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1. MODULE DETAILS

Module Title: Theories and Practice for Mental Health Nursing

Module Level: 4

Module Reference Number:

Credit Value: 20 credit points

Student Study Hours: 200

Contact Hours: 30 classroom contact hours

20 blended learning

Private Study Hours: 150

Pre-requisite Learning (If applicable): n/a

Co-requisite Modules (If applicable): n/a

Course(s): BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing

Year and Semester Year 1 Semester 1

Module Coordinator:

MC Contact Details (Tel, Email, Room)

Teaching Team & Contact Details

(If applicable):

Subject Area: Mental Health Nursing

Summary of Assessment Method: 3000 word essay

External Examiner appointed for module:

2. SHORT DESCRIPTION

This module will orientate students to current mental health practice and theories. Underpinned by legal, professional and ethical frameworks an exploration of a number of continuum will enhance the students understanding of health, wellness and individual coping strategies.

3. AIMS OF THE MODULE

This module aims to:

• Introduce contemporary mental health practice and some key foundation concepts for the three year programme.

• Establish a clear professional identity

• Raise awareness of mental health and well-being.

4. LEARNING OUTCOMES

4.1 Knowledge and Understanding

• Identify and explore the key requirements of the mental health nurse

• Explore reflective processes as applied to mental health nursing

• Explore their own attitudes and values in relation to mental health and illness

• Identify the key elements of the recovery approach to mental health care

4.2 Intellectual Skills

• Begin to develop reflective thinking to enhance their own understanding of self and others

• Demonstrate the ability to start to think critically, to seek, access and consider a range of materials to enhance learning

• Begin to demonstrate an ability to link knowledge and theory to practice in a practical and realistic manner

4.3 Practical Skills

• Develop and practice skills in self-awareness in order to identify personal strengths and weaknesses

• Practice a range of verbal and nonverbal communication skills

4.4 Transferable Skills

• Effectively apply IT skills to access electronic database in searching for evidence based studies relating to the role, skills and knowledge of the mental health nurse

• Presentation skills

• Documentation and report writing

5. ASSESSMENT OF THE MODULE

Formative Assessment:

An article will be provided for students to read. This will be the subject of a short written piece in which students will: –

a) Summarise the article – who wrote it, what are their credentials, what was the article about, what findings were presented and/or what suggestions to change practice were made?

b) Reflect on what they learned from the article and how it might influence their own practice in the future

Summative Assessment

Annotated bibliography

Choosing two articles from a given choice of three, undertake an annotated bibliography. 3000 words

(Pass mark 40% 100% weighting)

Assessment Guidelines

1. Choose the 2 articles that you would like to use, and read them thoroughly.

2. Decide which one you will discuss first. Cite the article that you will be discussion first, i.e. give the full reference for it using the Harvard System.

3.Discuss the article including:

a) A summary of the main theme (what was it about?)

b) The authority of the author (s) (who wrote it and why would we trust their opinion?)

c) The methods used in collecting information if applicable (were they robust, fair methods?)

d) Who the intended audience is (mental health professionals, carers, professionals from other fields or a combination of people?)

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the second article that you have chosen

5. Compare the 2 articles. You may wish to consider:

a) Which author(s) you think had more credibility

b) Which methods of data collection were more robust/fair etc

c) Which article is most useful to the field of mental health nursing

6. Reflect upon and discuss your own feelings and responses to the articles. You may wish to consider:

a) Which article you preferred and why

b) What feelings you had when reading the article, and why you felt that way

c) Which article you think will influence practice in general most and why

d) How the articles might affect your personal practice and why

7. Conclude by discussing what was useful about doing the annotated bibliography and reflective exercise, what you found challenging, and how it might help you in the future.

The Harvard system of referencing is the approved style of referencing at LSBU. This should be used throughout the text and you should provide a reference list of any references cited in the essay, at the end of the assignment.