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BSc (Hons) Nursing 1Mental Health Field Handbook 2014-2015

Faculty of Health and Human SciencesSchool of Nursing and Midwifery

BSc (Hons) NursingMental Health Field

Leading to eligibility to apply for Registrationwith the Nursing and Midwifery Council

in the field of Mental Health Nursing

MENTAL HEALTH FIELD HANDBOOK2014/2015


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If you require any part of this publication in larger print, or an alternativeformat, please contact Programme Administration at:-

School of Nursing and MidwiferyFaculty of Health and Human SciencesPlymouth UniversityFloor 4, Rolle BuildingDrake CircusPlymouthPL4 8AA

Faculty Study Reception telephone numbers:01752 586999, 585332, [email protected]

School of Nursing and MidwiferyFaculty of Health and Human SciencesPlymouth UniversityKnowledge SpaRoyal Cornwall Hospital

TreliskeTruroTR1 3HD

Student reception telephone number: 01872 [email protected]

Faculty of Health and Human Sciences

School of Health ProfessionsPlymouth UniversityPeninsula Allied Health CentreDerriford RoadPlymouthPL6 6BH

Student reception telephone: 01752 [email protected]
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DISABILITY INFORMATION: Important: please note

Dear Student

If you have a disabilityThe University is very supportive of students with disabilities, and yearon-year we are

making adjustments to assist students with special needs. It may be that we have alreadyput in place changes which will assist youbut unless we know what your needs might be,we cannot guarantee that that will be the case. If we can identify your needs sufficientlyfar in advance of when you intend to start a course at the University, we are better able toput in place appropriate arrangementsor, if there is a health and safety issue or an issueabout the expectations of students on the course, to advise you on alternative options.However, we may not be able to do so if we do not know in advance.

If you have not told us about your disabilityPlease do contact the Universitys Disability Assist Services on Plymouth 01752 587676 todiscuss your needs. While we are making reasonable adjustments to our provision, we

may not be able to meet your individual needs if we do not have the opportunity to assessthem in advance, and that could impact negatively on your experience on the course oreven your ability to take up your place. Further information can be found on theDisabilityAssist website.

If you have told us about your disabilityYou may be asked for additional information or invited to attend an interview with DisabilityAssist Services. This is in order that we can properly assess your individual needs andensure that we have the best possible chance of meeting them. Please do provide anyinformation requested and come in to see staff if asked to do so, since otherwise youand we - could find ourselves in a position in which it is difficult or even unsafe for you to

take up your place.

So please tell us about any disabilityeven if you do not think it will affect youwhile you are at the Universityand respond positively to any requests for furtherdetails or for an information interview. If you do not do so, you may find yourselfunable to take up your place or unable to complete the course because we have notbeen able adequately to meet your particular needs.
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DISCLAIMERALL STUDENTS PLEASE NOTE:

All students undertaking programmes delivered by the Faculty of Health and HumanSciences are reminded that any alteration to University documentation, includingpractice portfolios, involving forgery/falsification of a mentors comments orsignature/initialling will be investigated. This investigation could lead to

disciplinary action, which may lead to a students being unable to achieveprofessional registration.

All the information in this Handbook is correct at the time of production. Coursesare regularly reviewed and updated so details may change. Occasionally, a modulelisted in the Handbook may be replaced or withdrawn.

Plymouth University is proud of its teaching and research and it undertakes allreasonable steps to provide educational services in the manner set out in this

Handbook and in any documents referred to within it. It does not, however,guarantee the provision of such services. Should industrial action orcircumstances beyond the control of the University interfere with its ability toprovide educational services, the University undertakes to use all reasonable stepsto minimise the resultant disruption to those services.

SELF-DECLARATIONDisclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) was established under the Protection ofFreedoms Act 2012 to provide a joined up seamless service combining the criminalrecords checking and barring functions. Further legislative changes will come into forceduring 2013 and 2014.

These details will be published on theDBS Website

A satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)) declaration andOccupational Health check is required to enter the BSc (Hons) Nursing programme (seeentry requirements).

You will be asked to complete an annual self-declaration to confirm whether your police

record or health status has changed as this may jeopardise your ability to undertake thepractical elements of the programme and registration with the Nursing and MidwiferyCouncil.

You must immediately notify either your programme leader or personal tutor of anychanges to your police record or health status that occur throughout the academic year.This includes any warnings, cautions, convictions and bind overs issued by the police andalso any pending charges as well as any interviews concerning protection of vulnerableadults or children that occur throughout the year.

You must keep your copy of the DBS certificate as you may be requested to provide this

when in placement.
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Contents

DISABILITY INFORMATION ............................................................................................... 3

DISCLAIMER ....................................................................................................................... 4

SELF-DECLARATION ......................................................................................................... 4

WELCOME .......................................................................................................................... 6

USEFUL INFORMATION ..................................................................................................... 7

KEY CONTACTS ................................................................................................................. 8

1. PROGRAMME OVERVIEW ........................................................................................ 11

1.1 Educational Aims of the Programme ........................................................................... 11

1.2 Learning Outcomes ..................................................................................................... 11

1.3 BSc (Hons) Nursing: Mental Health Nursing Field....................................................... 12

1.4 Module Details............................................................................................................ 14

1.5 BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health) Structure ............................................................ 15

2. DISTINCTIVE FEATURES OF THE CURRICULUM ................................................... 16

2.1 Stage one (level 4 studies) .......................................................................................... 17

2.2 Stage two (level 5) ....................................................................................................... 18

2.3 Stage three (level 6) .................................................................................................... 18

2.4 Assessment Outline .................................................................................................... 19

3 ASSESSMENT ............................................................................................................ 21

3.1 Progression ................................................................................................................. 21

3.2 Repeat with Attendance .............................................................................................. 21

4. ADDITIONAL PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS ........................................................ 22

4.1 Placement areas: ........................................................................................................ 22

4.2 Care Programme Approach (CPA): ............................................................................. 22

4.3 Shift patterns: .............................................................................................................. 22

4.4 Ongoing Achievement Record (OAR) ......................................................................... 23

4.5 E-Portfolio ................................................................................................................... 23

4.6 Placement Online Placement Management System (POPPI) ..................................... 23

4.7 Mandatory Training...................................................................................................... 24

4.8 BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health) - Pattern of Clinical Placements ........................ 25

5. ASSESSMENT HAND IN DATES ............................................................................... 26

6. DEFINITIVE MODULE RECORDS ............................................................................. 29

6.1 Module synopsis.......................................................................................................... 30

6.2 Definitive Modules Records Year 1 ............................................................................. 33

6.3 Definitive Module Records Year 2 ............................................................................... 54

6.4 Definitive Module Records Year 3 ............................................................................... 70


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WELCOMEPLYMOUTH UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY

Welcome to Plymouth University and to the School of Nursing and Midwifery in the Facultyof Health and Human Sciences. We hope that your studies with us on BSc (Hons) Nursing(Mental Health) will be an enjoyable, stimulating and rewarding experience. This handbook

contains information that is essential for you to know about during your programme ofstudy, such as how the programme is organised, teaching and learning methods,assessment, project work and module content.

The programme is based in the School of Nursing and Midwifery which is responsible forthe delivery of a range of health professional educational programmes for staff who arealready qualified nurses and health professionals and for those students who wish topursue a career in nursing and health professions. The majority of the School academicstaff have held a range of senior positions in health care delivery and retain theirengagement in clinical practice to ensure that your studies are informed by currentcontemporary clinical nursing practice. The aim of the School is to offer you a high quality

educational experience which allows you to register with the Nursing and MidwiferyCouncil (NMC) on successful completion of your programme in addition to theachievement of an Honours Degree in Mental Health Nursing.

The School is committed to academic quality in learning and teaching and to healthcareresearch, and there is an active research and development unit with academic staffengaged in the creation and dissemination of knowledge which aims to improve patientcare in the extensive range of healthcare contexts. There are opportunities for graduateswith high honours awards from this programme to apply for full time PhD studentships inthe School on completion of the programme.

The School is committed to inter-professional collaboration in both education and practiceand this is reflected in the programme modules. In the first year you will be studyingalongside students engaged in becoming Child Health Nurses and Adult Nurses. Thisopportunity for shared learning will continue throughout the three years of the programme.

The academic and administrative staff of the Faculty of Health and Human Sciences willassist you in gaining a greater understanding of the theory and practice involved inprofessional nursing care. However, it is important that you accept responsibility for yourown learning from the commencement of the programme, and use every opportunity tofacilitate this.

These handbooks contain a great deal of essential information about your programme andas such they are important documents that you will need to refer to throughout yourprogramme. In addition they tell you what you can expect from the programme as astudent, the staff who contribute to the programme and what you can do to ensure that youenjoy your studies and are successful in completion of the BSc (Hons) Nursing degree(Mental Health). Please keep them in a safe place and read them carefully during your firstfew weeks with us on the programme, if you need to seek clarification on any points themental health team will be happy to answer any questions you may have. May I take thisopportunity to wish you every success in your studies with us.Jon Perry

Mental Health Field LeadBSc (Hons) Nursing


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USEFUL INFORMATION

University Registration Number

Personal Tutor Name:

Office:

Office Tel:

Email:

Programme Lead Name: Jon Perry

Office:Room 02, 7 Portland Villas,Drake Circus, Plymouth

Office Tel: 01752 586606

Email:[email protected]

Programme Administrator Name: Jenna Anderson

Office:Floor 4, Rolle Building, Plymouth

Office Tel: 01752 586963


Faculty Student Reception Office:Ground Floor, Rolle Building, Plymouth

Office Tel: 01752 585335/585332/586999


Other Useful Numbers Name:

Office:

Office Tel:

Email:

Name:

Office:

Office Tel:

Email:
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KEY CONTACTS

Name, telephone and email Role Address

Dr Ann Humphreys

[email protected]

Head of School of

Nursing andMidwifery

Faculty of Health and HumanSciencesPlymouth University

Floor 4, Rolle BuildingDrake CircusPlymouth PL4 8AA

Tracey Proctor-Childs

Telephone: 01752 [email protected]

Deputy Head ofSchool of Nursingand Midwifery(Teaching andLearning)

Faculty of Health and HumanSciencesPlymouth University3 Portland VillasDrake CircusPlymouth PL4 8AA

Deborah Bennetts

Telephone01752 [email protected]

Lecturer/PractionerMental Health

Faculty of Health and Human

Sciences3 Plymouth UniversityPortland VillasDrake CircusPlymouth PL4 8AA

Tracey Cassidy


Module LeaderMHN202MHN302


Sarah Howes


LecturerModule LeadMHN302


Janet Kelsey

Telephone:[email protected]

Module LeadNRS404

Faculty of Health and HumanSciencesPlymouth UniversityRoom 02, 7 Portland VillasDrake CircusPlymouth PL4 8AA

Dr Sue Linsley

Telephone:[email protected]

LecturerModule LeaderMHN102MHN203

Faculty of Health and HumanSciencesPlymouth UniversityRoom 02, 7 Portland VillasDrake CircusPlymouth PL4 8AA
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Name, telephone and email Role Address

Alan Miles

Telephone: 01872 256414

[email protected]

LecturerModule LeaderMHN104MHN301

Faculty of Health and HumanSciencesPlymouth UniversityKnowledge SpaRoyal Cornwall Hospital

TreliskeTruro TR1 3HD

Jenny Morris


AssociateProfessor AdultNursing ModuleLeadNRS203

Faculty of Health and HumanSciencesKnowledge SpaTreliskeTruro TR1 3HD

Mary OToole


LecturerModule LeadMHN206

Faculty of Health and HumanSciences

Plymouth UniversityRoom 05, 3 Portland VillasDrake CircusPlymouth PL4 8AA

Jon Perry


Field leadModule LeadMHN204MHN205

Faculty of Health and HumanSciencesPlymouth UniversityRoom 02, 7 Portland VillasDrake CircusPlymouth, PL4 8AA

Francis Thompson

Telephone 01752 [email protected]

Senior LecturerAssociateprofessorMental Health

Faculty of Health and Human

SciencesPlymouth University3 Portland VillasDrake CircusPlymouth, PL4 8AA

Graham R Williamson


LecturerModule LeaderNRS302

Faculty of Health and HumanSciencesPlymouth University3 Portland Villas,Drake Circus

Plymouth. PL4 8AALouise Winfield


LecturerAdult Nursing

Module LeadNRS301

Faculty of Health and HumanSciencesPlymouth UniversityKnowledge SpaRoyal Cornwall HospitalTreliske TR1 3HD

Cate Wood

Telephone 01752 [email protected]

LecturerAdult Nursing

Module LeadNRS301

Faculty of Health and HumanSciencesPlymouth University8 Portland Villas,

Drake CircusPlymouth. PL4 8AA
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Professional Services TeamsSpecific administrative support for programmes in the School of Nursing and Midwifery isprovided by the teams below.

School of Nursing an Midwifery Professional ServicesTeam (Floor 4 Rolle Building)

Jenna AndersonProgrammeAdministrator

[email protected] 01752 586963

Jenna has responsibility for the day to day administration forthe Mental Health field

Jeanette GallowayAdministrative Assistant

[email protected] 586964

Nicky HarropProgrammeAdministrator


Jill HillSenior Administrator(Programmes)


Amy KitchenhamAssistant Administrator

[email protected] 586959

School e-mail(Plymouth)

[email protected] use this e-mail to advise of any absence or sickness

Office HoursMondayThursday 8.30am5pmFriday 8.30am4.30pm

Faculty Student Reception

Office Hours:MondayThursday 8.30am5pmFriday 9am4.30pm

Ground FloorRolle Building

01752 58533501752 58533201752 586999

Students can collect and submit timesheets and travel forms to the Faculty StudentReception on the Ground Floor Rolle building. An out of hours box is available forsubmission of timesheets and travel claims when reception is closed.

In addition practice documents are submitted to the Faculty Student Reception desk.The submission deadline for Nursing and Midwifery is 4pm.

e-mail: [email protected]

PLEASE NOTE:

This Handbook is to be used in conjunction with the BSc (Hons) Pre-Registration Nursing (Adult, Child Health, Mental Health) ProgrammeHandbook.
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1. PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

1.1 Educational Aims of the Programme

The programme aim is to provide professional education that meets the

requirements for entry on the NMC Professional Register and the academicrequirements for the award of BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health).

It provides opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate knowledge andunderstanding, skills and other attributes as stated below.

To develop practitioners who are able to contribute to the safe ethical andeffective delivery of services in a wide variety of inter-professional contexts.

To develop practitioners who are competent in analysing complex issues andapply appropriate knowledge and skill in resolving these.

To develop reflective practitioners who are able to take responsibility for their

own continuing professional development. Demonstrate capabilities; ethical practice, knowledge, process of care,

interventions and applications according to the Capable PractitionerFramework (Sainsbury Centre, 2001)

1.2 Learning Outcomes

The programme outcomes are consistent with the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA)benchmark statements and the Nursing and Midwifery Council statements. Theprogramme provides opportunities for students to meet learning outcomes in the followingareas:

A. Knowledge and UnderstandingB. Cognitive / Intellectual skillsC. Practical / Professional Qualities and SkillsD. Transferable Skills

The detailed learning outcomes are shown below:


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1.3 BSc (Hons) Nursing: Mental Health Nursing Field

A. Knowledge and understandingThe key concepts of the disciplines thatunderpin the education and training of all

health professionals and detailedknowledge of:

Biosciences; physiology andpathophysiology

Psycho-social care of people of allages

Professional issues in healthcare

Law, Ethics and humanities

Interdisciplinary working

Public health

Critical care delivery for people of allages

Epidemiology

Risk management

Pharmacology

Rehabilitation

Management and leadership

Quality

Methods of enquiry

Teaching and learning methods andstrategies:A wide range of student centred

approaches are used including lectures,seminars, workshops, case studies,group work and skills simulation, studentled study and directed study; studentsare actively encouraged to take greaterresponsibility for their learning. Theoryfocused practice and reflection onpractice are used to facilitatetheory/practice links and inter-professional learning.

Assessment:A variety of assessmentmethods are used that emphasisetheory/practice links throughout theprogramme. These include essays,practice portfolio, scenario analysis andseminar presentations, Theory andpractice are summatively assessedagainst criteria that measure academicand professional levels of performanceappropriate to the skills and knowledgerequired for entry to the NMC register

B. Cognitive and intellectual skillsOn completion graduates should:

Use an analytical approach toexamine the evidence that informsnursing practice

Identify and apply appropriate nursingtheory to practice

Engage with technology, particularly

the effective and efficient use ofinformation and communicationtechnology

Demonstrate logical and systematicthinking and draw reasonedconclusions and sustainablejudgements in the context of adultnursing practice

Teaching and learning methods andstrategies:A wide range of student centredapproaches are used including lectures,seminars, workshops, case studies,group work and skills simulation, studentled study and directed study; studentsare actively encouraged to take greaterresponsibility for their learning. Theoryfocused practice and reflection onpractice are used to facilitatetheory/practice links and inter-professional learning.Assessment:A variety of assessmentmethods are used that emphasisetheory/practice links throughout theprogramme. These include essays,practice portfolio, scenario analysis &seminar presentations, Theory andpractice are summatively assessedagainst criteria that measure academic

and professional levels of performanceappropriate to the skills and knowledgerequired for entry to the NMC register


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Key and transferable skillsOn completion graduates should:

Demonstrate a critical awareness ofeffective communication with a widerange of individuals

Evaluate their own academic ,professional and clinical performance

Utilise and articulate problem-solvingskills in a variety of theoretical andpractice situations.

Manage change effectively andrespond to changing demands.

Take responsibility for personal andprofessional learning anddevelopment.

Manage time, prioritise workloads and

recognise and manage personalemotions and stress

Understand career opportunities andchallenges ahead and begin to plan acareer path.

Information management skills. (e.g.IT)

Demonstrate numerical skills.

Teaching/Learning methods andStrategiesA minimum of 2300hrs of theprogramme is spent in a learningplacement. Mentors, who have beenprepared for their role, will support and

supervise the students. Students willexperience inter-professional caresettings, promoting the principles ofinter-professional working.Skills laboratory work will besupplemented with the use of theoryfocused practice and reflection onpractice to facilitate theory/practice links.

Assessment strategy:An OngoingAchievement Record identifies the

learning outcomes for practice at eachstage of the programme. Practice isformatively and summatively assessedagainst criteria that measureprofessional levels of competence andsafety appropriate to the skills andknowledge required for entry to theNMC register

Practical skillsOn completion graduates should:

Demonstrate the ability to assesshealth needs of people of all ages

Effectively plan to meet needs

Demonstrate effective implementationof a range of therapeutic interventions

Evaluation of care/interventions

Respond appropriately to a range ofincidents and emergency situations

Manage the care requirements of agroup of patients.

Maintain clear and accurate records.

Demonstrate the ability to carry outpractice with due regard to legal,ethical and professional guidelines.

Demonstrate competence in thoseattributes identified as required forentry to the nursing register.

Teaching and learning methods andstrategies:

A minimum of 2300hrs of theprogramme is spent in a learningplacement. Mentors and Sign-OffMentors, who have been prepared fortheir role, will support and supervise thestudents. Students will experience inter-professional care settings, promotingthe principles of inter-professionalworking.Skills laboratory work will besupplemented with the use of theory

focused practice and reflection onpractice to facilitate theory/practice links.Assessment strategy:An Ongoing Achievement Recordidentifies the learning outcomes forpractice at each stage of theprogramme. Practice is formatively andsummatively assessed against criteriathat measure professional levels ofcompetence and safety appropriate tothe skills and knowledge required for

entry to the NMC register


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1.4 Module Details

Table 2 provides module details and figure 1 illustrates the pattern of teaching andlearning which students will experience.

Stage 1 Modules

ModuleCode

Module Title Level 4 credits

20 credits Ways of Knowing (Adult, Child, Mental Health) 20 credits

20 credits Biology for Nursing Practice (Adult, Mental Health) 20 credits

20 credits Skills and Practice for Nursing (Adult and Mental Health) 20 credits

20 credits Communication and forming therapeutic engagementskills

20 credits

20 credits Introduction to Mental Health 20 credits

20 credits Introduction to Management and Leadership 20 credits

Stage 2 modules

Module

codeModule title Level 5 credits

NRS203 Knowledge and Skills for Evidence-Informed Practice (1) 20 credits

MHN206 Medication Management 20 credits

MHN202 Mental Health Policy in Practice20 credits

MHN203 Lived Experience (F) 20 credits

MHN204Assessment and Formulation of Common Mental HealthProblems

20 credits

MHN205 Clinical Practice (1) 20 credits

Stage 3 modules

Module

codeModule title Level 6 credits

NRS301Management, Leadership and transitionto professional practice

20 credits

NRS302 Knowledge and Skills for Evidence InformedPractice (2) 30 credits

MHN301 The Autonomous Practitioner 20 credits

MHN302Psychosocial Interventions to Meet Complex MentalHealth Needs

20 credits

MHN303 Clinical Practice (2) 30 credits


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1.5 BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health)Structure

Year one level 4 Year two level 5 Year three level 6

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NRS403Ways of Knowing20 credits(generic)

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RS406SkillsandPracticeforNursing(

generic)

NRS405Biology for NursingPractice20 credits(generic)

MHN401Communication andforming therapeuticengagement skills20 creditsMental Health

MHN206MedicationManageme

nt

NRS203Knowledgeand Skills forEvidenceInformedPractice

MHN204AssessmentandFormulationof CommonMentalHealthProblems

MHN203The Lived

Experience

MHN202MentalHealthPolicy inPractice

NRS301Management andLeadership andTransition toPractice

MHN302Psychosocialinterventions tomeet complexneeds

NRS302Knowledge andSkills for EvidenceInformed Practice

MHN301The Autonomouspractitioner

MHN402Introduction to Mental

Health20 credits(Mental Health)

MHN403Introduction toManagement andLeadership20 creditsMental Health


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2. DISTINCTIVE FEATURES OF THE CURRICULUM

The Plymouth University will be the first Higher Education Institute (HEI) in the South Westregion to implement the new NMC standards in their undergraduate BSc (Hons) Nursing(Mental Health) programme.

This is a full time programme of a 156 weeks duration (three years). The length is

determined by the regulatory body, the Nursing and Midwifery Council. The three years isbased on a 45 week programmed year where students will spend approximately 50% oftheir time as theoretical learning and 50% of their time on placement learning in the mentalhealth, primary health and social care services.As such it prepares students to be competent to work with people with mental healthproblems in a variety of health and social care settings.

Students will have the chance to experience practice early in a taster week.

Students will have electronic portfolios.

Practice will be graded to reward those students who excel in clinical placements

It provides opportunities for shared and inter-professional learning with professional andcognate groups.

It provides the opportunity to develop evidence based therapeutic skills in order to workwith clients experiencing a range of mental health problems in a variety of settings.

It engenders a philosophy of wellbeing and recovery throughout with a clear andinnovative pathway of skills teaching and assessment to ensure confidence andcompetence.

It provides a focus on values based practice ensuring that graduates are client centred andcollaborative. This is developed with a module dedicated to the users of mental health(and social services) and their carers. Such experts by experience have input throughoutthe programme in both the teaching and assessing of students.

Year one, stage one of the programme, comprises of six 20 credit modules. One moduleis shared with Adult and Child Health nurses and two further modules are shared withAdult. Early within this first year, students will experience taster daysin a mental healthsetting, followed by two periods of clinical placement. Year one comprises of 120 level fourcredits. Year two is a six module delivery pattern, with five modules being field specific,and one being generic. Year two comprises of 120 level five credits. In the final year,stage three, only one 30 credit module is shared with Adult and Child Health nursing. Theother four modules are field specific, one at 30 credits and the other three at 20 credits.The three year programme equates to the minimum 4,600 hours required for entry ontothe NMC register and the 360 credits required for an undergraduate (Hons) Degree. TheDegree programme delivers theory and practice on a forty five week year basis whichensures that these statutory hours are met within the degree.

The aim of the BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health) programme overall is to develop agraduate who is eligible to meet the requirements of the NMCs standards for registration

and to ensure competence in a variety of health and social care settings. As a result of thereview of Fitness to Practice (NMC 2007) the Faculty is also mindful of the need to ensuremental health graduates have the skills and attributes required of the newly qualified


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practitioner to ensure professional confidence and public safety. This has been born inmind in developing the programme, curriculum design and development.

2.1 Stage one (level 4 studies)

The aim of the first year of the Programme is to introduce you to the fundamentalprinciples underpinning health and social care theory and practice and provide a sound

knowledge base for all nursing professions. The modules are designed to facilitate anincreasing knowledge and skills base, incorporating generic and field specific modules.This stage will introduce students to inter-professional collaboration, highlighting sharedand generic skills required for contemporary health practice. The modules delivered inyear one will provide a sound knowledge base for all fields of nursing. One of the keyfeatures of this stage of the programme is the introduction, rehearsal and acquisition of theskills necessary for safe clinical practice.

This stage will introduce students to the Mental Health field of nursing, whilst familiarisingthem with inter-professional collaboration, generic and field skills required forcontemporary health care practice. The modules are designed to facilitate an increasing

incremental knowledge and skills base throughout the year. The generic module deliveredin year one will provide a sound knowledge base for students from all fields of nursing.

NRS403 Ways of KnowingThis is a shared core immersive first module for all fields of four weeks duration, and hasbeen developed with academic staff, students, the professoriate and the Universitylearning and development team. It introduces students to university life, finding andmaking friends in their cohort, understanding the requirements of the programme and thejourney to become an active and engaged academic citizen of the university community.This concept is developed through what it means to be a nurse and the knowledgerequired to work and give care safely with patients and clients through fostering through

life learning skills

NRS406 Clinical skills and NRS405 Biology for Nursing PracticeMental Health and Adult Nursing fields will share a first year clinical skills module and aHuman Biology module. This module will help you to have the building blocks for the careof patients that will be undertaken in year 1 and the Biological basis for disease in year .

NRS406 Skills and Practice for NursingThis is a shared module Between Mental Health and Adult students to develop a suite offundamental clinical nursing skills in a simulated clinical environment prior to entry intoclinical practice, These include safe manual handling and moving techniques, ways ofreducing cross infection, record keeping, first aid, basic resuscitation skills and nutrition.The Practice element is assessed during the two practice placements that studentsundertake in this year.

MHN104 Introduction to Management and LeadershipThis module provides an introduction to the theory of leadership and management withinthe primary, secondary and third sectors. This module will consider how management andleadership fits within a changing working environment by exploring the relationshipbetween organisation, culture and management

MHN103 Introduction to Mental HealthThis module will introduce mental health and disorder, and discuss the biological,psychological and social factors influencing mental health from birth to death. It will identifyappropriate multi professional interventions and skills to promote recovery and wellbeing


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MHN401 Communication and Therapeutic Engagement SkillsThis module aims for students to develop basic, person-centred communication skillsenabling students to engage effectively with individuals and their families utilising a rangeof collaborative interpersonal skills and therapeutic frameworks that can be applied inhealth and social care

Progression to year 2Professional Body and University requirementsStudents may not progress to year 2 unless they have passed all the required modules foryear one including practice components. Students will have two further opportunities toresit referred theory and practice following the end of year Examination and ProgressionBoard.

A first resit opportunity will be presented at the resit board held six weeks following the endof year board.

A second resit opportunity will be presented at the extended resit board held 11 weeksfollowing the end of year board.

Any student who has not achieved all modules components by this board willautomatically be repeating the outstanding modules and be unable to progress intoyear two. This meets both the NMC requirement that all theory and practice iscompleted for year one by week 12 of the next academic year before the student isallowed to progress into year two and has met the NMC progression points for yearone of the programme

2.2 Stage two (level 5)

The second year (stage two) is focussed on the knowledge skills and attitudes, required by

mental health practitioners and puts the spotlight firmly back on the client.Stage 2 modules will enable the continuation and accumulate knowledge and skills. Thecontext becomes more specialised and academically more demanding. The emphasis willbe on the development of professional identity and experience, within the context of inter-professional practice in mental health care settings. You will enhance your therapeuticcommunication skills and develop the confidence and competence to undertake anappropriate collaborative assessment and formulation process. The initial introduction topharmacology will be built upon and mental health policy and practice will be explored.Integral to this second year is the focus on putting the value into practice and ensuringthat the users and carers of mental health and social care services remain central toprofessional practice. The generic 20 credit module Knowledge and Skills for Evidence-based Practice, will enable students to demonstrate the ability to critically appraise basicprinciples and theories, to support arguments with evidence and reason and demonstratean awareness of alternative contexts. In addition through the Ongoing Record ofAchievement (OAR) you will demonstrate acquisition of the necessary skills, attitudes andbehaviour required for professional practice.

2.3 Stage three (level 6)

The third year (stage three) builds upon the previous two stages by enabling you todevelop higher level skills in terms of analysis and decision making through the use of

more independent modes of study and project work.

Stage three modules advance understanding and skills acquired from previous levels ofstudy. The emphasis will be on professional competence and fitness for practice, and


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purpose within client centred inter-professional mental health and social care settings.Knowledge and context is now more specialised and requires higher level skills ofanalysis, synthesis and evaluation. There will continue to be an emphasis on takingresponsibility for through-life learning. The skills based module will prepare you to workwith a broad range of mental health problems in a variety of settings. The inter-professional management & leadership module emphasises the role of the mental healthpractitioner within the wider organisation, using management and leadership theory to

develop leadership skills necessary for effective decision making.This generic module is supported by the capable practitioner module enabling you todevelop and practice the skills, including those of critical evaluation, which underpin safeand competent professional practice. You will be expected to critically evaluate availableevidence and apply this to professional practicethereby advancing understanding ofevidence based practice and contributing to continuous quality improvement.

On completion of Stage three, students will be able to critically appraise more complexprinciples and models, analyse and /or enable resolution of real-life/ case study problemsand issues through the synthesis of theory and practice. The ability to contextualise andview problems holistically is also expected.

For students on this programme, there will be a balanced programme of theory andpractical experience within a number of care settings. This programme will enable you todevelop your knowledge and practice ensuring that you can contribute effectively to thedelivery and quality improvement of care within your chosen area of practice. It will alsoprepare you to practice within the multidisciplinary workforce of the future.

2.4 Assessment Outline

YEAR 1

Coursework C1 ExaminationE1 and E2

End Module testT1 Placement P1

NRS403

Coursework 100%Mind Map 80%Safe Medicate 5%Twitter 5%Library quiz 5%Webinar 5%

NRS405Test 1 - 33%Test 2 - 33%Test 3 - 34%

NRS406 E2 OSCE 50%Clinical Skill

T1 Test 50%Passive OSCE

PracticePass/Fail

MHN401Coursework 20%Written critique

Practice 80%Collaborativeconversation

MHN402Coursework 100%Analysis of casestudy

MHN403Examination E1Short answerquestions


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YEAR 2

NRS203 Continuous module tests

MHN206100% coursework.2000 word case study

MHN202100% CourseworkGroup presentation

MHN203 100% coursework

MHN204100% courseworkDVD and 1000 wordreflection

MHN205

Practiceassessment tool:Progression PointCriteria Year 2

100% PracticeCompetencies

YEAR 3

NRS30170% Essay30%PersonalDevelopment Plan

NRS302100% Coursework5000 word essay.Formative PDP

MHN301 50% coursework50%Examination

Viva

MHN302100% Coursework2500 word essay

MHN303

Practiceassessment tool:100% PracticeCompetencies


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3 ASSESSMENT

The curriculum assesses elements of both theory and practice and utilises a variety ofmethods that emphasise theory/practice links. As can be seen from Table 3, suchmethods include essays, poster presentations, reflective critique, examinations and inclass tests. Your Ongoing Achievement Record is your practice assessment tool; this

incorporates an e-portfolio to log your learning experiences and once in each of the threestages your clinical skills will be assessed. In stage two and three an Objective StructuredClinical Examination (OSCE) is used within the Skills and Practice modules. This allowsus to examine aspects of practical expertise within an objective classroom environment.OSCEs are usually made up of a number of stations. There may be a requirement to passsome or all of the stations and if you are referred on these stations, you will fail the overallOSCE regardless of your final aggregate mark.

3.1 ProgressionStudents may not progress to year 2 or year 3 (as appropriate) unless they have passedall the required modules for year one or year two, including practice components.

Students will have onefurther opportunity to resit referred practice and twofurtheropportunities to resit referred theory following the end of year Award Assessment Board.

The first resit opportunity will be presented at the Award Assessment Resit Boardheld six weeks following the end of year Award Assessment Board

The second opportunity will be presented at the extended Award AssessmentResit Board held eleven weeks following the end of year Award Assessment Board.

Any student who has not achieved all module components by this AwardAssessment Board will automatically be repeating the outstanding modules and be

unable to progress into year two. This meets both the Nursing and MidwiferyCouncil requirement that all theory and practice is completed for an academic yearby week twelve of the next academic year before the student is allowed toprogress into year two or three and has met the NMC progression points for theprogramme.

3.2 Repeat with Attendance

Students required to repeat with attendance after any of the Award AssessmentBoards will enrol on the new cohort and must repeat the modules outstanding withattendance, meaning all lectures and module time is to be attended.

Where practice has been referred, students must repeat the practice in aplacement where the specific outcomes can be achieved.

Please see Section 1.6 of the programme handbook relating to fees for NHS Fundedprogrammes.

There are a set of assessment principles and policies that are followed by the Faculty ofHealth and Human Sciences. It is important that you familiarise yourself with these. Thesealso contain guidance on the preparation and presentation of coursework, includingreferencing conventions, and this is recommended to you. There may be slight variationsbetween the University Regulations and the current Assess guidelines used by the Facultyof Health and Human Sciences in relation to hand in dates for coursework. The currentAssess documentis the definitive guidelines used in the Faculty of Health and HumanSciences and can be found on the programme page of Moodle.


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You are also referred to the section on University Regulations. In particular pleasenote the sections for Honours degrees in those regulations. You are also advised tofamiliarise yourself with those regulations relating to appeals, extenuatingcircumstances and academic dishonesty.

All details relating to University regulations can be found in the Universitys StudentHandbook underAcademic Regulations

4. ADDITIONAL PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS

4.1 Placement areas:

All students must include at least one full placementwith:

Older people with Mental Health problems

Recovery/social inclusion orientated mental health care

Community Mental Health Care

Acute care/Crisis Resolution

4.2 Care Programme Approach (CPA):

At least one placement should include experience of Care-Co-ordination (i.e.working with a Care Co-ordinator with clients on CPA (Care Programme Approach))

4.3 Shift patterns:

The aim is to provide you with a realistic experience of contemporary care, which involvesmore than a 95 day.

You are not normally expected to work any more than 75 hours per fortnight (i.e. theequivalent of 37.5 hours per week)

Where appropriate to the area of care, you are expected to work shifts, and in orderto experience and contribute to 24 hour care provision are encouraged to attend thehand over meetings at the beginning of the shifts. This may include start times of07:00 hours on some occasions. Some wards and units follow a 12 hour shiftsystem and where appropriate, you should follow this pattern.

Where this is difficult, an alternative time may be negotiated between student andmentor.

Weekend shifts and night duty are part of the 24 hour care provision and you areable to, and encouraged to, work these shifts. However, you should not normallywork more than two weekendsin any four week period during the programme.For some experiences, on call arrangements may be more appropriate.

As a guide approximately 14 shifts incorporating anon call twilight or nightduty experienceto reflect experience of 24 hour care would be expected in a 3year programme and this would be recorded in your OAR and on the studentexperience record sheets which are submitted to Programme Administration.

In addition to coursework and practice assessments, as nursing students you arealso required to develop a professional portfolio to include; evidence to support

your ongoing achievement record and e-portfolio.
https://www1.plymouth.ac.uk/essentialinfo/regulations/Pages/default.aspxhttps://www1.plymouth.ac.uk/essentialinfo/regulations/Pages/default.aspxhttps://www1.plymouth.ac.uk/essentialinfo/regulations/Pages/default.aspxhttps://www1.plymouth.ac.uk/essentialinfo/regulations/Pages/default.aspx


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4.4 Ongoing Achievement Record (OAR)

Your ongoing achievement record (OAR) will support your development and progressionthroughout the programme. This is a requirement of the NMC and is an essential tool forcontribution to your assessment of practice; this will be seen by your mentor and personaltutor. The OAR will provide you with comments about your progress which can help you to

develop skills as your progress through the programme. It will also provide information toassist mentors in supporting and directing you while in practice.

The sign off mentor at the end of the programme will also be able to review your clinicalpractice throughout the three years. The OARS document and its completion will form partof your assessed material which you will present to the examination board as part ofquality assurance mechanism.

4.5 E-Portfolio

An e-portfolio demonstrating your personal and professional development will be an

essential element of this programme. The Plymouth University uses a personal learningsystem called PebblePad to help you create records of learning, achievement andaspiration. You will keep a practice e-portfolio to demonstrate your development of theskills required for reflective practice and foster your approach to lifelong learning. Your e-portfolio will be reviewed on a regular basis by your personal tutor, it is expected that youwill be able to demonstrate the relationship between their learning in theory and learning inpractice. It will also help to provide evidence of your ability to recognise and respond toother client groups e.g. pregnant women and adults.

4.6 Placement Online Placement Management System (POPPI)

Placements on the Web (POW) will provide students with online information on theplacement they have been allocated to: what to expect whilst on a particular placement, acomplete placement profile which will include details on who to contact, what to wear andinformation on the facilities available to them whilst they are attending their placement. Aseach programme has a requirement for a certain amount of practice to be completed priorto registration the POW also allows the students to see their record of attendance.

The Poppi website provides a great deal of information to support your placement as wellas providing a huge amount of material about the student experience for your host Trustand mentor/supervisor.

POPPI website can be accessed here

Placements on the web (POW)

Only identified users will have access to POW via a username and password.Students and placement providers will be advised when they will have access tothe system together with a note of their login.
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4.7 Mandatory TrainingThe Programme requires all students to undertake mandatory training in a number ofareas each year as noted below.

Moving and HandlingFire Prevention

Basic Life SupportSafeguarding Vulnerable PeopleSafeguarding ChildrenMental Capacity ActEquity and Diversity

The Mandatory sessions will usually be provided by the Plymouth University at the start ofeach academic year. Registers or swipe cards will be used at all mandatory trainingsessions. It is your responsibility to ensure you have recorded attendance. Attendance atall mandatory sessions will be recorded on your POW record which will be reviewedalongside your Ongoing Achievement Record at the first hand in for practice.

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4.8 BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health) - Pattern of Clinical PlacementsPlacement 1 Placement 2

Stage/Year 1

Community Care:(To obtain contextual and practical experience with a range ofprimary health care/community based professionals e.g. HealthVisitors, District Nurses, Community Mental Health Nurses, Learningdisability teams, Community Hospitals, voluntary services e.g. MIND)

Profession/Branch Specific:Older people with MH problemsRecovery/social inclusion orientated mental health careCommunity Mental Health /Day Care

or Branch Specific:Older people with MH problemsRecovery/social inclusion orientated mental health careCommunity Mental Health Care

or Community Care

Placement 3 Placement 4

Stage/Year 2

Recovery/social inclusion orientated mental health care(including Assertive Outreach and Psychiatric Liaison)

Community Mental Health CareOlder people with MH problemsAcute care/Crisis ResolutionSpecialisms

e.g.- CAMHS;Early Intervention;Forensic; Prisons;Substance misuse;Eating disorders;Homelessness;Asylum seekers & refugees;Other specialisms

Recovery/social inclusion orientated mental health care(including Assertive Outreach and Psychiatric Liaison)

Community Mental Health CareOlder people with MH problemsAcute care/Crisis ResolutionSpecialisms

e.g.- CAMHS;Early Intervention;Forensic; Prisons;Substance misuse;Eating disorders;Homelessness;Asylum seekers & refugees;Other specialisms

Placement 5 Placement 6 Placement 6b

Stage/Year 3

Recovery/social inclusion orientated mental health care(including Assertive Outreach and Psychiatric Liaison)Community Mental Health CareOlder people with MH problemsAcute care/Crisis Resolutioninc. Home Treatment

Specialismse.g.- CAMHS;Early Intervention;Forensic; Prisons;Substance misuse;Eating disorders;Homelessness;Asylum seekers & refugees;Other specialisms

Recovery/social inclusion orientated mental health care(including Assertive Outreach and Psychiatric Liaison)Community Mental Health CareOlder people with MH problemsAcute care/Crisis Resolutioninc. Home Treatment

Specialismse.g.- CAMHS;Early Intervention;Forensic; Prisons;Substance misuse;Eating disorders;Homelessness;Asylum seekers & refugees;Other specialisms

Electiveplacementif requested


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5. ASSESSMENT HAND IN DATES

BSc (Hons) Nursing Mental Health FieldACADEMIC YEAR 2014/2015

SEPTEMBER 2014 INTAKEYEAR ONE

MODULE ASSESSMENTDATE OF HAND IN /EXAMINATION

NRS403Ways of Knowing

W1 Mind Map

W2 Safe MedicateW3 TwitterW4 Library QuizW5 Webinar

Thursday 13 November 2014

NRS405Biology for NursingPractice

W1 TestW2 TestW3 Test

Continuous Assessmentwithin module timetable

NRS406Skills and Practice forNursing|

E2 OSCE ClinicalSkills

T1 OSCE Passive

Practice OAR

1stPlacementSubmission

2ndPlacementSubmission

To be confirmed

To be confirmed

Monday 23rdMarch 2015

Tuesday 30thJune 2015

MHN401Communication andforming therapeuticengagement skills

Coursework 20%Written critique

Practice 80%Collaborativeconversation

Thursday 18thJune 2015 by4pm

To be confirmed

MHN402Introduction to MentalHealth

Coursework 100%Analysis of casestudy

Thursday 29th January 2015

MHN403Introduction toManagement and

Leadership

Examination E1100%

Short answerquestions

Provisionally - Tuesday 5thMay 2015



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SEPTEMBER 2013 INTAKEYEAR TWO

MODULE ASSESSMENT DATE OF HAND IN /EXAMINATION

MHN206Medication Management

CourseworkWednesday 21stJanuary2015 by 4pm

MHN202Mental Health Policy inPractice

PresentationsThursday 30thApril 2015 &Thursday 7thMay 2015

MHN203Lived Experience

CourseworkMonday 1stJune 2015 by4pm

MHN204Assessment andFormulation of CommonMental Health Problems

CourseworkTuesday 16thDecember 2014by 4pm

MHN205Clinical Practice

Practice OAR



Tuesday 24thFebruary 2015

Monday 29thJune 2015

NRS203Knowledge and Skills forEvidence-Informed

Practice

Continuous assessment within module timetable

Faculty of Health and Human Sciences Schoolof Nursing and Midwifery


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SEPTEMBER 2012 INTAKEYEAR THREE

MODULE ASSESSMENTDATE OF HAND IN /EXAMINATION

NRS301Management, Leadership andtransitionto professional practice

CourseworkThursday 30thOctober 2014by 4pm

NRS302Knowledge and Skills forEvidence-InformedPractice (2)

CourseworkThursday 21stMay 2015 by4pm

MHN301The Autonomous Practitioner

Viva 22nd- 26thJune 2015

MHN302

Psychosocial Interventions toMeet Complex Mental HealthNeeds

Coursework Thursday 12th

February2015 4pm Online

MHN303Clinical Practice (2)

Practice OAR



Monday 12thJanuary 2015

Monday 6thJuly 2015



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6. DEFINITIVE MODULE RECORDSThe definitive module records provide information relating to the taught content for theprogramme.

G = Generic F = Field

Year 1 Level 4

Code Title Credits

NRS403 Ways of Knowing (G) 20 credits

NRS405 Biology for Nursing Practice (G) 20 credits

NRS406 Skills and Practice for Nursing (G) 20 credits

MHN401Communication and forming therapeutic engagementskills (F)

20 credits

MHN402 Introduction to Mental Health (F) 20 credits

MHN403 Introduction to Management and Leadership (F) 20 credits

Year 2 Level 5

NRS203Knowledge and Skills for Evidence-Informed Practice (1)(G)

20

MHN206 Medication Management (F)20

MHN202 Mental Health Policy in Practice (F)20

MHN203 Lived Experience (F)20

MHN204Assessment and Formulation of Common Mental HealthProblems (F)

20

MHN205 Clinical Practice (1) (F)20

Year 3 Level 6

NRS301Management, Leadership and transitionto professional practice (G)

20

NRS302Knowledge and Skills for Evidence InformedPractice (2)(G)

30

MHN301 The Autonomous Practitioner (F)20

MHN302Psychosocial Interventions to Meet Complex MentalHealth Needs (F)

20

MHN303 Clinical Practice (2) (F)30


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6.1 Module synopsis

BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health)

ModuleCode

Title of moduleModuleCredits

Year 1 Mental Health Field (Level 4)

NRS403

Ways of Knowing (G)This module will introduce and engage students with keyteaching and learning strategies to enable identification anddevelopment of the skills necessary to become confidentacademic citizens as an integral part of the BSc Nursingprogramme

20

NRS405

Biology for Nursing Practice (G)This module will prepare students to understand key humanbody systems and how they relate to fundamental elements ofnursing care.

20

NRS406Skills and Practice for Nursing (G)This module introduces the student to healthcare practice andprovides the opportunity to develop the core skills that arecentral to, or are a prerequisite for, clinical practice.

20

MHN401

Communication and forming therapeutic engagement skills(F)This module aims for students to develop basic, person-centredcommunication skills enabling students to engage effectivelywith individuals and their families utilising a range ofcollaborative interpersonal skills and therapeutic frameworksthat can be applied in health and social care.

20

MHN402

Introduction to Mental Health (F)To enable students:To consider how mental health needs develop, and can be met,throughout the lifespan.To recognise the impact of legislation on their practice

20

MHN403

Introduction to Management and Leadership (F)This module provides an introduction to the theory of leadershipand management within the primary, secondary and thirdsectors. This module will consider how management andleadership fits within a changing working environment byexploring the relationship between organisation, culture and

management

20

Year 2 Mental Health Nursing (Level 5)

NRS203

Knowledge and Skills for Evidence-Informed Practice (1)(G):The focus of the module is on developing studentsknowledge and understanding of the application of research tonursing practice. The module is based upon the premise thatknowledge and understanding of key research designs is anessential pre-requisite of evidence-based professional practice

20


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MHN206

Medication Management(F)The module introduces the student to the mode of action andappropriate use of pharmaceutical agents within a mental healthsetting. Emphasis is placed upon developing the students skillsin developing and implementing collaborative strategies thatenhance treatment adherence and reduce physical morbidity inmental health service uses.

20

MHN202

Mental Health Policy in Practice(F)This module introduces students to the stepped care model ofmental health and the variety of settings in which mental healthservices are delivered. Students will explore how currentlegislation and policy imperatives inform the delivery of servicesand client care. Methods of collaboration and recovery will behighlighted alongside an appreciation of their evidence base.

20

MHN203

The Lived Experience (F)This module will introduce students to experiences commonlyencountered in mental health services by individuals and theirfamilies or carers.The module will facilitate effectivecollaborative communication, reflective skills, knowledge andresources to enhance well being and recovery.

20

MHN204

Assessment and Formulation of Common Mental Healthproblems(F)This module will enable students to gain basic competence inevidenced based problem level assessment and to developrequired core conditions \ common factors competencies. Itwill also provide an understanding of the incidence, prevalenceand presentation of common mental health problems.

20

MHN205

Clinical Practice (1)

This module develops the students competence, knowledgeand mental health nursing skills in working with people with arange of mental health problems. It will ensure safe practice andcompletion of the competencies required at NMC progressionpoint 2.

20

Year 3 Mental Health Nursing (Level 6)

NRS302

Knowledge and Skills for Evidence-Informed Practice (2) (G):This level 6 module focuses on (i) Extending knowledge of use ofsecondary research-based evidence in the form of systematicreviews and clinical guidelines; (ii) developing skills in critically

appraising a body of evidence and constructing a literaturereview; (iii) identifying and developing practice-focused researchquestions

30

MHN301

The Autonomous Practitioner (F)This module will provide you the opportunity to practice as acapable and autonomous practitioner. You will be able toacknowledge your achievement. You will explore responsibility,accountability, leadership and management strategies within thecontext of contemporary mental health provision. You willundertake a final assessment of their practice and theory

20


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MHN302

Psychosocial interventions to meet complex mental healthneeds (F):This module develops knowledge and skills in a range of keytherapeutic approaches for working with people with seriousmental health problems or complex needs, and appropriateservice approaches

20

NRS301

Management and leadership and transition to professional

practice (G):This module critically explores the concepts of leadership,management and professional practice and how these influencethe health and social care arena.

20

MNH303

Clinical Practice (2)This module develops the students competence, knowledge andskills in a range of key therapeutic approaches for working withpeople who have serious mental illness or complex health needs.It will ensure safe practice and completion of the competenciesrequired for entry to the NMC register.

30

Module handbooks and supporting information for your programme can be found onMoodle, which is the UniversitysDigital Learning Environment. You can also accesstimetabling and pebblepad from Moodle.
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6.2 Definitive Modules Records Year 1

PLYMOUTH UNIVERSITY MODULE RECORD

SECTION A: DEFINITIVE MODULE RECORD. Proposed changes must be submitted viaFaculty Quality Procedures for approval and issue of new module code.

MODULE CODE: NRS403 MODULE TITLE: Ways of Knowing

CREDITS: 20 Credits FHEQ LEVEL: 4 JACS CODE: B700

PRE-REQUISITES:None

CO-REQUISITES:None

COMPENSATABLE: No (if No identifyprogrammes in notes box below)

SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR: (max 425 characters)To introduce and engage students with key teaching and learning strategies to enableidentification and development of the skills necessary to become confident academic citizens

as an integral part of the BSc Nursing programme

.ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT [Use HESA KIS definitions}

E1 (Examination) C1(Coursework)

100%

E2 (ClinicalExamination)

A1 (Genericassessment)

T1 (Test)

SUBJECT ASSESSMENT PANEL Group to which module should be linked: BSc (Hons)Nursing

Professional body minimum pass mark requirement: 40%

MODULE AIMS: For Students to engage with key teaching and learning strategies which willenable them to identify and develop the skills required to become confident academic citizensand professional nurses.

ASSESSED LEARNING OUTCOMES: (additional guidance below)At the end of the module the learner will be expected to be able to:1.Recognise their own preferred learning style and how different teaching and learningstrategies will enable them to develop successful study skills

2. Employ an evidence based approach to learning in nursing theory and nursing practice

3. Select and use a variety of elearning platforms and social media to support learning anddevelopment in engaging with digital professionalism


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DATE OF APPROVAL: September 2014 FACULTY Health and Human Sciences

DATE OF IMPLEMENTATION: September2014

SCHOOL/PARTNER: SNAM

DATE(S) OF APPROVED CHANGE:XX/XX/XXXX

TERM: Autumn


Additional notes (for office use only):This module is non compensable in the BSc (Hons) Nursing programme

Additional Guidance for Learning Outcomes:

To ensure that the module is pitched at the right level check your intended learning outcomesagainst the following nationally agreed standards

Framework for Higher Education Qualificationshttp://www.qaa.ac.uk/Publications/InformationAndGuidance/Documents/FHEQ08.pdfSubject benchmark statementshttp://www.qaa.ac.uk/ASSURINGSTANDARDSANDQUALITY/SUBJECT-GUIDANCE/Pages/Subject-benchmark-statements.aspxSEEC level descriptorshttp://www.seec.org.uk/academic-credit/seec-credit-level-descriptors-2010(scroll to pdf link at bottom of page)Professional, regulatory and statutory (PSRB) accreditation requirements (where necessary e.g.health and social care, medicine, engineering, psychology, architecture, teaching, law)QAA Quality Codehttp://www.qaa.ac.uk/AssuringStandardsAndQuality/quality-code/Pages/default.aspx
http://www.qaa.ac.uk/Publications/InformationAndGuidance/Documents/FHEQ08.pdfhttp://www.qaa.ac.uk/Publications/InformationAndGuidance/Documents/FHEQ08.pdfhttp://www.qaa.ac.uk/ASSURINGSTANDARDSANDQUALITY/SUBJECT-GUIDANCE/Pages/Subject-benchmark-statements.aspxhttp://www.qaa.ac.uk/ASSURINGSTANDARDSANDQUALITY/SUBJECT-GUIDANCE/Pages/Subject-benchmark-statements.aspxhttp://www.qaa.ac.uk/ASSURINGSTANDARDSANDQUALITY/SUBJECT-GUIDANCE/Pages/Subject-benchmark-statements.aspxhttp://www.seec.org.uk/academic-credit/seec-credit-level-descriptors-2010http://www.seec.org.uk/academic-credit/seec-credit-level-descriptors-2010http://www.seec.org.uk/academic-credit/seec-credit-level-descriptors-2010http://www.seec.org.uk/academic-credit/seec-credit-level-descriptors-2010http://www.qaa.ac.uk/AssuringStandardsAndQuality/quality-code/Pages/default.aspxhttp://www.qaa.ac.uk/AssuringStandardsAndQuality/quality-code/Pages/default.aspxhttp://www.qaa.ac.uk/AssuringStandardsAndQuality/quality-code/Pages/default.aspxhttp://www.qaa.ac.uk/AssuringStandardsAndQuality/quality-code/Pages/default.aspxhttp://www.seec.org.uk/academic-credit/seec-credit-level-descriptors-2010http://www.seec.org.uk/academic-credit/seec-credit-level-descriptors-2010http://www.qaa.ac.uk/ASSURINGSTANDARDSANDQUALITY/SUBJECT-GUIDANCE/Pages/Subject-benchmark-statements.aspxhttp://www.qaa.ac.uk/ASSURINGSTANDARDSANDQUALITY/SUBJECT-GUIDANCE/Pages/Subject-benchmark-statements.aspxhttp://www.qaa.ac.uk/Publications/InformationAndGuidance/Documents/FHEQ08.pdf


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SECTION B: DETAILS OF TEACHING, LEARNING AND ASSESSMENTItems in this section must be considered annually and amended as appropriate, in conjunctionwith the Module Review Process. Some parts of this page may be used in the KIS return andpublished on the extranet as a guide for prospective students. Further details for currentstudents should be provided in module guidance notes.

ACADEMIC YEAR: 2014/15 NATIONAL COST CENTRE: 103

MODULE LEADER: Janet Kelsey OTHER MODULE STAFF: Anna Chick, RayJones, Matthew Carey, Rachel Carter, Jon Perry,Catherine Wood, Alexander Nesbitt, CatherineHughes, Donna Edwards, Kim Young, ElaineMorley, Kevin Hambridge, Sue Linsley

Summary of Module ContentKey skills in learning and development to include foundations of learning, using literature,writing skills, academic writing, critical thinking.Understanding infection control in practiceSafeguarding adults and childrenEvidence informed decision making within the nursing professionIntroduction to sociology and psychology applied to nursingIntroduction to all fields of nursing and their relevance to all nursing students.Stress and resilience, managing yourself through support servicesIntroduction to social media, digital professionalism and e-healthIntroduction to pebble pad

Introduction to information systems (moodle) and safe medicate.

Core Resources:

Ellis P (2013) Evidence-based Practice in Nursing 2ndEdition London: Sage.Goodman B and Ley T (2012) Psychology and Sociology in Nursing London: Sage.Hutchfield K (2010) Information Skills for Nursing Students London: Sage.Price B and Harrington A (2013) Critical Thinking and Writing for Nursing Students 2ndEditionLondon: Sage.Sharples K (2011) Successful Practice Learning for Nursing Students London: SageShihab P (2009) Numeracy in Nursing and Healthcare Harlow: Pearson Education Limited

Starkings S, Krause L (2013) Passing Calculations tests for Nursing Students, 2nd

Edition,London, Sage.

SUMMARY OF TEACHING AND LEARNING [Use HESA KIS definitions}

Scheduled Activities Hours Comments/Additional Information

Independent study 116

Lectures 60

Guided learning 24

Personal tutorials

Total 200 (NB: 1 credit = 10 hours of learning;10 credits = 100 hours, etc)


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Category

Element

Component

Name

Component

weighting

Comments

Includelinks

tolearning

objectives

Writtenexam

E_ %%

%100%

T_ %%

100%

Coursework

C_ mind mapsafemedicate-Twitterlibrary quizwebinar

100% W1 - mind map80%W2 - safe medicate5%W3 - Twitter5%W4 - library quiz5%W5webinar5%

PracticeP_ %

%

Updated by: Tracey Proctor-ChildsDate: 31/07/2014

Approved by: Mel JoynerDate: 01/08/2014

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MODULE CODE: NRS 405 MODULE TITLE: Biology for Nursing Practice

CREDITS: 20 FHEQ LEVEL: 4 JACS CODE: B700

PRE-REQUISITES:None

CO-REQUISITESNone

COMPENSATABLE: No (if No identifyprogrammes in notes box below)

SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR: (max 425 characters)This module will prepare students to understand key human body systems and how they relateto fundamental elements of nursing care.

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ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT [Use HESA KIS definitions}

WRITTEN EXAMINATION COURSEWORK PRACTICE

E1 (Formally

scheduled)

C1 P1

E2 (OSCE) C2 P3

T1 (in-class test) 1x33%1x33%1x34%

A1


Professional body minimum pass mark requirement: 40% overall All tests must be passed at

40%

MODULE AIMS:This module aims to enable students to gain an understanding of the structure and function ofthe key human body systems.

ASSESSED LEARNING OUTCOMES: (additional guidance below)At the end of the module the learner will be expected to be able to:Define the basic structure of major human body systemsDescribe the function of these body systemsDescribe control mechanisms used by the body to maintain homeostasisUnderstand how fundamental nursing activities relate to these body systems

(SEEC Descriptors: Setting (LO 4) Knowledge & Understanding (LO 1, 2, 3); Cognitive Skills(LO 2, 3 4); Performance & Practice (LO 4); Personal & Enabling Skills (LO 3, 4)


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DATE OF APPROVAL: FACULTY: Health and Human Sciences

DATE OF IMPLEMENTATION: SCHOOL: SNAM

DATE(S) OF APPROVED CHANGE: XX/XX/XXXX TERM: Autumn

Additional notes (for office use only): This module is non compensable in the Bsc (Hons)Nursing programme

Additional Guidance for Learning Outcomes:

To ensure that the module is pitched at the right level check your intended learning outcomesagainst the following nationally agreed standards

Framework for Higher Education Qualificationshttp://www.qaa.ac.uk/Publications/InformationAndGuidance/Documents/FHEQ08.pdfSubject benchmark statementshttp://www.qaa.ac.uk/ASSURINGSTANDARDSANDQUALITY/SUBJECT-GUIDANCE/Pages/Subject-benchmark-statements.aspxSEEC level descriptorshttp://www.seec.org.uk/academic-credit/seec-credit-level-descriptors-2010(scroll to pdf link at bottom of page)Professional, regulatory and statutory (PSRB) accreditation requirements (where necessary e.g.health and social care, medicine, engineering, psychology, architecture, teaching, law)QAA Quality Codehttp://www.qaa.ac.uk/AssuringStandardsAndQuality/quality-code/Pages/default.aspx
http://www.qaa.ac.uk/Publications/InformationAndGuidance/Documents/FHEQ08.pdfhttp://www.qaa.ac.uk/Publications/InformationAndGuidance/Documents/FHEQ08.pdfhttp://www.qaa.ac.uk/ASSURINGSTANDARDSANDQUALITY/SUBJECT-GUIDANCE/Pages/Subject-benchmark-statements.aspxhttp://www.qaa.ac.uk/ASSURINGSTANDARDSANDQUALITY/SUBJECT-GUIDANCE/Pages/Subject-benchmark-statements.aspxhttp://www.qaa.ac.uk/ASSURINGSTANDARDSANDQUALITY/SUBJECT-GUIDANCE/Pages/Subject-benchmark-statements.aspxhttp://www.seec.org.uk/academic-credit/seec-credit-level-descriptors-2010http://www.seec.org.uk/academic-credit/seec-credit-level-descriptors-2010http://www.seec.org.uk/academic-credit/seec-credit-level-descriptors-2010http://www.seec.org.uk/academic-credit/seec-credit-level-descriptors-2010http://www.qaa.ac.uk/AssuringStandardsAndQuality/quality-code/Pages/default.aspxhttp://www.qaa.ac.uk/AssuringStandardsAndQuality/quality-code/Pages/default.aspxhttp://www.qaa.ac.uk/AssuringStandardsAndQuality/quality-code/Pages/default.aspxhttp://www.qaa.ac.uk/AssuringStandardsAndQuality/quality-code/Pages/default.aspxhttp://www.seec.org.uk/academic-credit/seec-credit-level-descriptors-2010http://www.seec.org.uk/academic-credit/seec-credit-level-descriptors-2010http://www.qaa.ac.uk/ASSURINGSTANDARDSANDQUALITY/SUBJECT-GUIDANCE/Pages/Subject-benchmark-statements.aspxhttp://www.qaa.ac.uk/ASSURINGSTANDARDSANDQUALITY/SUBJECT-GUIDANCE/Pages/Subject-benchmark-statements.aspxhttp://www.qaa.ac.uk/Publications/InformationAndGuidance/Documents/FHEQ08.pdf


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SECTION B: DETAILS OF TEACHING, LEARNING AND ASSESSMENTItems in this section must be considered annually and amended as appropriate, in conjunctionwith the Module Review Process. Some parts of this page may be used in the KIS return andpublished on the extranet as a guide for prospective students. Further details for currentstudents should be provided in module guidance notes.

ACADEMIC YEAR: 2014/15 NATIONAL COST CENTRE: 103

MODULE LEADER: Maria Bennallick OTHER MODULE STAFF: Sarah Howes, DeborahBennett, Benny Goodman, Nadine AbelsonMitchell, Catherine Hughes , Andrew Evenden

Summary of Module ContentThe structure and function of the cardiovascular system, respiratory system, gastrointestinalsystem, renal system and neurological system

SUMMARY OF TEACHING AND LEARNING [Use HESA KIS definitions}

Scheduled Activities Hours Comments/Additional InformationGroup discussions on guidedwork undertaken

6 Students discuss findings of highly directed studyincluding time for questions and checkingunderstanding. Summative assessment isundertaken following this activity.

Key note lectures 10 Presenting factual information to support directedlearning activities

Guided independent learningusing prescribed materials

60 Materials on MOODLE for students to work through

Independent study 124 Use of key documents to underpin independentstudy.

Total 200 20 credits

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Element

Component

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Component

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Comments

Includelinks

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Writtenexam

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T_ Test 1 x 33%Test 2 x 33%Test 3 x 34%

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Updated by: Tracey Proctor-ChildsDate: 31/07/2014

Approved by: Mel JoynerDate: 01/08/2014


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MODULE CODE: NRS406 MODULE TITLE: Skills and Practice forNursing

CREDITS: 20 credits FHEQ LEVEL: 4 JACS CODE: B700

PRE-REQUISITES:None

CO-REQUISITES:None

COMPENSATABLE: No

SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR: (max 425 characters)This module introduces the student to healthcare practice and provides the opportunity todevelop the core skills that are central to, or are a prerequisite for, clinical practice.

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ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT [Use HESA KIS definitions}

WRITTEN EXAMINATION COURSEWORK PRACTICE

E1 (Formallyscheduled)

C1 P1 Pass/Fail

E2 (OSCE) 50% C2 P3

T1 (in-class test) 50% A1


Professional body minimum pass mark requirement: All elements to be passed at 40% overallcalculation aspect of T1 must be passed at 100%

MODULE AIMS:The aim is for students to develop a suite of fundamental clinical nursing skills in a simulatedclinical environment prior to entry into clinical practice, Students will be able to demonstrategeneric and field skills for the successful achiev