practice and NMC Future Nurse: Standards of Proficiency Part 3 (LO 1 & 2).
Written Reflection: completion of two pieces of reflection (one for Practice Learning Period 7 and one for Practice Learning Period 8 each being 1000 words). These will cover three platforms within the NMC 2018 Future Nurse Standards of proficiency: Platform 1 - Being and Accountable Professional, Platform 5 - Leading and Managing Nursing Care and Working in Teams and Platform 7 - Coordinating Care (LO 3 & 4).
Episode of care - The practice assessor/supervisors and student will identify an appropriate episode of direct care involving meeting the needs of a group of people receiving care or in caring for an individual with complex health care needs. Within this episode students should demonstrate skills to undertake a comprehensive assessment and understanding of commonly encountered presentations. 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).
The elective placement is formative.
Module Indicative Content
The contents of the module will incorporate the following areas which link to the MYEPAD document and
sills annexe A & B requirements for Part 3-
Statutory and mandatory training (BLS, Moving & Handling, Information Governance update and Infection
Prevention and Control I (level two).
Difficult conversations including breaking bad news, distress, supporting those who are feeling emotionally
or physically vulnerable
Therapeutic interventions
Escalation procedures
Deteriorating Patient
Recognise respond to, and manage uncontrolled symptoms
Signs of abuse
Intravenous fluids
Bladder and bowel care and management
Manual evacuation
Respiratory care and management
Medicines management and administration
Numeracy and calculation
Infusion pumps and monitoring devices
Care of the dying person and support of their significant others
Acute and chronic pain management
Complex care needs including physical, psychological and social needs
The concept of spirituality and spiritual care
Skills consolidation
Placement preparation and evaluation
Practice assessment preparation
Reflective practice to enhance care and professional development
Mental Health specific content will include:
Behavioural Family Therapy – 5-day Meriden Family Programme certified training course.
Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy – 8 ˝ days
Additional specialist mental health content will also be included, for example:
Care in secure environments
Perinatal mental health
Dual diagnosis
substance use
Bipolar workshop
sills annexe A & B requirements for Part 3-
Statutory and mandatory training (BLS, Moving & Handling, Information Governance update and Infection
Prevention and Control I (level two).
Difficult conversations including breaking bad news, distress, supporting those who are feeling emotionally
or physically vulnerable
Therapeutic interventions
Escalation procedures
Deteriorating Patient
Recognise respond to, and manage uncontrolled symptoms
Signs of abuse
Intravenous fluids
Bladder and bowel care and management
Manual evacuation
Respiratory care and management
Medicines management and administration
Numeracy and calculation
Infusion pumps and monitoring devices
Care of the dying person and support of their significant others
Acute and chronic pain management
Complex care needs including physical, psychological and social needs
The concept of spirituality and spiritual care
Skills consolidation
Placement preparation and evaluation
Practice assessment preparation
Reflective practice to enhance care and professional development
Mental Health specific content will include:
Behavioural Family Therapy – 5-day Meriden Family Programme certified training course.
Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy – 8 ˝ days
Additional specialist mental health content will also be included, for example:
Care in secure environments
Perinatal mental health
Dual diagnosis
substance use
Bipolar workshop
Learning Strategies
Face to face / online / Practice learning / skills sessions / simulated learning / realistic rehearsal
Experiential learning and simulation activities will be used in relation to clinical skills, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy and Behavioural Family Therapy.
Experiential learning and simulation activities will be used in relation to clinical skills, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy and Behavioural Family Therapy.
Module Texts
Norman, I.J. & Ryrie, I. (2018) The art and science of mental health nursing: principles and practice, 4th edn. Open University Press; Maidenhead.
Wright, K. and McKeown, M. (eds) (2018) Essentials of Mental Health Nursing. London; Sage Publications Ltd.
Chambers, M. (2017) Psychiatric and mental health nursing: the craft of caring, 3rd edn. Routledge; Abingdon.
Falloon, I., Fadden, G., Mueser, K., Gingerich, S., Rappaport, S., McGill, C., Graham-Hole, V. and Gair, F. (n.d.) Family Work Manual. Birmingham; Meriden Family Programme
Marquis, B.L. & Huston, C.J. (2017) Leadership roles and management functions in nursing: theory and application. 9th (International) edn. Lippincott Williams and Wilkins; Philadelphia.
Marshall, E.S. (2011) Transformational leadership in nursing: from expert clinician to influential leader. Springer; London.
Bishop, V. (2009) Leadership for nursing and allied health care professions. McGraw-Hill Open University Press; Maidenhead.
Doherty, L. and Lister, S. (2015) Royal Marsden Hospital Manual of Clinical Procedures. 9th Edition. Oxford. Palgrave Macmillan.
Mindfulness – lift from competent nurse?
John Kabat Zinn
Ellen Langer
Wright, K. and McKeown, M. (eds) (2018) Essentials of Mental Health Nursing. London; Sage Publications Ltd.
Chambers, M. (2017) Psychiatric and mental health nursing: the craft of caring, 3rd edn. Routledge; Abingdon.
Falloon, I., Fadden, G., Mueser, K., Gingerich, S., Rappaport, S., McGill, C., Graham-Hole, V. and Gair, F. (n.d.) Family Work Manual. Birmingham; Meriden Family Programme
Marquis, B.L. & Huston, C.J. (2017) Leadership roles and management functions in nursing: theory and application. 9th (International) edn. Lippincott Williams and Wilkins; Philadelphia.
Marshall, E.S. (2011) Transformational leadership in nursing: from expert clinician to influential leader. Springer; London.
Bishop, V. (2009) Leadership for nursing and allied health care professions. McGraw-Hill Open University Press; Maidenhead.
Doherty, L. and Lister, S. (2015) Royal Marsden Hospital Manual of Clinical Procedures. 9th Edition. Oxford. Palgrave Macmillan.
Mindfulness – lift from competent nurse?
John Kabat Zinn
Ellen Langer
Module Resources
Access to practice learning
Access to Virtual Learning Environments
Simulation suite facilities and clinical skills labs
Access to Virtual Learning Environments
Simulation suite facilities and clinical skills labs
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Enrolled on BSC (Hons) Nursing Practice Mental Health
Successful completion of level 5 requirements
Successful completion of level 5 requirements