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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2013 - 2014
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Description This module introduces students to concepts of mental health and illness/disorder, explores the work/roles of psychiatric and mental health nurses. This module will also help students to begin to develop fundamental skills of assessment and therapeutic intervention. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Discuss how mental disorder/illness is classified 2. Describe the signs and symptoms of commonly experienced mental health problems 3. Demonstrate skills required to undertake a mental status examination 4. Describe the process of engaging with people who experience distress. 5. Discuss the history and contemporary contexts of psychiatric/mental health nursing 6. Describe the work of mental health nurses and their role(s) within the multidisciplinary team | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and
Learning Activities The human experience of mental and social distress.An overview of historical origins and contemporary national and international developments in psychiatric/mental health nursing.Definitions of mental health, illness and behavioural problems.Influence of gender, age, culture on experience and beliefs regarding mental health and illness.Classification, diagnosis and prevalence of mental illness/disorder.Common features and treatment approaches in relation to bi-polar disorder, depression, anxiety disorders, dementia and psychosis.Process and practice of assessing mental health status.Components of a nursing care plan.Introduction to principles of psychotherapeutic engagement and intervention.Care of self in therapeutic encounters and mental health nursing practice – self awareness, reflective practice, boundaries, physical and psychological safety of self and others.Psychiatric/mental health nursing in current health care and interdisciplinary practice contexts.Core philosophies, theories, and frameworks of mental health nursing.The context and lived experience of undertaking mental health work within contemporary mental health / psychiatric services. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List
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Other Resources None | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Programme or List of Programmes |
BNPY | BSc in Nursing (Psychiatric) |
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