James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2024

NS2363 - Mental Health for Nursing and Midwifery

Subject Description

This subject explores contemporary mental health issues across the lifespan with an emphasis on prevention and early intervention. Students will explore a range of therapeutic approaches used in mental health to establish a therapeutic relationship with the person who develops a mental disorder to underpin management approaches in a range of settings.

Learning Outcomes

• Discuss principles of disease prevention and early intervention for people who are experiencing an altered mental health and/or addiction status
• Apply cultural safety principles to facilitate person-centred care across the lifespan
• Apply nursing and/or midwifery assessments and analyse interventions to assist people who are experiencing an altered mental health or addiction status
• Identify barriers and enablers to developing a therapeutic relationship with people experiencing altered mental health and/or addiction status

Subject Assessment

• Oral > Presentation 1 - (40%) - Individual
• Participation > Class participation - Individual
• Written > Case study analysis - (40%) - Individual
• Written > Reflection/reflective task 1 - (20%) - Individual

Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.

Special Assessment Requirements

Passing requirements: complete and submit all assessment items; participate in at least 80% of scheduled tutorials/specified online content; achieve a cumulative score of at least 50% after the application of any penalties such as late penalties.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:  NS3363

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