Foundations of Mental Health Nursing Theory 2 unit (CNA741)

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Introduction

This unit builds upon CNA740 Foundations of Mental Health Nursing Theory 1. The unit explores key issues in mental health nursing including recovery-oriented practice, mental health promotion, and the integration of lived-experience perspectives. You will critically examine recovery-oriented mental health nursing practice in relation to a wide range of acute and community settings and sub-specialty practice areas. You will also consider key principles underpinning clinical practice development and how they support the development of your own clinical practice development plan.

Summary

Unit name	Foundations of Mental Health Nursing Theory 2
Unit code	CNA741
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Health School of Nursing
Discipline	Nursing
Coordinator	Doctor David Lees
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Postgraduate

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Online	Semester 2

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	06/07/2026	28/07/2026	31/08/2026	25/10/2026

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Unit census dates currently displaying for 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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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.
• 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	$592.00	$592.00	not applicable	$3,178.00

• Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
• HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
• FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

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Requisites

Prerequisites

CNA740

Teaching

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. Online webinar - 1 hour, 3 times per semester.
Assessment	Online Discussions & Submissions (30%)|Presentation (30%)|Practice Development Planning (40%)
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.). Cambridge University Press.
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.

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