ADVANCED MENTAL HEALTH NURSING PRACTICE
MMH5MHN
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will build on their knowledge and skills in mental health nursing practice. The subject emphasises advanced and specialist practice in mental health nursing. Students will develop cognitive and technical skills that demonstrate a broad understanding of a body of knowledge of underlying principles and theoretical concepts in mental health nursing., and an advanced understanding of mental health conditions and treatment planning in the context of recovery orientated practice.
SchoolLa Trobe Rural Health School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorKate Emond
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveYes
Learning ActivitiesStudents will participate in summative and formative activities including online lectures, reflective activities, participation with peers,analysis of case studies and scenarios online, online skills sessions, online quizzes, written assessments and an oral presentation.
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeStudents have obtained knowledge required to successfully complete a Bachelors degree in Nursing or equivalent Satisfactory computer skills in Microsoft Word or equivalent programs.
Career Ready
Career-focusedYes
Work-based learningYes
Self sourced or Uni sourcedSelf Sourced
Entire subject or partial subjectPartial subject
Total hours/days requiredNo minimum hours required
Location of WBL activity (region)Flexible
WBL addtional requirementsStudents must seek out opportunities to link theoretical learning to practice.
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
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On-Line, 2021, LTU Term 4, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKate Emond
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 30 - 35
One 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 35 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1500 word equivalent Evidence of engagement and interaction. | Other | Combined | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4 |
2000 word equivalent Written Assessment | Assignment | Individual | No | 45 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
1500 word equivalent Online oral presentation | Oral presentation | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO5 |