nsg2mhn mental health nursing
MENTAL HEALTH NURSING
NSG2MHN
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will be introduced to the concept of mental illness and the implications for families of the mentally ill person and broader community. Therapeutic and psychosocial interventions are discussed within the context of the broad socio-cultural environment. The student will gain an understanding of mental illness, diagnostic categories, the treatment and services available, particularly in Victoria, consumer and carer perspectives, indigenous issues and the legislative frameworks that guide service delivery patterns. Students will explore collaborative interdisciplinary care, combining general nursing care with a specific mental health nursing specialisation and develop a set of basic skills to enable them provision of recovery focused care.
FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorLouise Ward
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites NSG2ACA and NSG2MIN
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Mental Health Care: An Introduction for Health Professionals | Prescribed | Hungerford, C., Hodgson, D., Clancy, R., Jones, T., Harrison, A. & Hart, C. 2012 | MILTON: JOHN WILEY & SONS |
| Readings | Clinical Psychomotor Skills | Recommended | Tollefson, J. (2007) | SOUTH MELBOURNE: THOMSON. |
| Readings | Key concepts in nursing. | Recommended | Mason-Whitehead, E., McIntosh, A., Bryan,A. & Mason, T.(2008) | LONDON: SAGE |
| Readings | Mental Health in Australia: Collaborative Community Practice. | Recommended | Meadows, G., Singh, B., & Grigg, M. (2007) | 2ND EDN, SOUTH MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS. |
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2014, Week 30-44, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLouise Ward
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 30 - 34
Four 1.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 34 and delivered via face-to-face.
"4-hours of workshops"
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 35 - 44
One 15.0 days placement - off site per study period from week 35 to week 44 and delivered via face-to-face.
"120 hours of clinical placement which may be offered outside of the semester."
LectureWeek: 30 - 30
One 2.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 30 and delivered via face-to-face.
"2-hours of lectures"
Evidence Based LearningWeek: 31 - 34
One 4.0 hours evidence based learning per study period from week 31 to week 34 and delivered via online.
"4 Hours of on-line learning to be completed."
Evidence Based LearningWeek: 30 - 34
Nine 2.0 hours evidence based learning per study period from week 30 to week 34 and delivered via online.
"20-hours of student directed learning on-line to complement the on-line learning activities."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One 2,000-word individual essay | 50 | |
| One 2-hour written examination | Hurdle requirement: Formative & Summative evaluation of students achievement of enabling outcomes & clinical competence as prescribed in the subject. | 50 |
Bendigo, 2014, Week 30-44, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorShaun Sutcliffe
Class requirements
Evidence Based LearningWeek: 30 - 34
Nine 2.0 hours evidence based learning per study period from week 30 to week 34 and delivered via online.
"20-hours of student directed learning on-line to complement the on-line learning activities."
Evidence Based LearningWeek: 31 - 34
One 4.0 hours evidence based learning per study period from week 31 to week 34 and delivered via online.
"4 Hours of on-line learning to be completed."
LectureWeek: 30 - 30
One 2.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 30 and delivered via face-to-face.
"2-hours of lectures"
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 35 - 44
One 15.0 days placement - off site per study period from week 35 to week 44 and delivered via face-to-face.
"120 hours of clinical placement which may be offered outside of the semester."
WorkShopWeek: 30 - 34
Four 1.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 34 and delivered via face-to-face.
"4-hours of workshops"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One 2,000-word individual essay | 50 | |
| One 2-hour written examination | Hurdle requirement: Formative & Summative evaluation of students achievement of enabling outcomes & clinical competence as prescribed in the subject. | 50 |
Melbourne, 2014, Week 23-43, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLouise Ward
Class requirements
Placement - Off Site
One 15.0 days placement - off site per study period and delivered via blended.
"Students complete 120 hours of clinical placement across the semester which may be offered outside of the semester."
WorkShopWeek: 23 - 23
Five 7.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 23 to week 23 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Five 7-hour workshops delivered face to face in Week 23."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One 2,000-word individual essay | 50 | |
| One 2-hour written examination | Hurdle requirement: Formative & Summative evaluation of students achievement of enabling outcomes & clinical competence as prescribed in the subject. | 50 |
Melbourne, 2014, Week 30-44, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSinead Barry
Class requirements
WorkShop
Four 1.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students complete 4 hours of workshops."
Placement - Off Site
One 15.0 days placement - off site per study period and delivered via blended.
"Students complete 120 hours of clinical placement across the semester which may be offered outside of the semester."
Problem Based Learning
One 1.0 hours problem based learning per study period and delivered via online.
"Students complete 20-hours of student directed learning."
Lecture
One 2.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students complete a 2 hour lecture."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One 2,000-word individual essay | 50 | |
| One 2-hour written examination | Hurdle requirement: Formative & Summative evaluation of students achievement of enabling outcomes & clinical competence as prescribed in the subject. | 50 |
Mildura, 2014, Week 30-44, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLouise Ward
Class requirements
Evidence Based LearningWeek: 30 - 34
Nine 2.0 hours evidence based learning per study period from week 30 to week 34 and delivered via online.
"20-hours of student directed learning on-line to complement the on-line learning activities."
Evidence Based LearningWeek: 31 - 34
One 4.0 hours evidence based learning per study period from week 31 to week 34 and delivered via online.
"4 Hours of on-line learning to be completed."
LectureWeek: 30 - 30
One 2.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 30 and delivered via face-to-face.
"2-hours of lectures"
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 35 - 44
One 15.0 days placement - off site per study period from week 35 to week 44 and delivered via face-to-face.
"120 hours of clinical placement which may be offered outside of the semester."
WorkShopWeek: 30 - 34
Four 1.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 34 and delivered via face-to-face.
"4-hours of workshops"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One 2,000-word individual essay | 50 | |
| One 2-hour written examination | Hurdle requirement: Formative & Summative evaluation of students achievement of enabling outcomes & clinical competence as prescribed in the subject. | 50 |
Shepparton, 2014, Week 30-44, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLouise Ward
Class requirements
Evidence Based LearningWeek: 30 - 34
Nine 2.0 hours evidence based learning per study period from week 30 to week 34 and delivered via online.
"20-hours of student directed learning on-line to complement the on-line learning activities."
Evidence Based LearningWeek: 31 - 34
One 4.0 hours evidence based learning per study period from week 31 to week 34 and delivered via online.
"4 Hours of on-line learning to be completed."
LectureWeek: 30 - 30
One 2.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 30 and delivered via face-to-face.
"2-hours of lectures"
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 35 - 44
One 15.0 days placement - off site per study period from week 35 to week 44 and delivered via face-to-face.
"120 hours of clinical placement which may be offered outside of the semester."
WorkShopWeek: 30 - 34
Four 1.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 34 and delivered via face-to-face.
"4-hours of workshops"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One 2,000-word individual essay | 50 | |
| One 2-hour written examination | Hurdle requirement: Formative & Summative evaluation of students achievement of enabling outcomes & clinical competence as prescribed in the subject. | 50 |