Unit Code: NMH864

Unit Name: Contexts of Mental Health Nursing

Description: The course introduces the student to some of the specialist knowledge that is required in mental health nursing, including theories and frameworks of care and how they can be utilized in the provision of care. Roles and responsibilities of the nurse in this specialist area, the importance of practising within scope of practice, adhering to ethical and legal principles when working with clients experiencing mental health related problems will be emphasized. Culture and the spiritual aspect of the client and how they impact the client’ health status will be examined together with contemporary and alternate approaches to aid the recovering client. Furthermore, students will learn about the importance of taking care of oneself.

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Prerequisite: Minimum Entry Requirement.

Prerequisite Sentence: N/A

Credit Point: 20

Offered In: Semester 1