Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of this module students will be able to:
o Explain the core concepts associated with health, mental health and illness.
o Discuss the core values and professional competencies associated with mental health nursing practice.
o Identify the policy and legislative frameworks underpinning mental health
services and nursing practice
o Explain how the experience of mental illness may impact on the individual and their family/carers.
o Discuss how mental health nurses can assess, respond and intervene to support
people experiencing mental health issues and to support their families and carers.
o Summarize the main patient safety issues which may impact on people with mental health issues.
o Demonstrate application of fundamental nursing skills necessary to support practice at stage 1 level.
Indicative Module Content:
- Concept of Health, Mental Health and Illness
- Context and settings of Mental Health Nursing
- Therapeutic role of the mental health nurse
- Introduction to Recovery ethos of care
- Reflective practice and self awareness
- Mood disorders
- Anxiety disorders
- Schizophrenia spectrum disorders
- Collaborative care involving the individual and their families
- Safety issues in mental health nursing
- Holistic mental health assessment
- Fundamentals of nursing and core clinical skills.