Mental Health Nursing – BSc (Hons)

The aim of this module is to provide the student with knowledge and appreciation of the structure and function of the human body across the lifespan which includes the principles of anatomy, physiology and microbiology as applied in nursing practice.

The aim of this module is to introduce the student to the evidence base underpinning the delivery of clinically effective nursing practice and care.

The aim of this module is to facilitate the student’s preparation for the experience of clinical placement.

This module aims is to prepare students to apply the principles of nursing knowledge and skill to deliver patient centred care safely, professionally and compassionately across diverse clinical settings and to introduce the student to mental health and well-being

The aim of this module is to introduce the student to the key theories and principles of psychology and communication in nursing.

The aim of Clinical Placement 1 is to provide the student with exposure to the Clinical Practice area and to introduce him/her to the fundamental skills necessary for the provision of individualised, recovery orientated and holistic care to service users in the mental health nursing setting.

The aim of this module is to provide the student with knowledge and appreciation of the structure and function of the human body across the lifespan; this includes the principles of anatomy, physiology and pharmacology as applied in nursing practice.

The aim of this module is to enable to student to gain the knowledge and understanding that underpins nursing care and practice in child and adolescent mental health care and treatment.

The aim of this module is to introduce the student to professional legal and ethical issues associated with mental health nursing practice whilst embracing the virtues of caring, compassion, integrity, honesty respect and empathy in the delivery of that practice.

The aim of this module is to provide an introduction to current and relevant sociological and health knowledge. The student will acquire an understanding of social, spiritual, cultural and environmental factors in health and wellbeing.

The aim of this module is to introduce the student nurse to mental health policy in Ireland, the concept of community mental health care and to the principles of mental health nursing as applied in community settings.

The aim of Clinical Placement II is to facilitate the student to participate under close supervision of a competent practitioner in carrying out aspects of individualised recovery orientated holistic care to service users in the mental health nursing setting.

The aim of this module is to enable the student to assess and intervene appropriately, using an individualised and recovery-oriented focus, with service users experiencing mood and anxiety-related disorders.

The aim of the module is for the student to understand the nature of schizophrenia spectrum disorders and deliver individualised, holistic, recovery orientated nursing care to service users suffering from these disorders.

The aim of this module is to explore models and approaches to health promotion. The student will have a knowledge and appreciation of measuring health and identifying the health care needs of the individual, groups and the public in line with national and international policy.

The aim of this module is to develop the specialised knowledge, skills and understanding of the older person including mental health and healthy ageing within institutional and community settings to meet the changing demographic demands of an ageing population.

The aim of this module is to provide the student with the opportunity to gain knowledge, competency and understanding relating to the principles underpinning the provision of evidence based, safe, respectful care, in the practice of general nursing in diverse settings.

The aim of Clinical Placement III is to facilitate the student to demonstrate the ability to participate in the delivery of care, under supervision, on more sustained basis with less prompting and with greater confidence and ability.

The aim of this module is to ensure the student has a competent knowledge base to provide effective nursing care for the person who has a substance misuse disorder, disorders relating to childbirth, or an eating disorder or other specialist group, taking account of the specific needs of the person or population living with the disorder or specialist need.

The aim of this module is to empower the student to understand and apply individualised and recovery orientated mental health nursing care to persons with enduring mental health difficulties.

The aim of this module is to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to organise and manage groups, including therapeutic groups, within mental health settings.

The aim of this module is to explore crises that sometimes arise as a result of mental illnesses, their symptoms, or the medications used to treat such conditions.

The aim of Clinical Placement IV is to facilitate the student to demonstrate the ability to participate in the delivery of care under supervision, on a more sustained basis, with less prompting and with greater confidence and ability.

The aim of this module is to provide students with the concepts and knowledge of physical health and well-being in a specific mental health context.

The aim is to provide an in-depth exploration of bereavement, loss and suicide and to develop therapeutic nursing approaches to empower patients to recover from an event of distress, crisis and difficulty facilitating the person to find hope and resilience. An introduction to palliative care is also included.

The aim of this module is to provide an overview of the theoretical basis of a variety of therapeutic approaches and equip the student with practical basic counselling skills applicable to mental health nursing, building on the knowledge and skills acquired in the programme to date.

The aim of this module is to develop the student’s knowledge and understanding of the application of the research process to enhance the evidence base of nursing practice and health care.

The aim of Clinical Placement V is to facilitate the student to demonstrate the ability to participate in the delivery of recovery orientated care to service users, under supervision on more sustained basis with less prompting and with greater confidence and ability.

The aim of the module is to enable students to understand the sociological dynamics of caring in contemporary society. In addition, students will explore psycholgical theories looking at issues such as the impact of other people and situational factors on a person’s behaviours and choices and other relevant theories in relation to health.

Students will acquire a detailed understanding of personality development theories, personality disorders and appropriate therapeutic interventions for such disorders.

The aim of this module is to develop students’ knowledge and understanding of biomedical treatments for persons with a mental illness, and related neuroanatomy.

The aim of this module is to enable the student to comprehend, reflect on and apply legal, ethical and other aspects of contemporary challenging practices in mental health nursing interventions.

The aim of Clinical Placement VI is to enable the student to internalise his/role as a nurse caring for service users throughout the lifespan; so that s/he continues to develop confidence and ompetence in the practice of nursing under the supervision of a registered nurse.

The aim of this module is to foster and nurture in the student whilst attaining a higher educational award an ethos of civic and community engagement (social, economic and cultural) as an endeavour to build a more equal society.

The aim of this module is to facilitate the student to conceptualise and deliver coping strategies for persons who are institutionally or otherwise confined as result of prison, forensic mental health care, caring for others, illness or old age.

The aim of this module is to enhance nursing students’ understanding of the role of digital Health in healthcare delivery.

This elective module is unique in that it has elements that are co-produced and co-delivered, and assessment is heavily weighted towards reflection, and personal narratives. Participants attend a number of recovery education sessions involving people with lived experience of mental health difficulties (PLE) as well as more formal classes on recovery philosophy, principles and initiatives.

The aim of this module is to explore advanced concepts related to health promotion and social policy.

The aim of this module is to enhance the student’s ability to evaluate nursing practice and use current research findings to underpin his/her clinical practice. The consolidation of skills developed in previous modules will prepare the student to use his/her problem-solving abilities in the provision of quality healthcare.

The aim of Clinical Placement VII is to enable the student to internalise his/role as a nurse caring for service users throughout the lifespan; so that s/he continues to develop confidence and competence in the practice of nursing under the supervision of a registered nurse.

The aim of this module is to provide the student with the essential skills and competencies to undertake rostered placement as an internship student in Semester VIII.

The aim of this module is to consolidate and develop professional scholarship, leadership and management skills, through self-directed learning, critical thinking and decision-making skills as the foundation for lifelong professional education and career development in nursing.

The aim of the Clinical Placement Module VIII (internship) in Year 4 is to facilitate the student to become a safe, caring, competent decision- maker willing to take personal and professional accountability for evidence-based practice.