NURSING: MENTAL HEALTH AND ILLNESS
NSG3MHI
2020
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
This subject consolidates nursing skills and person-centred care with a focus on mental health and illness. Through lectures, online activities, workshops, clinical skills laboratories and a clinical placement you will explore common challenges experienced by individuals with mental health and substance abuse issues. The clinical practicum will allow you to integrate theoretical principles to the nursing practice of individuals with mental health issues. To achieve the learning outcomes of this subject you will be expected to complete a range of written, verbal and clinical assessments within a 12-week period. This subject addresses La Trobe's Innovation and Entrepreneurship Essential. Specifically, you will use your creativity to develop a mental health care promotional activity. This will include developing skills as a social entrepreneur to collaborate and effectively network with industry partners, peers and health care consumers.
SchoolNursing and Midwifery
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorLouise Ward
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted in one of the following course codes: HBNPRW, RBN, HBN, HBNM, HBNUP, HBNGEW, HBNGEB, HBNGE, HBNGEM, HBNGES, HBNENW, HBNENB, HBNEN, HBNENM, HBNENS, HBNENK, HBNENF, HZNMD, HZNMDB; AND must have passed NSG2ANB
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsStudent must complete between 112 - 120 hours of clinical placement
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedYes
Work-based learningYes
Self sourced or Uni sourced
Uni Sourced
Entire subject or partial subjectPartial subject
Total hours/days required120
Location of WBL activity (region)Domestic - regional
Domestic - metro
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Week 05-25, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAnne-Marie Mahoney
Class requirements
Directed Reading
Week:
6
-
24
One 94.00 h directed reading per study period
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 6 to week 24
and delivered via online.
"Self directed"
Lecture
Week:
6
-
18
One 2.00 h lecture per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 6 to week 18
and delivered via face-to-face.
"As per clinical planner for cohorts"
Lecture
Week:
6
-
24
Sixteen 1.00 h lecture per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 6 to week 24
and delivered via online.
"ONLINE"
Placement - Off Site
Week:
11
-
25
One 120.00 h placement - off site per study period
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 11 to week 25
and delivered via face-to-face.
"Clinical placement"
Practical
Week:
6
-
18
Five 2.00 h practical per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 6 to week 18
and delivered via face-to-face.
"As per clinical planner for cohorts"
WorkShop
Week:
6
-
18
Ten 2.00 h workshop per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 6 to week 18
and delivered via face-to-face.
"As per clinical planner for cohorts"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Individual written clinical case assessment (3,000 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 45 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4 |
| One Clinical placement assessment (3,000-word equivalent) Hurdle requirement. It is essential to pass the clinical placement to pass the subject | N/A | N/A | Yes | null | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
| Team assessment of promotion of mental health (3,000 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
| One Individual written clinical case assessment (3,000 word equivalent) Students will reflect on their learning and understanding of mental illness. | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO2, SILO5 |
Bendigo, 2020, Week 05-25, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKate Emond
Class requirements
Directed Reading
Week:
9
-
25
One 94.00 h directed reading per study period
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 9 to week 25
and delivered via online.
"Self directed"
Lecture
Week:
6
-
7
One 2.00 h lecture per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 6 to week 7
and delivered via face-to-face.
"As per clinical planner for cohorts"
Lecture
Week:
6
-
25
Sixteen 1.00 h lecture per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 6 to week 25
and delivered via online.
Placement - Off Site
Week:
8
-
25
One 120.00 h placement - off site per study period
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 8 to week 25
and delivered via face-to-face.
"Clinical placement"
Practical
Week:
6
-
7
Five 2.00 h practical per study period
on weekends
during the day
from week 6 to week 7
and delivered via face-to-face.
"As per clinical planner for cohorts"
WorkShop
Week:
6
-
7
Ten 2.00 h workshop per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 6 to week 7
and delivered via face-to-face.
"As per clinical planner for cohorts"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Individual written clinical case assessment (3,000 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 45 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4 |
| One Clinical placement assessment (3,000-word equivalent) Hurdle requirement. It is essential to pass the clinical placement to pass the subject | N/A | N/A | Yes | null | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
| Team assessment of promotion of mental health (3,000 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
| One Individual written clinical case assessment (3,000 word equivalent) Students will reflect on their learning and understanding of mental illness. | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO2, SILO5 |
Mildura, 2020, Week 05-25, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSandra Connor
Class requirements
Directed Reading
Week:
9
-
25
One 94.00 h directed reading per study period
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 9 to week 25
and delivered via online.
"Self directed"
Lecture
Week:
9
-
25
Sixteen 1.00 h lecture per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 9 to week 25
and delivered via online.
Lecture
Week:
9
-
9
One 2.00 h lecture per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 9 to week 9
and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off Site
Week:
14
-
25
One 120.00 h placement - off site per study period
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 14 to week 25
and delivered via face-to-face.
"Clinical placement"
Practical
Week:
9
-
13
Five 2.00 h practical per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 9 to week 13
and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShop
Week:
9
-
13
Ten 2.00 h workshop per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 9 to week 13
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Individual written clinical case assessment (3,000 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 45 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4 |
| One Clinical placement assessment (3,000-word equivalent) Hurdle requirement. It is essential to pass the clinical placement to pass the subject | N/A | N/A | Yes | null | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
| Team assessment of promotion of mental health (3,000 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
| One Individual written clinical case assessment (3,000 word equivalent) Students will reflect on their learning and understanding of mental illness. | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO2, SILO5 |
Shepparton, 2020, Week 05-25, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJenny Bassett
Class requirements
Directed Reading
Week:
6
-
25
One 94.00 h directed reading per study period
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 6 to week 25
and delivered via face-to-face.
"Self directed"
Lecture
Week:
6
-
7
One 2.00 h lecture per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 6 to week 7
and delivered via face-to-face.
"As per clinical planner for cohorts"
Lecture
Week:
6
-
25
Sixteen 1.00 h lecture per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 6 to week 25
and delivered via online.
Placement - Off Site
Week:
8
-
25
One 120.00 h placement - off site per study period
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 8 to week 25
and delivered via face-to-face.
"Clinical placement"
Practical
Week:
6
-
7
Five 2.00 h practical per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 6 to week 7
and delivered via face-to-face.
"As per clinical planner for cohorts"
WorkShop
Week:
6
-
7
Ten 2.00 h workshop per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 6 to week 7
and delivered via face-to-face.
"As per clinical planner for cohorts"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Individual written clinical case assessment (3,000 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 45 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4 |
| One Clinical placement assessment (3,000-word equivalent) Hurdle requirement. It is essential to pass the clinical placement to pass the subject | N/A | N/A | Yes | null | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
| Team assessment of promotion of mental health (3,000 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
| One Individual written clinical case assessment (3,000 word equivalent) Students will reflect on their learning and understanding of mental illness. | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO2, SILO5 |
Berwick (Chisholm Institute), 2020, Week 09-26, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJoanne Joyce-McCoach
Class requirements
Directed Reading
Week:
9
-
26
One 94.00 h directed reading per study period
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 9 to week 26
and delivered via online.
"Self directed"
Lecture
Week:
10
-
10
One 2.00 h lecture per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 10
and delivered via face-to-face.
Lecture
Week:
9
-
26
Sixteen 1.00 h lecture per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 9 to week 26
and delivered via online.
Placement - Off Site
Week:
11
-
26
One 120.00 h placement - off site per study period
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 11 to week 26
and delivered via face-to-face.
"Clinical placement"
Practical
Week:
10
-
10
Five 2.00 h practical per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 10
and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShop
Week:
10
-
10
Ten 2.00 h workshop per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 10
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Individual written clinical case assessment (3,000 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 45 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4 |
| One Clinical placement assessment (3,000-word equivalent) Hurdle requirement. It is essential to pass the clinical placement to pass the subject | N/A | N/A | Yes | null | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
| Team assessment of promotion of mental health (3,000 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
| One Individual written clinical case assessment (3,000 word equivalent) Students will reflect on their learning and understanding of mental illness. | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO2, SILO5 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Week 09-26, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLouise Ward
Class requirements
Directed Reading
Week:
9
-
26
One 94.00 h directed reading per study period
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 9 to week 26
and delivered via online.
"Self directed"
Lecture
Week:
9
-
26
Sixteen 1.00 h lecture per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 9 to week 26
and delivered via online.
Lecture
Week:
10
-
10
One 2.00 h lecture per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 10
and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off Site
Week:
11
-
26
One 120.00 h placement - off site per study period
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 11 to week 26
and delivered via face-to-face.
"Clinical placement"
Practical
Week:
10
-
10
Five 2.00 h practical per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 10
and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShop
Week:
10
-
10
Ten 2.00 h workshop per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 10
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Individual written clinical case assessment (3,000 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 45 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4 |
| One Clinical placement assessment (3,000-word equivalent) Hurdle requirement. It is essential to pass the clinical placement to pass the subject | N/A | N/A | Yes | null | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
| Team assessment of promotion of mental health (3,000 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
| One Individual written clinical case assessment (3,000 word equivalent) Students will reflect on their learning and understanding of mental illness. | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO2, SILO5 |
Frankston (Chisholm Institute), 2020, Week 09-26, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJoanne Joyce-McCoach
Class requirements
Directed Reading
Week:
9
-
26
One 94.00 h directed reading per study period
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 9 to week 26
and delivered via online.
"Self directed"
Lecture
Week:
10
-
10
One 2.00 h lecture per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 10
and delivered via face-to-face.
Lecture
Week:
9
-
26
Sixteen 1.00 h lecture per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 9 to week 26
and delivered via online.
Placement - Off Site
Week:
11
-
26
One 120.00 h placement - off site per study period
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 11 to week 26
and delivered via face-to-face.
"Clinical placement"
Practical
Week:
10
-
10
Five 2.00 h practical per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 10
and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShop
Week:
10
-
10
Ten 2.00 h workshop per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 10
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Individual written clinical case assessment (3,000 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 45 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4 |
| One Clinical placement assessment (3,000-word equivalent) Hurdle requirement. It is essential to pass the clinical placement to pass the subject | N/A | N/A | Yes | null | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
| Team assessment of promotion of mental health (3,000 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
| One Individual written clinical case assessment (3,000 word equivalent) Students will reflect on their learning and understanding of mental illness. | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO2, SILO5 |