Foundations of Mental Health Nursing (NURS90077)

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject students should be able to:

• Analyse the role of social, psychological and biological factors relevant to mental health nursing and recovery
• Explain the diagnostic structures and systems used in mental health
• Describe the roles of recovery and human rights underpinning mental health law and supporting structures
• Examine the complex system of Laws guiding mental health nursing practice, including common / civil law, security act, mental health act, forensic act, and criminal law
• Identify therapeutic relationships that are respectful of the individual's choices, experiences and circumstances, and enhance resilience and promote recovery
• Demonstrate entry-level mental health nursing assessment theory and practice

Generic skills

• A capacity to articulate knowledge and understanding in oral and written modes of communication
• A capacity to manage competing demands on time, including self-directed project work
• Advanced knowledge, skills and techniques applicable to leadership, teamwork, communication, or collaboration
• Well-developed problem-solving abilities characterised by flexibility of approach
• An ability to evaluate and synthesise the research and professional literature
• An appreciation of the ways in which advanced knowledge equips the student to offer leadership in the specialist area