Unit Outline

This Unit is co-requisite with Unit CNA740. In this Unit students will employ a critical reflective and problem-based learning approach to support the development of the knowledge, skill and attitudinal competencies required for effective practice as beginning level specialist practitioners in mental health nursing. Students will also keep a Clinical Journal as a portfolio of evidence of achieving the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses Inc (ACMHN) Standards of Practice, 2010.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1.	Demonstrate developed knowledge, skill and attitudinal competency against the nine ACMHN Standards of Practice, 2010. These standards of practice are fully outlined in your clinical portfolio.
2.	Demonstrate the ability to critically reflect on your own mental health nursing practice in the interests of your own emancipation, enlightenment and empowerment as a mental health nurse practitioner.
3.	Apply your knowledge of the nursing process, evidenced-based practice and problem-solving skills to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for a hypothetical client case scenario.

Alterations as a result of student feedback

No alterations have been made as a result of student feedback.

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Problem-based Learning	Week 8	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 2:	Practice Critique	Week 11	50 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 3:	Clinical Portfolio	Week 12	10 %	LO1

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Problem-based Learning

Task Description:

From week 1 of this unit, you will be placed into groups of three to five students for the discussion board and to work on a collaborative project.

You will be grouped in Week 4

Due Dates:
Problem-based Learning Part 1 - Week 6
Problem-based Learning Part 2 - Week 8

Task Length:

Approximately 1,000 words (plus Care Plan).

Due Date:

Week 8

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Evaluate the outcomes of nursing interventions within a nursing plan of care, with a holistic and systematic approach to focus on individual recovery.	LO1, LO3
2	Record appropriate nursing interventions for each problem statement within the care plan; and include a discharge plan reflective of the needs/circumstances of the individual.	LO1, LO2, LO3
3	Discuss the nursing care required, identifying appropriate problem statements or Nursing Diagnosis.	LO1, LO3
4	Identify appropriate short-term goals (SMART goals) in the plan of care.	LO2, LO3
5	Communicate clearly and succinctly using the current APA Style.	LO1, LO2, LO3

Assessment Task 2: Practice Critique

Task Description:

Choose a topic to address within an essay style paper.

Task Length:

2000 words

Due Date:

Week 11

Weight:

50 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Analyse the main issues around selected topic.	LO1, LO2
2	Draw of critique theories and critically reflect on your own mental health nursing practice in the interests of your own emancipation, enlightenment and empowerment as a mental health practitioner.	LO2
3	Interpret key concepts accurately as they relate to applied mental health nursing practice engaging with academic literature and resources.	LO1, LO3
4	Critically reflect and review practice as a mental health nurse with the identification of key practice areas and the impact upon individuals with an experience of mental illness and their supporters.	LO2, LO3
5	Communicate clearly and succinctly using the current APA Style.	LO1, LO2, LO3

Assessment Task 3: Clinical Portfolio

Task Description:

You are required to submit your Clinical Portfolio by the due date.

You must complete the Essential Skills outlined in your Portfolio. This is evidence that you are making progress towards developing competencies against the nine ACMHN Standards of Practice (2010).

Due Dates:
Support Person Agreement - Week 2
Clinical Portfolio - Week 12

Task Length:

N/A

Due Date:

Week 12

Weight:

10 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Completion of Essential Clinical Tasks outlined in Clinical Portfolio. All aspects of the skills checklist have been met and each completed skill has been signed and dated by your clinical facilitator/supervisor.	LO1

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes and achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.

Review of results and appeals

You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.