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MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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Module Title | |||
Contemporary Sciences for Mental Health Practice | |||
Reference | NU3368 | Version | 3 |
Created | June 2022 | SCQF Level | SCQF 9 |
Approved | June 2020 | SCQF Points | 30 |
Amended | June 2022 | ECTS Points | 15 |
Aims of Module | |||
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To prepare the student to undertake and lead the delivery of contemporary mental health nursing care, in a range of settings, through enabling a critical approach to the scientific evidence, theory-base and multiple perspectives informing contemporary mental health policies, service provision, treatment and nursing practice. |
Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
1 | Explore biopsychosociospiritual and mental health care system factors implicated in the aetiology and recovery from mental ill-health for individuals, families and communities across the lifespan. |
2 | Analyse local, national and international legislation, policy, strategies and frameworks pertaining to contemporary mental health practice. |
3 | Debate the efficacy of physical forms of treatment for mental ill-health across the lifespan. |
4 | Evaluate the quality of care provision delivered by collaboration of teams and relevant stakeholders, using a variety of perspectives in order to identify best practice and areas for improvement. |
5 | Discuss the role of the mental health nurse in utilising scientific evidence in the assessment of mental health and provision of rights-based, trauma-informed, ethical and professional care. |
Indicative Module Content |
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Lifespan, evidence, theoretical perspectives, biopsychosociospiritual dimensions, contemporary agendas, psycho-neurobiology, psychoneuroimmunology, genetics, pathophysiology, psychopathology, aetiology, classification systems, formulation, physical forms of treatment, consent, pharmacology, medicine optimisation, ethics, safeguarding, polypharmacy, ethical and legal aspects, role of the nurse, collaborative practice, legislation, policy and strategy, collaborative strengths-based, holistic assessment, care and recovery planning, prescribing theory and practice, leadership, human factors. |
Module Delivery |
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A blended approached will be utilised including face to face exploration of directed reading; modified lecture presentations followed by group discussions; case study analysis and synthesis of nursing challenges and responses; external guest experts, including those with lived experience; presentations by students; online learning. |
Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
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Contact Hours | 60 | N/A |
Non-Contact Hours | 240 | N/A |
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
TOTAL | 300 | 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: | Examination | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
Description: | Written or Oral Exam |
MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
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Explanatory Text | |
C1 = Written or Oral Exam | |
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 SCQF 9 entry requirements or equivalent. |
Corequisites for module | None. |
Precluded Modules | None. |
INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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1 | ALFARO-LEFEVRE, R., 2019. Critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and clinical judgement: a practical approach. Maryland Heights, MO: Elsevier. |
2 | BULL, P., GADSBY, J. and WILLIAMS, S., eds., 2018. Critical mental health nursing: observations from the inside. Monmouth: PCCS Books. |
3 | CHAMBERS, M., ed., 2017. Psychiatric and mental health nursing: the craft of caring. 3rd ed. Abingdon: Routledge. |
4 | DAVIDSON, G. et al., 2016. Models of mental health. London: Palgrave. |
5 | LINDEN, D., 2019. The biology of psychological disorders. 2nd ed. London: Red Globe Press. |
6 | NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL (NMC), 2018. Future nurse: standards of proficiency for registered nurses. London: NMC. |
7 | TRENOWETH, S. and MOONE, N., eds. 2017. Psychosocial assessment in mental health. London: Sage. |