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MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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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 | |||
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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 | |
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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 |
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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 |
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Seminars, workshops and tutorials. |
Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
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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 | |||||
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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 | |
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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 | |
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Prerequisites for Module | None in addition to programme entry requirements. |
Corequisites for module | None. |
Precluded Modules | None. |
INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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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. |