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<p>This unit introduces students to contemporary mental health nursing, grounded in recovery-oriented and trauma-informed care. It emphasises collaborative, evidence-based approaches to supporting individuals across the lifespan and diverse populations, in alignment with current mental health standards and the <em>Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 (Vic)</em>.</p>
<p>Students will develop foundational skills in therapeutic engagement, exploring the impact of stigma and strategies to promote dignity and inclusion in care. The unit covers common mental health conditions, mental state, and risk assessment, and both pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions. Through simulated learning and 120 hours of supervised mental health placement, students will apply person-centred practices to support safe, holistic care in a range of mental health settings.</p>
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<p>The following key standards have guided the content development of this unit:</p>
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<li>NMBA Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (Registered nurse standards for practice, Midwife standards for practice, Code of conduct, and ICN Code of ethics for nurses)</li>
<li>NSQHS National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards</li>
<li>National Safety and Quality Primary and Community</li>
<li>ACQS Aged Care Quality Standards</li>
<li>National Health Priority Areas</li>
<li>National Standards for Mental Health Services</li>
<li>National Suicide Prevention Strategy 2025-2035</li>
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<p>Content will include:</p>
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<li>Mental Health assessment and treatment</li>
<li>Mental health conditions, including related pathophysiology.</li>
<li>Recovery–led, lived, and living experience workforce (LLEW),</li>
<li>Evidence-based and trauma-informed care</li>
<li>Consumer and carer participation</li>
<li>Awareness of diversity, inclusion, and cultural safety</li>
<li>Pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions in mental health care.</li>
<li>Early detection and intervention, relapse prevention, and support</li>
<li>Collaborative approach to mental health care which includes consumers, carers, and other members of the multidisciplinary team.</li>
<li>Legal and ethical considerations in mental health care.</li>
<li>Therapeutic communication and engagement with consumers and carers</li>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This unit introduces students to contemporary mental health nursing, grounded in recovery-oriented and trauma-informed care. It emphasises collaborative, evidence-based approaches to supporting individuals across the lifespan and diverse populations, in alignment with current mental health standards and the <em>Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 (Vic)</em>.</p> <p>Students will develop foundational skills in therapeutic engagement, exploring the impact of stigma and strategies to promote dignity and inclusion in care. The unit covers common mental health conditions, mental state, and risk assessment, and both pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions. Through simulated learning and 120 hours of supervised mental health placement, students will apply person-centred practices to support safe, holistic care in a range of mental health settings.</p>
Unit content
<p>The following key standards have guided the content development of this unit:</p> <ul> <li>NMBA Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (Registered nurse standards for practice, Midwife standards for practice, Code of conduct, and ICN Code of ethics for nurses)</li> <li>NSQHS National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards</li> <li>National Safety and Quality Primary and Community</li> <li>ACQS Aged Care Quality Standards</li> <li>National Health Priority Areas</li> <li>National Standards for Mental Health Services</li> <li>National Suicide Prevention Strategy 2025-2035</li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p>Content will include:</p> <ul> <li>Mental Health assessment and treatment</li> <li>Mental health conditions, including related pathophysiology.</li> <li>Recovery–led, lived, and living experience workforce (LLEW),</li> <li>Evidence-based and trauma-informed care</li> <li>Consumer and carer participation</li> <li>Awareness of diversity, inclusion, and cultural safety</li> <li>Pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions in mental health care.</li> <li>Early detection and intervention, relapse prevention, and support</li> <li>Collaborative approach to mental health care which includes consumers, carers, and other members of the multidisciplinary team.</li> <li>Legal and ethical considerations in mental health care.</li> <li>Therapeutic communication and engagement with consumers and carers</li> </ul> <p><br></p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Nursing
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
060301 - General Nursing
Offering:
<p><strong>Early Semester 1 Nursing</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Blended Delivery - Berwick (Blended)</p><p>Blended Delivery - Gippsland (Blended)</p><p>Blended Delivery - Mt Helen (Blended)</p><p>Blended Delivery - Wonthaggi (Blended)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
Yes
Placement hours:
120
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/nurbn2103">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>must have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=NURBN1108" target="_blank">NURBN1108</a> OR must have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=NURBN1017" target="_blank">NURBN1017</a> AND must have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=NURBN1105" target="_blank">NURBN1105</a> OR must have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=NURBN2020" target="_blank">NURBN2020</a></p>
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=NURBN2024" target="_blank">NURBN2024</a></p>
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
Learning Outcomes
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<p>Identify common mental health disorders, including their clinical features, diagnostic criteria, and evidence-based treatment options for the diverse needs of different communities and populations. </p>
K2
<p>Explain the impact of stigma, discrimination, and social determinants on individuals experiencing mental health conditions.</p>
S1
<p>Conduct a mental health assessment, including mental state examination and risk assessment, using appropriate tools and frameworks.</p>
S2
<p>Use therapeutic communication skills to clearly and effectively provide evidence-based care for people experiencing mental illness and psychological distress</p>
A1
<p>Employ a trauma-informed and recovery-based approach to assess, plan, and implement and evaluate person-centred care within mental health settings. </p>
A2
<p>Apply mental health care and wellbeing knowledge to collaborate with individuals, families, carers, and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement person-centred mental health care plans.</p>
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<p>Apply the relevant legislation and professional standards to the care of people experiencing mental illness and psychological distress across a range of settings.</p>
Assessment
Learning Tasks and Assessment
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<p>Case Study</p>
<p>Written Case Study </p>
<p>20-40%</p>
K2, S1, S2, A1, A2, A3
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<p>Oral Presentation</p>
<p>Synchronous Oral Presentation</p>
<p>20-40%</p>
K1, S2, A2, A3
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<p>ANSAT</p>
<p>Clinical Placement</p>
<p>20-40%</p>
K1, S1, S2, A1, A2, A3
4
<p>Attendance at Active Learning Sessions</p>
<p>80% Attendance at Active Learning Sessions</p>
<p>S/U Hurdle</p>
K1, K2, S1, S2, A1, A2, A3
5
<p>Attendance at/attempt of all assessments </p>
<p>100% Attendance at/attempt of assessments 1, 2 and 3</p>
<p>S/U Hurdle</p>
K1, K2, S1, S2, A1, A2, A3
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<p>Attendance at Mental Health Simulation</p>
<p>100% Attendance at Mental Health Simulation</p>
<p>S/U Hurdle</p>
K1, S1, S2, A1, A2, A3
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Nursing
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
060301 - General Nursing
Offering:
<p><strong>Early Semester 1 Nursing</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Blended Delivery - Berwick (Blended)</p><p>Blended Delivery - Gippsland (Blended)</p><p>Blended Delivery - Mt Helen (Blended)</p><p>Blended Delivery - Wonthaggi (Blended)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
Yes
Placement hours:
120
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/nurbn2103">View unit fees</a>
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