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Module Specifications

Archived Version 2015 - 2016

Module Title	Intro to Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing
Module Code	NS132
School	School of Nursing and Human Sciences
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Ms Angela Cocoman	Office Number	H213
NFQ level		Credit Rating
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

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

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Total Workload: 0

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

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

None

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	0%	Examination Weight	100%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
Unavailable

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

BNPY	BSc in Nursing (Psychiatric)

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