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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Essential Concepts In Mental Health Nursing
Reference NU1447 Version 2
Created May 2017 SCQF Level SCQF 7
Approved June 2015 SCQF Points 15
Amended August 2017 ECTS Points 7.5

Aims of Module
To introduce the student to the policy, concepts, models and therapeutic approaches that form the basis of contemporary mental health nursing.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Describe the components and principles of therapeutic mental health nursing.
2 Outline how relevant policy and nursing and therapeutic models positively influence mental health nursing, nurses and the experience of patients and informal carers.
3 Explain the theoretical basis of key psychological and psychosocial approaches that are used by mental health nurses.
4 Summarise the importance of reflection and self-awareness for personal and professional development in mental health nursing.

Indicative Module Content
Mental health nursing as a therapeutic endeavour, therapeutic use of self, reflection and self-awareness, attention and observation; Rights, relationships and recovery, Mental Health Strategy for Scotland, Realising Recovery Framework & learning resources, other relevant policy; Relationships in mental health practice; Values-based and recovery-focussed mental health nursing; Group and team dynamics in mental health practice; Nursing and therapeutic models - Peplau, Watson, Barker, Berne, Heron; Mindfulness and compassion-based approaches & skills, Cognitive behavioural approaches & skills; Psychodynamic approaches & skills, Solution-focussed approaches & skills, Cycles of change & motivational interviewing & skills.

Module Delivery
Seminars, workshops and tutorials.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 40 N/A
Non-Contact Hours 110 N/A
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours N/A N/A
TOTAL 150 N/A
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body    

ASSESSMENT PLAN
If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only.
Component 1
Type: Coursework Weighting: 100% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4
Description: Essay.

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
Essay.
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A C1 = A
B C1 = B
C C1 = C
D C1 = D
E C1 = E
F C1 = F
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module None in addition to programme entry requirements.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 BRADSHAW, T and MAIRS, H., eds., 2009. Health promotion and wellbeing in people with mental health problems. London: Sage.
2 CHAMBERS, M., ed., 2017. Psychiatric and mental health nursing: the craft of caring. 3rd ed. Abingdon: Routledge.
3 EVANS, N. and HANNIGAN, B., 2016. Therapeutic skills for mental health nurses. Maidenhead: Open University Press, McGraw-Hill.
4 MUTSATA, S., 2015. Physical healthcare and promotion in mental health nursing. Exeter: Learning Matters, Sage.
5 NHS EDUCTION FOR SCOTLAND and SCOTTISH RECOVERY NETWORK, 2007. Realising Recovery Learning Materials. Edinburgh: NHS Education for Scotland.
6 NORMAN, I. and RYRIE, I., 2014. The art and science of mental health nursing: a textbook of principles and practice. Maidenhead: Open University Press, McGraw-Hill.
7 PILGRIM, D., 2017. Key concepts in mental health. London: Sage.
8 TRENOWETH, S. and MOONE, S., eds. 2017. Psychsocial assessment in mental health London: Sage.

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