NURSING 3004 - Mental Health Nursing

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2015

This course has been designed to facilitate your understanding of the concepts of common mental health disorders, epidemiology, aetiology, pathophysiology and your learning in the therapeutic nursing care of the patient with mental health problems using an evidenced based approach. The role of the consumer in their recovery and the skills necessary to conduct a comprehensive mental health assessment are of particular emphasis

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Course Details

Course Code	NURSING 3004
Course	Mental Health Nursing
Coordinating Unit	Adelaide Nursing School
Term	Semester 1
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 5 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	N
Assessment	PBL attendance and participation, mental health assessment, case study

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr Morgan Newman

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

Course Learning Outcomes

At the completion of this course students will be able to
1. Explain the aetiological theories of mental disorders and substance use issues
2. Differentiate the features of groups of mental disorders
3. Identify the spectrum of substance use issues and brief intervention approaches.
4. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills required to perform a mental health assessment including substance use assessment
5. Integrate the principles of recovery and consumer focussed care for mental health nursing practice.
6. Select relevant nursing interventions from a range of evidence based approaches for mental health and substance use issues
7. Recognise the services which make up the health care system to respond to clients across the continuum of care.
8. Through analytical enquiry and critical reflection, show an understanding of the social inclusion, legal and ethical aspects of mental health and substance use practice.

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

University Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised.	1,2,3,4
The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner.	6, 8
An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems.	8
Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication.	4,5,7
A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies.	3,4,5,6
A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life.	2,3, 5, 8
A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community.	6, 7,
An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities.	8

Learning Resources

Required Resources

Required Text
Hungerford,C, Hodgson, D, Clancy, R, Monisse-Redman, M, Bostwick, R and Jones, T 2015 Mental Health Care - An Introduction for Health Professionals in Australia 2nd ed Wiley Australia
This publication is available electronically or as hard copy. The electronic resources that accompany the text will be required through the course.

Happell, B, Byrne, L, McAllister, M & Wand, T 2014 Clinical Helper for Mental Health Nursing- The vital guide for students and new graduates' Allen & Unwin, Sydney.

Reader
Supplementary readings for this course will be available online electronically via MyUni. These are required readings for the course.
Please Note: it is your responsibility to organise printing should you prefer a hard copy of the reader.

Recommended Resources

You are not required to purchase recommended resources however they will provide further materials to build your knowledge and understanding in mental health nursing.

Mental Health Nursing

Edward, K-L, Munro, I, Welch, A & Robins, A 2014 Mental Health Nursing - Dimensions of practice 2nd ed Oxford University Press, Australia & New Zealand

Elder, R, Evans, K & Nizette, D 2013 Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing 3rd ed Elsevier Australia

Psychopharmacology
Usher, K, Foster, K & Bullock, S 2009 Psychopharmacology for health professionals. Elsevier Australia

Online Learning

Study Guide and Reading materials will be available through the online platform - MyUni

Submission of assessments will be through the relevant portal online
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes

Face to face lectures - this course benefits from the real time delivery of content. Face to face lectures offer synchronous learning opportunities and enable students to quickly clarify complex descriptions and terminology. Much of the content for this course is supported by text book and readings. The School of Nursing supports the audio and video capture of lecture content as an aid to revision.

Interactive Tutorials - the essentail nature of team work and communication in mental health nursing is emphasised through interactive and supported tutorials. The use of case scenarios will build upon the lecture material and aid the synthesis of content in preparation for practice.

Simulated Learning Environments (SLE) - the simulated learning environment provides students an opportunity to practice a range of communication and nursing skills prior to attending clinical placement. Importantly, the SLE also enables clearly constructed, well considered clinical scenarios which nurture and challenge students development. The Robin Warren Skills Laboratory within the Faculty of Health Sciences provides a state of the art clinical training venue with dedicated nursing lecturers with expertise in low fidelity simulation. Students will learn to interact with clients in scenarios which reflect 'typical' mental health strategies and interventions for nursing in a mental health context. Where possible the use of a standardised patient will provide a base for the SLE to unfold. The central aim of the SLE sessions is to reduce students' anxiety about the way they approach and interact with a person with a mental disorder or substance use issue.

Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
- The workload for this cousre requires attendance at
- 2 X1 hour lecture / week
- 1 x 1 hour tutorial / week
- 4 x 1 hour group Simulated Learning Experience through Semester
Non contact hours for assessment preparation and reading will be 5 hours per week
Learning Activities Summary

The information below sets out the lectures, tutorials amd SLE workshop outlines for MentalHealth Nursing. Other tutorials may be provided as required (x2 = 2 hour lecture)

Lecture series
1. Introduction to principles and theories of mental wellness and disorders.
2. Nursing practice in the context of mental health and substance use issues
3. Recovery framework and consumer and carer focussed approaches to care x2
4. Mental Health Assessment (including risk assessment, substance use assessment and physical health assessment) x2
5. Substance Use issues - the context, range of disorders and approaches to interventions and care x2
6. Mental Health Disorders I - Low prevalence disorders x2
7. Mental Health Disorders II - High prevalence disorders x 2
8. Mental Health Care Planning x2
9. Interventions in Mental Health & Substance use I - Psychopharmacology, ECT & psycho social rehabilitation x2
10. Interventions in Mental Health & Substance use II- Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and other psychotherapeutic interventions. x2
11. Mental Health Disorders - Perinatal, infant, child & adolescent x2
12. Risk Management and challenging behaviours x2
13. Nursing across the continuum of care - mental health services and settings. x2

Tutorials
1. Addressing preconceived ideas of mental illness and substance use disorders
2. Mental health in context - legal & ethical aspects
3. Mental Health Assessment, including risk, substance use and physical health
4. Low prevalence Mental Disorders - case discussion
5. Assessment in substance use disorders
6. High prevalence disorders - case discussion
7. Care planning & interventions - case discussion
8. Perinatal, infant, child & adolescent mental disorders - case discussion

Simulated learning Experiences (SLE)
1. Mental Health Assessment
2. Substance use Assessment
3. Managing withdrawal and overdose
4. Recognising and responding to challenging behaviours

Small Group Discovery Experience

Participation in tutorial sessions and simulated learning experiences will provide the students with the opportunities to work together in smaller groups.

The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

Assessment Task	Assessment Type	Weighting	Learning Outcome (s) being addressed
Online Quiz	Formative		1,2,8
Mental Health Assessment (250 words)	Summative	10% participation	2,3,4
Mental Health Assessment (1500 word)	Summative	40% written report	2,3,4,8
Mental Health Essay (2000 words)	Summative	50%	all

Assessment Detail

Assessment 1: Online Quiz
A series of questions, multiple choice / short answer will be provided online for students to complete. This will provide the opportunity to monitor the learning and understanding of core concepts in mental health and substance use.

Assessment 2: Mental Health Assessment
Students will participate in a skills workshop to develop and practice skills for mental health assessment.
This will be further supported by the development of a written paper that will explore mental health assessment in detail.

Assessment 3: Mental Health Essay
Students will develop a paper to bring together the knowledge and theories that inform nursing practice in the fields of mental health and substance use.

Submission

Unless otherwise indicated all submission of assignments is to be through the assignments portal of MyUni. TurnItin will be used to check student assignments. Students MUST keep an electronic copy of all assignments submitted. Cover sheets are required for all assignments and can be accessed from the School of Nursing website. Extension of 1 week for submission of assignments can automatically be granted when an online request is submitted. (Please see Study Guide for details) Requests must be made before the due date of the assignment. In principle, all assignments should be submitted by the due date. Late submission without an approved extension will be penalised at the rate of 5% of available marks for each working day after the due date. Work submitted more than ten days after the due date may be returned unmarked. This action will be taken to prevent students who do get their work in on time being disadvantaged.
The policy for applying for extensions is outlined in the School Manual and the Study Guides.
Whenever possible staff will turn around marked assignments within 4 weeks or earlier.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.

Student Feedback

The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.

SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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