course syllabus course name: psychiatric mental health...

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برنامج بكالوريوس التمريض-مخطط المادة الدراسية

The University of Jordan

Accreditation & Quality Assurance Center

Course Syllabus

Course Name: Psychiatric mental Health Nursing/Clinical

Course Number: 0701304

The University of Jordan Course Syllabus Accreditation and Quality Assurance Center

1 Approved by The School Board on September 28th, 2016

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التمريضبرنامج بكالوريوس -مخطط المادة الدراسية

SCHOOL OF NURSING

COURSE SYLLABUS

DEPARTMENT: COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING DEPARTMENT

[FIRST SEMESTER 2019/2020]

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THE MISSION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF JORDAN

Providing students with fulfilling learning experiences, conducting knowledge-producing research,

and building firm societal ties, within an environment conducive to creativity, innovation, and

entrepreneurship; making efficient use of resources and forging fruitful partnerships.

THE VISION OF THE SCHOOL OF NURSING

To be a leading, global school in the areas of nursing education, research, and community service.

THE MISSION OF THE SCHOOL OF NURSING

The School of Nursing dedicates itself to improve health and wellbeing of society through preparing

professional nurses to provide quality nursing care, conduct research and provide community service.

The school provides a model learning environment that encourages life-long learning, innovation, and

professional and personal development.

SCHOOL OF NURSING’S CORE VALUES

Our values are derived from the Islamic Arabic heritage and the nursing profession which include:

integrity, equality, and justice; transparency and accountability; innovation and excellence;

leadership and teamwork; discipline; response; and most importantly caring.



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1 Course title Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing (Clinical)

2 Course number 701304

3 Credit hours (theory, practical) 3hours

Contact hours (theory, practical) Practical 12 hours /weekly

4. Class room University of Jordan Hospital, National Center for Mental Health, Alkarameh Center for Mental Health

5. Prerequisites/co-requisites 0701202

6. Program title B.Sc. in Nursing

7. Program code -

8. Awarding institution The University of Jordan

9. School School of Nursing

10. Department Community Nursing Department

11. Level of course Third year BSc

12. Year of study and semester(s) 2019-2020 First semester

13. Final Qualification B.Sc.

14. Other department(s) involved in teaching the course

15. Language of Instruction English

16. Date of production/revision 1/2019

16. Course Coordinator:

Name: Latefa Dardas Office number: 207 Office hours: Tuesdays 2-3, Thursdays 2-3 pm Phone numbers: 23174 Email: [email protected]

Academic website: http://eacademic.ju.edu.jo/l.dardas/default.aspx E-Learning website: https://elearning.ju.edu.jo/

17. Other instructors:

Name : Lily Marmash Office number: 331 Office hours: Sunday 11-1pm, Monday 2-3 pm, Thursday 2-3 pm Phone numbers: 23156 E-mail: [email protected] Academic website: http://eacademic.ju.edu.jo/l.marmash/default.aspx Name: Alaa Harb Office number: 209 Office hours: Monday 2-4pm Phone numbers: 23150 Email: [email protected] Academic website: http://eacademic.ju.edu.jo/ a. harb /default.aspx

http://eacademic.ju.edu.jo/l.dardas/default.aspx

https://elearning.ju.edu.jo/

mailto:E-mail:%[email protected]

http://eacademic.ju.edu.jo/l.marmash/default.aspx

mailto:[email protected]

http://eacademic.ju.edu.jo/%20a.%20harb%20/default.aspx



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Name: Jumana Shehadeh Office number: 209 Office hours: Monday 2-4pm Phone numbers: 23150 Email: j.shehadeh @ju.edu.jo Academic website: http://eacademic.ju.edu.jo/ J.shehadeh/default.aspx

Name: Amal Ghaniah Office number: 209 Office hours: Monday 2-4pm Phone numbers: 23154 Email: a. [email protected] Academic website: http://eacademic.ju.edu.jo/ a. Ghaniah /default.aspx Name: Maha Obedat Office number: 209 Office hours: Monday 2-4pm Phone numbers: 23161 Email: m. [email protected] Academic website: http://eacademic.ju.edu.jo/ a. Ghaniah /default.aspx

18. Course Description:

The course will provide supervised clinical training in a general hospital and a psychiatric unit. The focus of the training in both settings will be on; integrating the theoretical knowledge and evidenced based interventions from the mental health nursing theory course and computer based research findings; Utilize the steps of the nursing process within the therapeutic nurse-client relationship with the emphasis on the humanistic approach; the therapeutic use of self; and developing an open communication with health care providers’ team to facilitate the client’s healing process in a structured environment. Learning is enhanced through the direct interaction with clients experiencing physical illnesses, in crisis and psychiatric disorders. Students will participate in the activities of the unit giving individual care, group activities in collaboration with health care team members in the unit

1. 2. 19. Course aims and outcomes: 3. A- Aims: This course is designed to help the student nurse experience the role of the nurse in providing humanistic care for clients along the mental health - mental illness continuum. That will enable them to provide quality nursing care to enhance and maximize mental health among patients with mental health and/or psychiatric problems 4.

B- Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs): Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to…

Program Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)

PILO 1: Demonstrate competency in performing and providing the role of a professional nurse in quality care provision for individuals, families, and groups.

Specific Course ILO/ILOs 1.1 Make use of knowledge base from other disciplines that can be utilized in providing quality nursing care

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1.2. Demonstrate ability structuring a therapeutic environment in a psychiatric unit

1.3.Develop the ability for early case finding and referrals of psychiatric disorders and/or psychosocial problems

Relevant Competency (JNC) Client- centred care, Quality improvement

Teaching/Learning Methodology Interactive lectures Evidence-based assignment Group discussions E-learning using Moodle Application exercises

Evaluation Methods General evaluation form, MCQ final exam , written nursing care plan,

PILO 2: Apply principles of effective communication with peers, individuals, families, groups, and health care team.

Specific Course ILO/ILOs 2.1. Develop a therapeutic nurse- client relationship in working with clients who are suffering from psychiatric disorder and/or mental health problems

2.2. Demonstrate the ability to use self therapeutically in interacting with; client, peers, instructors and health care team

Relevant Competency (JNC) Professional communication, collaboration and consultation

Teaching/Learning Methodology Interactive lectures Evidence-based assignment Group discussions E-learning using Moodle

Application exercises

Evaluation Methods General evaluation form, MCQ final exam, interviewing procedure evaluation form

PILO 3: Utilize critical thinking and problem solving in planning and implementing nursing care for individuals, families, and groups.

Specific Course ILO/ILOs 3.1.Develope nursing care plans for clients with a mental health and/or psychiatric disorder

3.2. Analyze ethical issues related to the care of individuals and populations with mental health problems and or psychiatric disorders

3.3. Inspect ethical, religious, and legal issues related to mental health-psychiatric disorders in the Jordanian culture

Relevant Competency (JNC) Client centred care, quality improvement, Professional communication


Evaluation Methods General evaluation form, MCQ final exam, written nursing care plan

PILO 4: Apply professional standards, values, and behaviours in providing nursing care for individuals, families, and groups.

Specific Course ILO/ILOs 4.1. Demonstrate the ability to use self therapeutically in interacting with clients, peers, instructors and health care team

4.2. Develop one's own personal and professional values, beliefs, and attitude towards clients' with psychiatric disorders



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Relevant Competency (JNC) Quality improvement, Client centred care


Evaluation Methods General evaluation form, MCQ final exam, interviewing procedure evaluation form

PILO 5: Demonstrate safety measures to protect self, individuals, families, and groups.

Specific Course ILO/ILOs 5.1. Prioritize safety issues in the provision of quality nursing care

Relevant Competency (JNC) Quality improvement, Safety


Evaluation Methods General evaluation form, MCQ final exam

PILO 6: Translate organizational, leadership, interprofessional collaboration, and management concepts into nursing care for individuals, families, and groups.

Specific Course ILO/ILOs 6.1. Develop a plan to solve health problems for populations with mental health problems and or psychiatric disorders and their families using critical thinking, and clinical reasoning skills.

Relevant Competency (JNC) Ethical and accountable practice

Evaluation Methods General evaluation form, MCQ final exam, written nursing care plan, psycho-education procedure evaluation form, social skill training procedure evaluation form, relaxation technique procedure evaluation form

PILO 7: Utilize evidence based practice in providing care for individuals, families, and groups.

Specific Course ILO/ILOs 7.1. Discuss theoretical and evidence-based knowledge in mental health-psychiatric nursing when working with clients in the different clinical settings

Relevant Competency (JNC) Evidence based Practice, quality improvement


Evaluation Methods General evaluation form, MCQ final exam, written nursing care plan, psycho-education procedure evaluation form, social skill training procedure evaluation form, relaxation technique procedure evaluation form



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20. Topic Outline and Schedule:

5. 6.

Topic Wee

k Instructor

Achieved ILOs

Evaluation Methods for ILOs

Reference Reading and

Activities

Course overview Orientation and

Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing

Definition of mental health

Mental health care Roles of the Mental

Health Team

1 Lily Marmash; Jomana Shehadeh; Alaa Harb; Amal Ghanieh; Maha Obedat

7,8,9,13

Clinical evaluation Oral exam Final Written exam

Course Syllabus Townsend Mary C. (2017). Essentials of psychiatric mental health nursing: concepts of care in evidence-based practice. (7th Ed) F.A. Davis Company; Philadelphia Chap8

Therapeutic relationship and therapeutic communication

Psycho-social Assessment

Nursing process

2,4,5,8,9 General evaluation form Oral exam Final Written exam

Townsend Mary C. (2014). Essentials of psychiatric mental health nursing: concepts of care in evidence-based practice. (6th Ed) F.A. Davis Company; Philadelphia chap 6

Concepts related to mental health practice of general care unit:

Illness experience Stress (definition,

indicators (anxiety, fear, anger, and depression)

Stress management (coping)

Self concepts Loss and grief


1,4,5,6,7,9,11,12,13

General evaluation form Oral exam Final Written exam

Berna. A, Snyder. S., Kozier. B., Erb. G. Kozier and ERB’s. Fundamentals of Nursing (2012) (9th Ed). Pearson/ printice Hall. New Jersy

Interpersonal interaction as tool of comforting: listening and attentive skills.

Discussion of the procedures

Orientation to the clinical area

3 Lily Marmash;

General evaluation form

Townsend Mary C. (2017).



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Reflection on 1st day experience at the clinical area

Jomana Shehadeh; Alaa Harb; Amal Ghanieh; Maha Obedat

Oral exam Final Written exam

Essentials of psychiatric mental health nursing: concepts of care in evidence-based practice. (7th Ed) F.A. Davis Company; Philadelphia chap 8

Oral presentation and discussion of clinical goals (to assess psychosocial domain for patients with physical illnesses in same room for each student).

Helping patient handle feelings

Oral presentation of patient care in the clinical area


1,4,5,6,7,9,11,12,13

General evaluation Final written exam

Evidence based articles critique

Oral presentation and discussion of clinical goals

Helping patients go through the problem solving process



1,4,5,6,7,9,11,12,13

General evaluation, Final written exam

Berna. A, Snyder. S., Kozier. B., Erb. G. Kozier and ERB’s. Fundamentals of Nursing (2012) (9th Ed). Pearson/ printice Hall. New Jersy Chap39, 42, 43

Oral presentation and discussion of clinical goals

Managing depression , loneliness and self-confusion at general units



1,4,5,6,7,9,11,12,13

General evaluation, oral exam, Final written exam

Evidence based articles critique

Lily Marmash; Jomana Shehadeh; Alaa Harb; Amal Ghanieh; Maha Obedat

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Topic Week Instructor Achieved

ILOs

Evaluation Methods for

ILOs

Reference Reading and

Activities

Course overview Orientation and

Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing

Patients' rights and ethical issues

Role and job description of mental health nurse

1

Lily Marmash; Jomana Shehadeh; Alaa Harb; Amal Ghanieh; Maha Obedat

7,8,13 General evaluation, oral exam, Final written exam

Course Syllabus Townsend Mary C. (2014). Essentials of psychiatric mental health nursing: concepts of care in evidence-based practice. (6th Ed) F.A. Davis Company; Philadelphia chap 4, chap 6 Therapeutic

relationship Therapeutic

communication Therapeutic

environment (assessment & interventions)

2,4,5,8,9 General evaluation, oral exam, Final written exam

Main signs and symptoms of psychiatric disorders

Psychiatric assessment Nursing process Discussion of the

procedures


2,4,5,6,9,11,12,13


Townsend Mary C. (2014). Essentials of psychiatric mental health nursing: concepts of care in evidence-based practice. (6th Ed) F.A. Davis Company; Philadelphia chap 7 Course papers

Orientation to the clinical area

Reflection on 1st day experience at the psychiatric unit


1,2,4,5,6,9,11,12,13



Oral presentation and discussion of clinical goals.

Working with delusions & hallucinations

Antipsychotic Oral presentation of

patient care at the psychiatric unit


1,4,5,6,7,9,11,12,13





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8. 9. 10. 11.

Application of nursing process for Bipolar disorder (psychological + social)

The suicidal client Application of nursing

process for patients with anxiety symptoms (psychological + social)


1,4,5,6,7,9,11,12,13



The comprehensive PMHN assessment


1,4,5,6,7,9,11,12,13



21. Learning Methods and Assignments:

Learning Methodologies: The following approaches that are guided by Adult Learning Theory will be used to achieve course and clinical objectives related to the ILOs: Instructional Methods Learning Activities (Examples)

Direct Instruction Structured orientation lectures

Skills and procedures demonstrations

Indirect Instruction Evidence-based articles

Literature searches and reviews

Interactive Instruction Clinical conferences and case presentations

E-learning using Moodle

Experiential Learning Experiential learning in clinical setting

Simulation

Independent Study Self-directed literature review and synthesis to address problems in a

specific case study

Reflective Journaling

22. Evaluation Methods and Course Requirements:

Opportunities to demonstrate achievement of the ILOs are provided through the following assessment methods and requirements:

Evaluation Methods Assigned Points

Mental health nursing rotation 25%

Psychiatric nursing rotation 25%

Clinical Quiz 10%



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Clinical project 10%

Final written Exam 30%

Total 100%

23. Course Policies:

A- Attendance policies:

Students must attend all classes of this course.

Any student with absence of 15% of the classes of any course, will not be allowed to sit for the final exam and will be given the university zero (F grade) in this course.

In the case (b) above, if a student submits an official sick report authenticated by university clinic or an accepted excuse by the Dean of his/her faculty, the student will be considered as withdrawn from the course, and a "W" will be shown in the transcript for this course.

Students are not allowed to come late to classes. Any student coming late will not be allowed to attend the class and he/she will be marked absent.

B- Absences from exams and handing in assignments on time:

Failure in attending a course exam other than the final exam will result in zero mark unless the student provides an official acceptable excuse to the instructor who approves a make up exam.

Failure in attending the final exam will result in zero mark unless the student presents an official acceptable excuse to the Dean of his/her faculty who approves an incomplete exam, normally scheduled to be conducted during the first two weeks of the successive semester.

Assignments and projects should be submitted to the instructor on the due date.

C- Health and safety procedures:

Students should comply with the Faculty of Nursing policies regarding pre-hospital training immunizations. Students should comply with the training areas policies regarding infection control, general precautions, and patient isolation.

D- Honesty policy regarding cheating, plagiarism, misbehavior:

Cheating, plagiarism, misbehaviour are attempts to gain marks dishonestly and includes; but not limited to:

Copying from another student’s work.

Using materials not authorized by the institute.

Collaborating with another student during a test, without permission.

Knowingly using, buying, selling, or stealing the contents of a test.

Plagiarism which means presenting another person’s work or ideas as one’s own, without attribution.

Using any media (including mobiles) during the exam

The participation or the commitment of cheating will lead to applying penalties according

to the University of Jordan Students’ Discipline rules and regulations No. (94, 49, 47,27,

29): http://units.ju.edu.jo/ar/LegalAffairs/Regulations.aspx

E- Examination Instructions for Students

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Bring with you full exam requirements (blue pen, pencils, sharpener, eraser, calculator etc.), borrowing from others is not allowed.

Do not bring any material related to the exam

Do not bring your mobile phone to the Exam room

Be in the exam room at least 10 minutes before exam starting time

It’s not allowed to enter the exam room late. In case of coming late you have to contact the course coordinator immediately

It’s not allowed to leave the Exam room before the end of the END OF AT LEAST ONE-THIRD OF THE EXAM TIME.

Write your name and university number on the exam paper and computerized sheet using Blue pen only.

Use pencil ONLY to shade your answers on the computerized answer sheet.

Do not leave examination room except under exceptional circumstances at the discretion of the Senior Invigilator and you should be accompanied by an invigilator, if needed.

For Re-exam issue refer back to the university rules.

F- Grading policy:

A grade of (D) is the minimum passing grade for the course.

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G- Available university services that support achievement in the course:

Faculty members website

E-Learning website

24. Required equipment:

Audio-Visual Aids Faculty member’s Website E-Learning Website



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25. References:

A- Required book (s), assigned reading and audio-visuals: Townsend Mary C., Morgan, K.I. (2017). Essentials of psychiatric mental health nursing: concepts of care in evidence-based practice. (7th Ed) F.A. Davis Company; Philadelphia B- Recommended books, materials, and media: Videbeck Sheila A. (2014) Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing (6th Ed). Wolters Kluwer health; New York C- Recommended books, materials, and media:

• National Institute of Mental Health. https://www.nimh.nih.gov/index.shtml • National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Stigma-free Pledge https://www.nami.org/stigmafree • Mini Mental Health Status Exam https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y39BDAljIbg • American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry https://www.aacap.org/AACAP/copy_of_home.aspx?hkey=f100857b-fb1c-42fa-8aad5b7b15027acd&WebsiteKey=a2785385-0ccf-4047-b76a-64b4094ae07f • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) https://www.samhsa.gov/ • Wheeler K. (2008). Psychotherapy for the advance practice psychiatric nurse. St Louis, Mo: Mosby. • American Nurses Association, American Psychiatric Nurses Association, & International Psychiatric Nurses (2007). Scope and standards of psychiatric-mental health nursing practice. Washington, DC: ANA • American Psychiatric Association. (2000). Quick reference to diagnostic criteria from DSM-IV-TR. Washington, DC: Author. • American Psychological Association. (2009). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (6th Ed.). Washington, DC: Author. • Barlow, D. H. (2008). Clinical hand book of psychological disorders: A step by step manual (4th Ed.). New York: Guilford Press. • The Queensland Health “ Make up your own mind about drinking” campaign at http://www.health.qld.gov.au/atod/prevention/young_women.asp • The North American, ‘What a difference a friend makes’ campaign at www.whatadifference.samhsa.gov/ • The British Royal College of Psychiatrists, ‘Fair Deal” at http://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/campaigns/fairdeal.aspx • SANE Australia: http://www.sane.org/ • Horsfall, J., Cleary, M., Walter, G., & Hunt, G. (2007). Conducting mental health research: Key steps, practicalities, and issues for the early career researcher. International Journal of MentalHealth Nursing 16 (s1), S1–S20 • Cutcliffe, J., & Ward, M. (2006). Key Debates in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing. London: Elsevier. • Sartorius, N. (2004). Open the doors. Geneva: The World Psychiatric Association. • Smith, P., & Riley, A. (2009). Cultural theory: an introduction. (2nd ed). Oxford: Blackwell • Thornicroft,G., Rose, D., & Kassam, A. (2007). Discrimination in health care against people with mental illness. International Review of Psychiatry, 19(2), 113-122. • Wadsworth, L., & Thompson, A. (2005). Media literacy: a critical role for dietetic practice. • Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research, 66, 30-6. • Houghton, S. (2007) Exploring Hope: It’s meaning for adults living with depression and for social work practice. Australian e-journal for the Advancement of Mental Health, 6, 3, Downloadable at www.auseinet.com/journal • Pilgrim, D. (2007). The survival of psychiatric diagnosis. Social Science and Medicine 65, 536-547.

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/index.shtml

https://www.nami.org/stigmafree

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• Shea, S. C. (1998). Psychiatric interviewing: the art of understanding. Apractical guide for psychiatrists, psychologists, counselors, socialworkers, nurses, and other mental health professions. Sydney: Harcourt Brace. • Zuckerman, E. L. (2000). Clinician's thesaurus: The guidebook for writing psychological reports: Guilford Press.

Relevant Website and Journals Faculty members website E-Learning website

26. Additional information:

All course correspondences should be to [email protected] Please include the course name in the email subject, and make sure you sign with your full name and student number.

Name of Course Coordinator: Dr. Latefa Dardas Signature: Date: 22/9/2019

Head of curriculum committee/Department: ------------------------- Signature: ---------------------------------

Head of Department: Dr. Abeer Shaheen Signature:

Head of curriculum committee/Faculty: ------------------------- Signature: ---------------------------------

Dean: ------------------------------------------- -Signature: ---------------------------------

Copy to: Head of Department

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