Outline

Overview

There is growing appreciation that mental health and wellbeing should be understood within a broader social context, rather than a narrow focus on psychiatric illness and disorder dominated by the biomedical paradigm . This understanding is guided by the underlying principle that mental health is an integral part of overall health and is relevant to all . This unit of study will orientate students toward a public health perspective, which proposes that mental health and wellbeing are influenced by multiple biological, psychological, social and environmental factors. Students will examine health promotion and population health research and will analyse the effectiveness of strategies designed to reduce health inequalities. They will critically explore ways to work in an empowering, collaborative and participatory manner with people experiencing mental health or social problems as well as those identified as having a mental illness or 'disorder'.

Unit details and rules

Unit code	NURS5063
Academic unit	Nursing and Midwifery
Credit points	6
Prohibitions ?	None
Prerequisites ?	None
Corequisites ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Timothy Wand, timothy.wand@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Presentation	Assessment 1: Oral presentation and brief report Oral presentation and report	40%	Week 10 Due date: 08 May 2020 at 23:59	25 minutes, 1500 words
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Assessment 2: Critical discussion essay Essay	60%	Week 13 Due date: 29 May 2020 at 23:59	3000 words
Outcomes assessed:
= group assignment ?

Assessment summary

Oral presentation and brief report: Students will work individually or in pairs to facilitate a discussion that presents differing perspectives on their chosen topic, including any relevant research that informs debate. Students will also submit a brief report outlining the key findings and recommendations from their presentation.
Critical discussion essay: Students will choose one non-pharmacological activity or approach that individuals can incorporate into their lives with the goal of improving mental health and wellbeing. Using relevant research evidence and literature reviews, students critically evaluate the effectiveness of their chosen approach and discuss how mental health nurses can support people in adopting this activity or approach in their lives.

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction	85 - 100
Distinction	75 - 84
Credit	65 - 74
Pass	50 - 64
Fail	0 - 49	When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity	Learning outcomes
Week 02	Conducting a literature search	Block teaching (1 hr)
Week 09	Oral presentaion	Block teaching (1 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Referencing style: The Sydney Nursing School has adopted the American Psychological Association (APA) Referencing style, 6th Edition, 2010 as its official referencing style. This is an author-date style of referencing.
Attendance: The Sydney Nursing School Resolutions specifically outline attendance requirements. If students are absent without leave for more than 10% of classes in a particular unit of study in any one semester, the Dean may call upon them to show cause why they should not be deemed to have failed that unit of study.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. demonstrate an appreciation for the influence that social, cultural and age-related factors have on mental health and wellbeing from an individual and population health level
LO2. understand the process involved in conducting, documenting and evaluating a systematic search of an electronic data base
LO3. present differing perspectives related to an aspect of clinical practice, and engage fellow students in a discussion around the issue of concern
LO4. critically evaluate the evidence for the “treatment and management” practices of a range of mental health problems
LO5. understand the complex and interrelated issues that are pertinent to specific populations
LO6. demonstrate critical awareness of ethical and legal concerns in the provision of mental health nursing care.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Alignment with Competency standards

Outcomes	Competency standards
	Standards of Practice for Australian Mental Health Nurses - Standard 1. The mental health nurse acknowledges diversity in culture, values and belief systems and ensures his/her practice is nondiscriminatory, and promotes dignity and self-determination. Standard 4. The Mental Health Nurse collaboratively plans and provides ethically based care consistent with the mental, physical, spiritual, emotional, social and cultural needs of the individual. Standard 6. The Mental Health Nurse actively pursues opportunities to reduce stigma and promotes social inclusion and community participation for all people with mental health issues.
	Standards of Practice for Australian Mental Health Nurses - Standard 7. The Mental Health Nurse demonstrates evidence-based practice and actively promotes practice innovation through lifelong education, research, professional development, clinical supervision, and reflective practice. Standard 9. The Mental Health Nurse holds specialist qualifications and demonstrates advanced specialist knowledge, skills, and practice, integrating all the Standards competently and modeling leadership in the practice setting.
	Standards of Practice for Australian Mental Health Nurses - Standard 7. The Mental Health Nurse demonstrates evidence-based practice and actively promotes practice innovation through lifelong education, research, professional development, clinical supervision, and reflective practice. Standard 8. The Mental Health Nurse’s practice incorporates and reflects common law requirements, relevant statutes and the nursing profession’s code of conduct and ethics. The Mental Health Nurse integrates international, national, local and state policies and guidelines with professional Standards and competencies.
	Standards of Practice for Australian Mental Health Nurses - Standard 4. The Mental Health Nurse collaboratively plans and provides ethically based care consistent with the mental, physical, spiritual, emotional, social and cultural needs of the individual. Standard 7. The Mental Health Nurse demonstrates evidence-based practice and actively promotes practice innovation through lifelong education, research, professional development, clinical supervision, and reflective practice. Standard 9. The Mental Health Nurse holds specialist qualifications and demonstrates advanced specialist knowledge, skills, and practice, integrating all the Standards competently and modeling leadership in the practice setting.
	Standards of Practice for Australian Mental Health Nurses - Standard 1. The mental health nurse acknowledges diversity in culture, values and belief systems and ensures his/her practice is nondiscriminatory, and promotes dignity and self-determination. Standard 3. The Mental Health Nurse develops a therapeutic relationship that is respectful of the individual’s choices, experiences, and circumstances. This involves building on strengths, holding hope and enhancing resilience to promote recovery. Standard 4. The Mental Health Nurse collaboratively plans and provides ethically based care consistent with the mental, physical, spiritual, emotional, social and cultural needs of the individual.
	Standards of Practice for Australian Mental Health Nurses - Standard 1. The mental health nurse acknowledges diversity in culture, values and belief systems and ensures his/her practice is nondiscriminatory, and promotes dignity and self-determination. Standard 8. The Mental Health Nurse’s practice incorporates and reflects common law requirements, relevant statutes and the nursing profession’s code of conduct and ethics. The Mental Health Nurse integrates international, national, local and state policies and guidelines with professional Standards and competencies. Standard 9. The Mental Health Nurse holds specialist qualifications and demonstrates advanced specialist knowledge, skills, and practice, integrating all the Standards competently and modeling leadership in the practice setting.

Standards of Practice for Australian Mental Health Nurses -

Competency code	Taught, Practiced or Assessed	Competency standard
Standard 1		The mental health nurse acknowledges diversity in culture, values and belief systems and ensures his/her practice is nondiscriminatory, and promotes dignity and self-determination.
Standard 3		The Mental Health Nurse develops a therapeutic relationship that is respectful of the individual’s choices, experiences, and circumstances. This involves building on strengths, holding hope and enhancing resilience to promote recovery.
Standard 4		The Mental Health Nurse collaboratively plans and provides ethically based care consistent with the mental, physical, spiritual, emotional, social and cultural needs of the individual.
Standard 6		The Mental Health Nurse actively pursues opportunities to reduce stigma and promotes social inclusion and community participation for all people with mental health issues.
Standard 7		The Mental Health Nurse demonstrates evidence-based practice and actively promotes practice innovation through lifelong education, research, professional development, clinical supervision, and reflective practice.
Standard 8		The Mental Health Nurse’s practice incorporates and reflects common law requirements, relevant statutes and the nursing profession’s code of conduct and ethics. The Mental Health Nurse integrates international, national, local and state policies and guidelines with professional Standards and competencies.

Responding to student feedback

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Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Alignment with Competency standards

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Disclaimer

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NURS5063: Mental Health and Wellbeing

Semester 1, 2020 [Block mode] - Mallett Street, Sydney

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Alignment with Competency standards

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links

Media

Student links

About us

Connect