NURSING: MENTAL HEALTH AND ILLNESS
NSG3MHI
2021
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-ordinatorHosu Ryu
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, HZNPS, 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 hours
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, 2021, Week 06-26, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAnne-Marie Mahoney
Class requirements
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 6 - 26
One 120.00 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 6 to week 26 and delivered via face-to-face.
Clinical placement
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 6 - 26
Five 1.00 hour scheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 6 to week 26 and delivered via online.
Online workshops as per clinical planner for cohorts
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 6 - 26
Five 2.00 hours scheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 6 to week 26 and delivered via online.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 6 - 26
Twenty five 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 6 to week 26 and delivered via online.
Includes 10 hours online lectures, 10 hours online workshops and 5 hours online practical classes
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
One Individual written clinical case assessment (3,000-word equivalent) | Assignment | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4 |
One Clinical placement assessment (2,000-word equivalent)Hurdle requirement. It is essential to pass the clinical placement to pass the subject | Assignment | Individual | Yes | 0 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Team assessment of promotion of mental health (1000 word equivalent/student). | Assignment | Group | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Individual reflection (3000 word equivalent). | Assignment | Individual | No | 40 | SILO2, SILO5 |
Bendigo, 2021, Week 06-26, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKate Emond
Class requirements
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 6 - 26
One 120.00 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 6 to week 26 and delivered via face-to-face.
Clinical placement
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 6 - 26
Five 1.00 hour scheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 6 to week 26 and delivered via online.
Online workshops as per clinical planner for cohorts
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 6 - 26
Five 2.00 hours scheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 6 to week 26 and delivered via online.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 6 - 26
Twenty five 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 6 to week 26 and delivered via online.
Includes 10 hours online lectures, 10 hours online workshops and 5 hours online practical classes
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
One Individual written clinical case assessment (3,000-word equivalent) | Assignment | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4 |
One Clinical placement assessment (2,000-word equivalent)Hurdle requirement. It is essential to pass the clinical placement to pass the subject | Assignment | Individual | Yes | 0 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Team assessment of promotion of mental health (1000 word equivalent/student). | Assignment | Group | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Individual reflection (3000 word equivalent). | Assignment | Individual | No | 40 | SILO2, SILO5 |
Berwick (Chisholm Institute), 2021, Week 06-26, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJoanne Joyce-McCoach
Class requirements
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 6 - 26
One 120.00 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 6 to week 26 and delivered via face-to-face.
Clinical placement
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 6 - 26
Five 1.00 hour scheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 6 to week 26 and delivered via online.
Online workshops as per clinical planner for cohorts
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 6 - 26
Five 2.00 hours scheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 6 to week 26 and delivered via online.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 6 - 26
Twenty five 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 6 to week 26 and delivered via online.
Includes 10 hours online lectures, 10 hours online workshops and 5 hours online practical classes
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
One Individual written clinical case assessment (3,000-word equivalent) | Assignment | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4 |
One Clinical placement assessment (2,000-word equivalent)Hurdle requirement. It is essential to pass the clinical placement to pass the subject | Assignment | Individual | Yes | 0 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Team assessment of promotion of mental health (1000 word equivalent/student). | Assignment | Group | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Individual reflection (3000 word equivalent). | Assignment | Individual | No | 40 | SILO2, SILO5 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Week 06-26, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLouise Ward
Class requirements
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 6 - 26
One 120.00 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 6 to week 26 and delivered via face-to-face.
Clinical placement
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 6 - 26
Five 1.00 hour scheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 6 to week 26 and delivered via online.
Online workshops as per clinical planner for cohorts
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 6 - 26
Five 2.00 hours scheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 6 to week 26 and delivered via online.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 6 - 26
Twenty five 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 6 to week 26 and delivered via online.
Includes 10 hours online lectures, 10 hours online workshops and 5 hours online practical classes
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
One Individual written clinical case assessment (3,000-word equivalent) | Assignment | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4 |
One Clinical placement assessment (2,000-word equivalent)Hurdle requirement. It is essential to pass the clinical placement to pass the subject | Assignment | Individual | Yes | 0 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Team assessment of promotion of mental health (1000 word equivalent/student). | Assignment | Group | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Individual reflection (3000 word equivalent). | Assignment | Individual | No | 40 | SILO2, SILO5 |
Frankston (Chisholm Institute), 2021, Week 06-26, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJoanne Joyce-McCoach
Class requirements
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 6 - 26
One 120.00 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 6 to week 26 and delivered via face-to-face.
Clinical placement
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 6 - 26
Five 1.00 hour scheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 6 to week 26 and delivered via online.
Online workshops as per clinical planner for cohorts
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 6 - 26
Five 2.00 hours scheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 6 to week 26 and delivered via online.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 6 - 26
Twenty five 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 6 to week 26 and delivered via online.
Includes 10 hours online lectures, 10 hours online workshops and 5 hours online practical classes
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
One Individual written clinical case assessment (3,000-word equivalent) | Assignment | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4 |
One Clinical placement assessment (2,000-word equivalent)Hurdle requirement. It is essential to pass the clinical placement to pass the subject | Assignment | Individual | Yes | 0 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Team assessment of promotion of mental health (1000 word equivalent/student). | Assignment | Group | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Individual reflection (3000 word equivalent). | Assignment | Individual | No | 40 | SILO2, SILO5 |
Mildura, 2021, Week 06-26, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSandra Connor
Class requirements
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 6 - 26
One 120.00 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 6 to week 26 and delivered via face-to-face.
Clinical placement
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 6 - 26
Five 1.00 hour scheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 6 to week 26 and delivered via online.
Online workshops as per clinical planner for cohorts
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 6 - 26
Five 2.00 hours scheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 6 to week 26 and delivered via online.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 6 - 26
Twenty five 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 6 to week 26 and delivered via online.
Includes 10 hours online lectures, 10 hours online workshops and 5 hours online practical classes
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
One Individual written clinical case assessment (3,000-word equivalent) | Assignment | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4 |
One Clinical placement assessment (2,000-word equivalent)Hurdle requirement. It is essential to pass the clinical placement to pass the subject | Assignment | Individual | Yes | 0 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Team assessment of promotion of mental health (1000 word equivalent/student). | Assignment | Group | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Individual reflection (3000 word equivalent). | Assignment | Individual | No | 40 | SILO2, SILO5 |
Shepparton, 2021, Week 06-26, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJenny Bassett
Class requirements
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 6 - 26
One 120.00 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 6 to week 26 and delivered via face-to-face.
Clinical placement
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 6 - 26
Five 1.00 hour scheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 6 to week 26 and delivered via online.
Online workshops as per clinical planner for cohorts
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 6 - 26
Five 2.00 hours scheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 6 to week 26 and delivered via online.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 6 - 26
Twenty five 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 6 to week 26 and delivered via online.
Includes 10 hours online lectures, 10 hours online workshops and 5 hours online practical classes
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
One Individual written clinical case assessment (3,000-word equivalent) | Assignment | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4 |
One Clinical placement assessment (2,000-word equivalent)Hurdle requirement. It is essential to pass the clinical placement to pass the subject | Assignment | Individual | Yes | 0 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Team assessment of promotion of mental health (1000 word equivalent/student). | Assignment | Group | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Individual reflection (3000 word equivalent). | Assignment | Individual | No | 40 | SILO2, SILO5 |