Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to describe and apply the principles involved in providing person-centred and culturally competent care for all individuals experiencing mental health issues (aligns with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia National Competency Standards for the Registered Nurse: 1.2, 2.3, 2.4, 5.1, 5.2, 6.1, 6.2, 7.7, 8.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4, 9.5, 10.3).
- be able to identify the key mental health disorders/illnesses and describe their prevalence, clinical features, treatments, co existing health issues and nursing interventions; (NMBA 1.2, 2.5, 2.6, 4.1, 5.3, 7.1, 7.2, 7.4, 8.1, 8.2, 9.4).
- be able to select, apply and demonstrate mental health nursing skills and interventions used in the care of individuals experiencing mental ill health in a wide range of health care settings, including but not limited to psychosocial. risk and mental status assessments (NMBA 1.2, 2.2, 2.5, 2.6, 3.5, 4.1, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 7.4, 8.1, 8.2, 9.2).
- be able to describe and explain pharmaceutical and treatments utilised for different mental health illness/ disorders and nursing considerations with same (NMBA 1.2, 2.5, 2.6, 4.1, 5.3, 7.1, 7.2, 7.4, 8.1, 8.2, 9.4).
- be able to describe and explain the ethical considerations and legal frameworks used in mental health nursing practice (NMBA 1.1, 1.3, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 4.4).
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