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NUR2200 Mental Health Care Across the Lifespan

Semester 2, 2023 Online
Units : 1
School or Department : School of Nursing and Midwifery
Grading basis : Graded
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Staffing

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Requisites

Pre-requisite: NUR1120 and ((NUR1398 and Pre-requisite or Co-requisite NUR1399) or NUR1299) and NUR1203 and NUR1204

Overview

Mental illness has the potential to affect all individuals in society, irrespective of age or ethnic origin. One in five Australians will experience symptoms of mental illness at any given time, which gives rise to the assumption most people will experience some symptoms of mental health illness at some point in their lives.
This is an introductory foundation stand-alone course, which provides students with knowledge of mental illness and evidenced base practices of care. Nurses with an understanding and appreciation of the complexity of mental health issues in different practice settings, establish a solid foundation for enhancing their capacity to be an effective Registered Nurse.

In this course, students will be introduced to a spectrum of mental health disorders affecting people across the lifespan. The content will enhance your understanding of mental health and illness, and develop knowledge to analyse, critically assess, safely intervene and manage consumers experiencing mental health challenges using case-based scenarios, evidenced based practices and contemporary nursing skills. Students will also learn to apply a high level of written and verbal communication in relation to the care of mental health consumers.

Individual and carer's perspective of their journey with mental illness will be reviewed, incorporating recovery orientated mental health care, with stigma and students' personal views of mental illness being explored.

The importance of ethical and legal aspects for mental health consumers will be delivered in case studies related to specific mental health disorders. The theoretical content of this course will provide students the opportunity for application of theory into practice with their future mental health clinical placements, and with core skills required for industry and future work.

As per the BNSG Program Rules, students are required to attempt and submit all assessment items in a course. This program rule forms part of the UniSQ accreditation agreement with the Australian Nursing & Midwifery Council [ANMAC].

Course learning outcomes

On completion of this course students should be able to:

  1. Explain clinical manifestations associated with the major mental health disorders.
  2. Apply evidence-based interventions which informs the development of targeted treatment planning across the lifespan of the consumer, including culturally diverse consumers.
  3. Analyse and apply the principles of the Recovery process in delivering specific care for consumers living with mental illness and supporting carers and significant other鈥檚 needs.
  4. Explain the importance of mental health legislation, rights of mental health consumers, cultural diversity, and the legislative implications for nursing practice.
  5. Effectively communicate with consumers, including Indigenous populations, to accurately assess mental state and risk parameters using standardised mental health assessment forms.

Topics

Description Weighting(%)
1. Clinical manifestation of major mental health disorders using case studies: young people; older people; schizophrenia and psychotic disorders; stress, anxiety, and anxiety disorders; affective disorders; eating disorders; substance use disorders; and personality disorders 25.00
2. Evidenced-based interventions utilising case studies: individualised, collaborative, partnership-based practices; psychoeducation; psychopharmacology; overview of psychological interventions 25.00
3. Recovery model, Contemporary mental health approaches to care- trauma informed care 20.00
4. Mental health legislation: Mental Health Act 2016; the rights of consumers; and clinical documentation 5.00
5. Mental health assessment skills and use of standardised assessment forms using case studies: mental state examination, risk assessment, mini mental state examination.
Culturally safe communication skills; therapeutic relationships: rapport, communication, empathy and de-escalation

25.00

Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed

Moxham, L., Hazelton, M., Hazelton, M., Kneisl, C., Muir-Cochrane, E., Trigoboff, E., & Heffernan, T 2018, Contemporary psychiatric-mental health nursing - Partnerships in care, Pearson.

Student workload expectations

To do well in this subject, students are expected to commit approximately 10 hours per week including class contact hours, independent study, and all assessment tasks. If you are undertaking additional activities, which may include placements and residential schools, the weekly workload hours may vary.

Assessment details

Approach Type Description Group
Assessment
Weighting (%) Course learning outcomes
Assignments Written Quiz 1 No 10 1,2,3,5
Assignments Written Report No 40 1,2,3,5
Assignments Written Quiz 2 No 10 1,2,4
Examinations Non-invigilated Time limited online examinatn No 40 1,2,3,4,5
Date printed 9 February 2024