• Holistic context relevant to Field
• Evolving Role of the Mental Health Nurse
• Partnership
• Team working
• Introduction to the concept of resilience, emotional intelligence and self-awareness
• Preparation for practice; record keeping/documentation, support strategies, identifying learning opportunities, reflection, professionalism, communication skills and key concepts relevant to field of practice
NMC Proficiencies - 1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4,1.5,1.6,1.10,1.11,1.13,1.14,1.16.1.17,1.19, ,2.6,2.12, 5.4,6.1, 6.6, 7.1,7.2,7.6,7.9,7.13
On successful completion of this module the student should be able to:
1. Develop an understanding of the role of the Mental Health nurse in a contemporary health care system
2. Explain the principles of nursing care for individuals and their families/carers.
3. Describe factors which may impact on the person and their families/carers experience of health care
4. Reflect on one’s own and others’ health and well-being.
5. With reference to the Participation in Care Framework, demonstrate safe, effective,
person-centred practice at the dependent level of performance.
Lecturers, service partners, users, carers and students will contribute to the authenticity of the teaching and learning experience. The learning and teaching strategies will enhance student engagement, accessibility, flexibility and personalisation of the curriculum through the use of technology/digital learning where appropriate. Teaching approaches will include a variety of methods which may include seminars, tutorials,
group work, workshops, simulation role play, reflective exercises, guided reading and online learning.
Development, or enhancement of:
• Independent learning skills
• Problem solving and decision-making skills
• Study, IT and time management skills
• Professional and ethical values aligned with professional practice Communication and team working
• Theory and practice integration.
• Reflection
