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On successful completion of this module students will be able to:
o Explain the core concepts associated with health, mental health and illness and the theoretical
models currently utilised to understand these concepts.
o Discuss the core values associated with psychiatric/mental health nursing practice and the
concepts of professional competencies to support practice.
o Explain briefly the policy and legislative frameworks underpinning psychiatric/mental health
services and nursing practice
o Discuss how common mental health issues including alterations in mood, anxiety and
perceptual experiences may impact on the individual, their family and carers.
o Discuss how psychiatric/mental health nurses can respond, interact and intervene to support
people experiencing common mental health issues and to support their families and carers.
o Explain the core patient safety issues which may impact on people with mental health issues
o Demonstrate skill in nurse patient interaction including appropriate use of interpersonal
communication skills, self-disclosure, use of questioning, assessing, recording and
documenting patient information and in responding to patients, their carers and families.
Fundamental knowledge, skills and attitudes in mental health nursing.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
---|---|
Lectures | 35 |
Practical | 35 |
Specified Learning Activities | 40 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 50 |
Online Learning | 50 |
Total | 210 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Practical Examination: Observed Structured Clinical Exam | Week 12 | n/a | Graded | No | 30 |
Assignment: Workbook | Week 12 | n/a | Graded | No | 40 |
Continuous Assessment: HSELand Certificates | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 30 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Spring | No |
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
Feedback has particular relevance for clinical placement preparation.
Name | Role |
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Mrs Sandra Connell | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Ms Orla Daly | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Regina Joye | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Aoife Claire MacCormac | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Ms Corina Murphy | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Ms Joanna O'Neill | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |