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NURS13123 Mental Health Nursing in Context

Course details

Students should gain enhanced knowledge regarding: the structure of the mental health service system; the legislative and other factors that impact on practice in this field; and the mental health nursing profession including practice settings and career structures. Mental health nursing is an exciting and varied field of nursing. This course should enable students who choose a major in mental health to understand the broader social and political context that shapes and influences mental health nursing.
Participation in compulsory clinical placement should provide students with a suitable learning environment to meet the course objectives. Participation in the residential school is compulsory for flex students.


Course at a glance
Career: Undergraduate
Credit points: 6
Requisites: Prereq: NURS13113 The Psychiatric Consumer and NURS12150 Recovery Approach in Mental Health.
Student Contribution Band: 7
EFTSL: 0.12500
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Course availability
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This course is not offered for this handbook year
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