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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing 2
Module Code NS211
School School of Nursing and Human Sciences
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Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: Mary Farrelly
Semester 2: Mary Farrelly
Autumn: Mary Farrelly
Module TeacherMary Farrelly
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 7.5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description
This module will assist students to develop a critical awareness of mental health problemsand care associated with life stages, crisis and transitions. Students will be facilitated toexplore the impact of mental distress and illness on individuals and families at various stagesof their lives.

Learning Outcomes
1. Display ability to develop nursing care plans with people experiencing lifespan challenges based onappropriate assessment data, a consideration of the person’s goals / desires and which are congruentwith recognised best practice.
2. Discuss how family dynamics/functioning can interact with mental health in positive and negative ways.
3. Describe how mental health nurses can support, advocate and foster empowerment of individuals andfamilies in crisis.
4. Discuss perceptions of mental illness as a protracted or life-long condition and the impacts of this forindividuals, families/carers and health professionals.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of rehabilitation and recovery principles involving the individual, their familyand the health care team.



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture32Formal Delivery of content in the classroom
Clinical laboratory12Practice of clinical skills through simulation and workshops
Independent learning time130Prescribed reading and self directed study
Total Workload: 174

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 Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
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
This module is category 1
Indicative Reading List
  • Egan, G.: 2010, The Skilled Helper: A Problem-Management Approach to Helping., 9th Edition, Broooks Cole,
  • Barker, P.: 2009, Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing: The Craft of Caring, 2nd, Arnold, London,
  • Romme, M., Escher, S., Dillon, J., Corstens, D. & Morris, M.: 2009, Living with Voices: 50 Stories of Recovery, PCSS Books, Herefordshire,
Other Resources
None
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Programme or List of Programmes
BNPYBSc in Nursing (Psychiatric)
Timetable this semester: Timetable for NS211
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