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Module Specifications

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

Module Title	Practice Module 3(Mental Health 08)
Module Code	NS365
School	School of Nursing and Human Sciences
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Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Mary Farrelly Semester 2: Mary Farrelly Autumn: Mary Farrelly
Module Teacher	Mary Farrelly
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	20
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module aims to provide the student with an opportunity to apply mental health nursing knowledge and skills in caring for those who are experiencing mental ill health in the practice area.Students will be on a variety of clinical placements ( hospital,specialist and community based)during this module and will have the opportunity to develop their mental health nursing skills and become more skilled in caring for those experiencing mental health difficulties. Some students may be on general nursing placements during this module and these placements will offer the students the opportunity to experience nursing care in general hospital settings.

Learning Outcomes

1. Assess the needs of those experiencing mental illness and collaborate appropriately with other professionals in providing their care.
2. Explore a range of interpersonal approaches and treatment options (incl psycho pharmacology) available to those who experience specific mental health problems.
3. Differentiate the features associated with specific mental health problems as experienced by the person and observed by others.
4. Relate to those experiencing mental health problems in a professional manner.
5. Administer medications safely, identify the rationale for their use and provide information about their observed and reported effects.
6. Assess the needs of those experiencing physical illness,explore the range of treatment options and participate in care of patients in general hospitals.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Clinical placement	37	No Description
Total Workload: 37

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

Mental Health placements.
Specialist Areas (Mental Health).

General Nursing Placements.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assignment	Prescribed evidence piece which may be 1. health promotion activity,2. Process recording & 3. Nursing care study ( 2,000 words)	100%	Once per semester

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