Assessment summary

Reflective essay (1500 words x 4) (70%)

• Psychopharmacological interventions
• De-escalation of aggression
• Dual diagnosis incorporating the clinical use of tools utilised in the detection and management of co-occurring AOD problems
• Person centred care

·                  Verbal and written case presentation (2 x 15%) (30%)

• Clinical supervision attendance (pass/fail)

·                  Clinical portfolios x 2

• Attendance at Graduate Study Days

Alignment with learning outcome(s):

• Ensure a person centred focus is maintained during the course of a clients’ care inclusive of family and carer input (Associated Study Day: Recovery Oriented Practice)
• Demonstrate an understanding of family consultation and its relevance within their nursing practice

(Associated Study Day: Family consultation)

• Demonstrate awareness of recovery oriented practice and the clinical application across all mental health settings (Associated Study Day: Recovery Oriented Practice)
• Describe understanding of tools utilised in the detection and treatment of clients with co-occurring AOD problems (Associated Study Day: Dual Diagnosis)
• Discuss the importance of early identification and intervention when a mental health client is showing signs of clinical deterioration in their physical health (Associated Study Day: Physical deterioration in mental health)
• Demonstrate knowledge of the clinical features, aetiology, epidemiology and management of mental health problems occurring in the elderly population (Associated Study Day: Older Person’s Mental health)
• Conduct an environmental risk assessment to ensure staff and patients remain safe from occupational violence (Associated training: RiSCE)
• Demonstrate appropriate de-escalation techniques to manage agitation and escalation of behaviours

(Associated training: RiSCE)

• Demonstrate an understanding of psychopharmacological interventions appropriate for use when clients are agitated or experiencing alcohol withdrawal (Associated Study Day: Dual Diagnosis)

Assessment Tasks

Assessment title: 1500 word essays (x4)

Essay Topics:

Essay 1: Psychopharmacology Due Date: 15^th July 2021 Criteria for marking: See rubric (Appendix A) Medications are one aspect of mental health care and treatment. Discuss the role of the mental health nurse in psychopharmacological interventions and implication for use of medications. Utilisation of case examples is highly encouraged and reflections on learnings from the related study day should also be included. Identification of the key skills utilised by mental health nurses when psychopharmacological interventions are utilised should be identified and explored.

Essay 2: De-escalation Due Date: 25^th August 2021 Criteria for marking: See rubric (Appendix B) Engagement, rapport building and the ability to de-escalate are key skills for mental health nurses. Utilising a reflective approach consider the clinical skills required to effectively de-escalate situations. Use of a clinical example is highly encouraged to better demonstrate your understanding of the complexities involved in de-escalating a person in a heightened state. Reflections and learnings gained through presentations on de-escalation should also be included in essay.

Essay 3: Dual Diagnosis Due Date: 22^th October 2021 Criteria for marking: See rubric (Appendix C) Substance use and substance use disorders commonly co-occur with mental health problems. Reflecting on why this may occur, you will identify common tools utilised in mental health care to manage the use and withdrawal of alcohol and others substances. Identify the key clinical skills which a mental health nurse may utilise when working with a person with co-occurring alcohol and/or substance use. Use of a clinical example is highly encouraged to demonstrate the linking of theory to practice and reflection on learning from study days undertaken should also be included in your essay.

Essay 4: Person Centred Care Due Date: 17^th December 2021 Criteria for marking: See rubric (Appendix D) Person Centred Care is core to the work undertaken in health care. Utilising case examples demonstrate your understanding of how mental health nurses provide person centred care and the key aspect of this.

Reflect on recovery-oriented principles and how person centred care is inherent in this approach. Learnings and relevant content from the Foundations in Family Work study day should also be included in your essay as family and carer involvement is involved in person centred care.

Referencing: You MUST use in-text referencing with a reference list as cited according to APA 6^th referencing conventions.

Word count: maximum 1500 words each (+/- 10%)

Submission: upload to moodle

Value: 70% of mark

Assessment title: Verbal presentations x 2

Alignment with learning outcomes (topics):

• Demonstrate an understanding of psychopharmacological interventions appropriate for use when clients are agitated or experiencing alcohol withdrawal Criteria for marking: See rubric (Appendix E)

• Demonstrate knowledge of the clinical features, aetiology, epidemiology and management of mental health problems occurring in the elderly population Criteria for marking: See rubric (Appendix F)

Details of task: Verbal presentations include the presentation of two topics related to the learning outcomes (as above) and presented to peers. The verbal presentations are designed to stimulate learning and achieve the following aims:

• Encourage the students to reflect on the content and learnings from the associated study day
  • Develop further in-depth knowledge into related topics
  • Promote professional development or others
  • Link theory to practice
  • Develop and strengthen critical thinking skills
  • Enhanced verbal presentation skills

Referencing verbal presentations

You MUST use referencing with a reference list as cited according to APA 6^th referencing conventions.

Due date: students will present 1 verbal presentation per 6 month rotation, total of 2 presentations Value:

15% x 2 presentations

Presentation requirements: PowerPoint presentation for a minimum of 35 minutes followed by 10 minutes discussion and feedback. Use APA 6^th referencing and email to examiner

Assessment title: Clinical supervision

Alignment with learning outcome(s):

  Demonstrate commitment to engaging with and participating in clinical supervision

Details of task: Participate in a minimum of 11 clinical supervision sessions of at least one hour duration

Due date: at the completion of the Graduate Nurse Program

Value: Pass/fail

Criteria for marking: Attendance evidence sheet uploaded to moodle

Assessment title: Clinical Portfolio

All graduates are to complete a clinical portfolio for each rotation and have this signed by their preceptor. These are to be uploaded to the moodle site within 2 weeks of completion of your rotation

Assessment title: Attendance at Graduate Study Days

All graduate are expected to attend graduate study days. Study days are recorded for those unable to attend on the day.

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