Nursing practice 4A: Mental health nursing (6 points)
(MED)
Leader: Sue Henderson (Gippsland), Charanjit Singh (Peninsula)
Offered:
Gippsland Second semester 2004 (Day)
Peninsula Second semester 2004 (Day)
Gippsland Second semester 2005 (Day)
MILDURA Second semester 2005 (Day)
Peninsula Second semester 2005 (Day)
Synopsis:
Objectives: On completion of this subject, students should be able to: 1. Discuss the concepts of mental health and mental illness with reference to historical and contemporary classification systems 2. Demonstrate a knowledge of the Victorian Mental Health Act (1986) as amended 3. Conduct a mental status assessment and a risk assessment 4. Describe the roles and functions of the members of the multidisciplinary mental health team 5. Describe the aetiological factors, epidemiology and clinical manifestations of a range of mental disorders including anxiety disorders, personality disorders, sexual disorders, mood disorders and schizophrenia 6. Apply the knowledge of these factors in the care of clients and families of clients with mental health problems 7. Demonstrate a knowledge of a range of psychotherapeutic interventions 8. Discuss ethical issues which pertain to psychiatric and mental health nursing 9. Communicate effectively with people who are experiencing disturbances of thoughts, feelings and behaviour 10. Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and safety in mental health nursing practice
Assessment: Written assignment: 35% + Tutorial Worksheets: 15% + Formal examination: 50% + Clinical Assessment: Pass/fail + 100% attendance mandatory
Contact Hours: 4 hours per week (lectures, tutorials, labs) plus 75 hours clinical
Prerequisites: NUR1101, NUR1102, NUR1401
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