Module Descriptors
MENTAL HEALTH NURSING IN PRACTICE 7 (RNDA)
NURS60784
Key Facts
Health, Education, Policing and Sciences
Level 6
20 credits
Contact
Leader: Catherine Hulse
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 112.5
Independent Study Hours: 87.5
Total Learning Hours: 470
Pattern of Delivery
  • Occurrence A, Stoke Campus, Term 3 to Term 1
  • Occurrence B, Stafford Campus, Term 3 to Term 1
  • Occurrence C, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Campus, Term 3 to Term 1
  • Occurrence D, Stoke Campus, Term 3 to Term 1
Sites
  • Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Campus
  • Stafford Campus
  • Stoke Campus
Assessment
  • WRITTEN REFLECTION LINKED TO NMC PLATFORM 7 - 1500 WORDS weighted at 100%
Module Details
LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. Critically analyse and apply evidence-based knowledge to a range of skills required for leading mental health nursing practice and for improving the safety and quality of care

2. Critically demonstrate and articulate professional values for leading mental health nursing practice and being an accountable professional.
ASSESSMENT DETAILS
Written reflection linked to NMC Platform 7 – Coordinating care.

Written reflection – this will require reflection upon a scenario. This can be hypothetical or chosen from placement 7 and will be linked to platform 7, coordinating care. Students will use a reflective model to structure their work. (LO 1 and 2) .

Formative feedback on proficiency progression by Academic Assessor at end of placement.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
Drug calculations/numeracy for nursing

Therapeutic interventions

Difficult conversations including breaking bad news, supporting those who are feeling emotionally or physically vulnerable or in distress

Spirituality and spiritual care

Care of the dying person and support of their significant others

Organ and tissue donation, advanced planning decisions, living wills and health and lasting powers of attorney.

Perinatal mental health

Coordinating care and team working
Reflective practice to enhance care and professional development

Placement preparation

Practice assessment

Looking after yourself in placement to include resilience
WEB DESCRIPTOR
This module aims to build your knowledge, experience and skills around mental health nursing care with a specific focus upon practical skills and reflective practice. The module links to practice learning period 7. You will undertake study related to the underpinning theory around common practical skills related to mental health nursing care alongside having the opportunity to develop those practical skills by undertaking simulated practice within the University Skills and Simulation Labs. You will continue to develop an understanding of evidence-based practice and practical skills that are required to fulfil the role of the mental health nurse.
LEARNING STRATEGIES
Practice learning period 7
Face to face teaching
Skills and simulated practice
Group activities

Online lectures and activities
TEXTS
Esterhuizen P (2019) Reflective Practice in Nursing. London, Sage Publishing.

Lister S, Hofland J, Grafton H (2020) The Royal Marsden Manual of Clinical Nursing Procedures. 10th edition. Professional Edition. West Sussex. Wiley-Blackwell.

Nash M (2010) Physical Health and Well-Being in Mental Health Nursing. Clinical Skills for Practice. Berkshire, Open University Press.

Wright K (2011) Drug calculations for Nurses. Context for practice. Hampshire, Palgrave Macmillan.
RESOURCES
Access to practice learning

Access to virtual learning environments

Simulation suite/skills labs facilities

During this module, members of our service user and carer group will be involved in the simulated learning environment activities.
SPECIAL ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
Enrolled on BSc (Hons) Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship (Mental Health)