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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
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Module Title Specialist Approaches in Nursing Practice 2MH
Module Code NS319
School School of Nursing and Human Sciences
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Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: Mark Philbin
Semester 2: Mark Philbin
Autumn: Mark Philbin
Module TeacherMark Philbin
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description
In this module, students develop their capacity for working therapeutically with mental health service users through paying particular attention to solution-focused approaches, group work, and psychosocial interventions.

Learning Outcomes
1. Account for particular ways in which mental health nurses can be purposefully helpful in interactions with mental health service users.
2. Explore the case in favour of strengths-based perspectives on helping others.
3. Employ solution-oriented ideas and methods in conversing with mental health service users.
4. Discuss the rationale for group work in mental health care.
5. Plan and conduct group activities in mental health care settings.
6. Explore the principal elements and value of psychosocial interventions in mental health care.



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture30A mix of lecture / group activities
Independent learning time75Reading time
Assignment20Writing an assignment on the use of a particular therapeutic approach covered on the module.
Total Workload: 125

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
An interpersonal view of mental health nursing.
Examining what it means to work therapeutically as a mental health nurse with particular attention to concepts of purpose, collaboration, expertise, and relationship..

Solution-focused approaches.
Exploring a strengths-based orientation and the use of solution-focused methods in helping others..

Group work in mental health care.
Considering the justifications for group work in mental health care and practical ways of doing group work..

Psychosocial interventions.
Addressing the key elements in psychosocial interventions with persons with 'severe and enduring' mental health difficulties..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
AssignmentFocusing on the use and usefulness in mental health care of one of the following: solution-focused approaches; group work; psychosocial interventions.70%Once per semester
Performance evaluationEmploying self and peer-assessed participation in classroom-based exercises.30%Every Second Week
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
  • edited by Catherine Gamble, Geoff Brennan: 2006, Working with serious mental illness, Elsevier, Edinburgh, 9780702027161
  • Sharry, J: 2001, Solution-Focused Groupwork, Sage, London,
  • John Sharry, Brendan Madden, Melissa Darmody: 2003, Becoming a solution detective, Haworth Clinical Practice Press, New York, 9780789018335
  • Hildegard E. Peplau; edited by Anita Werner O'Toole and Sheila Rouslin Welt: 1994, Interpersonal theory in nursing, Macmillan, Basingstoke, 9780333609644
  • Marianne Schneider Corey, Gerald Corey: 2006, Groups, Thomson/Brooks/Cole, Belmont, CA, 9780534607999
  • Steve de Shazer, Yvonne Dolan; with Harry Korman... [et al.]: 2007, More than miracles, Haworth Press, New York, 9780789033970
  • Scott Simon Fehr: 2003, Introduction to group therapy, Haworth Press, New York, 9780789017642
  • edited by Neil Harris, Steve Williams, and Tim Bradshaw: 0, Psychosocial interventions for people with schizophrenia, 9780333777398
  • Heron, J.: 2007, Helping the Client: A Creative and Practical Guide, 5th, Sage, Los Angeles,
  • Julian Leff, Elizabeth Kuipers, Dominic Lam,: 0, Family Work for Schizophrenia, 2nd Edition, 9781901242775
  • Thorana S. Nelson, Frank N. Thomas, editors: 2007, Handbook of solution-focused brief therapy, Haworth Press, New York, 9780789023940
  • Nelson-Jones, R.: 2009, Introduction to Counselling Skills: Text and Activities, 3rd, Sage, Los Angeles,
  • A. Jane Remocker, Elizabeth T. Storch; foreword by Lila N. Quastel: 0, Action speaks louder, 9780443043642
  • Matthew D. Selekman: 0, Living on the razor's edge, 9780393703351
  • edited by John R. White and Arthur S. Freeman: 2000, Cognitive-behavioral group therapy for specific problems and populations, American Psychological Association, Washington, DC, 9781557986900
  • Irvin D. Yalom with Molyn Leszcz: 2005, The theory and practice of group psychotherapy, Basic Books, New York, 9780465092840
Other Resources
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BNPYBSc in Nursing (Psychiatric)
Timetable this semester: Timetable for NS319
Date of Last Revision19-AUG-08
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