Courses & Units
Foundations of Mental Health Nursing Theory 2 CNA741
Introduction
This unit builds on the level 1 Foundations of Mental Health Nursing material addressed in CNA740 Foundations of Mental Health Nursing Theory. The unit addresses the issues relevant to the treatment setting, such as hospital-based, and community-based mental health care within an ecological perspective. Issues of mental health promotion and illness prevention, crisis intervention, mental health rehabilitation and recovery are examined, which also include the contributions of non-government and voluntary agencies. You will also be introduced to what many describe as sub-specialty mental health areas, such as child and adolescent; older persons and the specialist areas of forensic/correctional and alcohol and other drugs. The notion of issues relevant to clinical supervision and clinical practice development will be explored.
Summary
| Unit name | Foundations of Mental Health Nursing Theory 2 |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CNA741 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Nursing |
| Discipline | Nursing |
| Coordinator | Miss Nicole Howard |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Semester 2 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 22/7/2024 | 16/8/2024 | 9/9/2024 | 27/10/2024 |
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Learning Outcomes
- Critically appraise contemporary mental health research to inform appropriate recovery-oriented care strategies for a range of healthcare contexts and life stages.
- Construct and critique a range of key mental health practice issues as they relate to the acute care and community contexts.
- Evaluate strategies used as primary prevention interventions related to mental health.
- Critically evaluate contemporary issues and practices relating to the role of the mental health nurse in mental health sub-specialist areas.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 060305 | $555.00 | $555.00 | not applicable | $2,883.00 |
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Requisites
Prerequisites
CNA740Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Individual Study – This unit is offered fully online via MyLO (My Learning Online). You are expected to devote around 10 hours per week to the study materials, assessment tasks and self-directed learning. |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Online Discussions & Submissions (20%)|Presentation (35%)|Essay (45%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Procter, N. G., Wilson, RL, Hamer, HP, McGarry D, Loughhead, M (Ed.) (2022). Mental Health: A Person-Centred Approach (3ed.). Port Melbourne, VIC: Cambridge University Press. |
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| Recommended | Recommended Readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator via the Reading List link in MyLO, or the unit Reading List on the University Library website. | Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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