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NS2363 - Mental Health for Nursing and Midwifery
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2023 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
1 |
Administered by: |
College of Healthcare Sciences |
This subject explores contemporary mental health issues across the lifespan with an
emphasis on prevention and early intervention. Students will explore a range of therapeutic
approaches used in mental health to establish a therapeutic relationship with the
person who develops a mental disorder to underpin management approaches in a range
of settings.
Learning Outcomes
- Discuss principles of disease prevention and early intervention for people who are
experiencing an altered mental health and/or addiction status;
- Apply cultural safety principles to facilitate person-centred care across the lifespan;
- Apply nursing and/or midwifery assessments and analyse interventions to assist people
who are experiencing an altered mental health or addiction status;
- Identify barriers and enablers to developing a therapeutic relationship with people
experiencing altered mental health and/or addiction status.
Subject Assessment
- Participation > Class participation - (%) - Individual
- Written > Essay (including multi-draft) 1 - (40%) - Individual
- Written > Case study analysis - (40%) - Individual
- Written > Reflection/reflective task 1 - (20%) - Individual.
Special Assessment Requirements
Passing requirements: complete and submit all assessment items; participate in at
least 80% of scheduled tutorials/specified online content; achieve a cumulative score
of at least 50% after the application of any penalties such as late penalties.
Prerequisites: |
NS1882 AND 12CP WITHIN COURSES PERMITTED TO ENROL |
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:
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NS3363 |
Note:
Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process,
and in case
of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest
official information.