NURS 3164: Clinical Mental Health
Effective date
September 2020
Department
Baccalaureate Nursing
Description
This clinical course will provide students with opportunities to apply relational practice to the establishment, maintenance, and termination of therapeutic relationships with clients experiencing psychiatric-mental health challenges in the acute care setting. Students will engage with community mental health services. Students identify how Social Determinants of Mental Health influence the lives of individuals and lead to the exacerbation or amelioration of mental health issues. Theory from nursing science, other sciences, and humanities informs practice.
Year of study
3rd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
NURS 2261, NURS 2263, NURS 2264, NURS 2265, NURS 2266 OR NURS 1357, NURS 1358, NURS 1359, NURS 1399.
Corequisites
NURS 3160, NURS 3163, NURS 3265.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Maintain professional responsibility and accountability in nursing practice, and professional conduct.
- Apply clinical judgment in nursing practice based on evidence from nursing science, other sciences and humanities.
- Collaborate relationally with the interdisciplinary team to provide healthcare services in the best interest of clients.
- Upholds and promotes the ethical standards of the nursing profession.
- Demonstrate consistent application of knowledge, skills, attitudes, judgment, and professional/ethical conduct to promote patient safety at an individual and system level.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 90
Total Hours: 90
Instructional Strategies
This course is delivered through clinical experiences. These professional practice experiences provide opportunities to safely apply knowledge gained in the theory courses. Active participation is a foundation of professional practice, critical thinking and capacity building.
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Passing grade
An average of 72% for the clinical assignments is required to pass the course.
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Other
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S/U
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Two critical reflections on practice
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Assignments
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S/U
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Nursing assignment
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Other
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S/U
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Clinical Self and Instructor Evaluation
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Course topics
- - Personal Safety
- Mental Status Assessment
- Therapeutic Communication Techniques
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/.
- To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.