Personal and Professional Development for Mental Health/Psychiatric Nursing 3

The aim of this module is to facilitate the student psychiatric nurse to build on their personal and professional learning to date. The student will be encouraged to reflect on their own skills and strengths and to further develop recovery competencies. This module enables the student to explore some fundamental questions about reality and existence and to consider the professional awareness, knowledge and skills required to practice as a compassionate, safe and effective mental health/psychiatric nurse within a contemporary mental health service.

1. Critically discuss core concepts in philosophy and mental health and how these contribute to psychiatric/mental health nursing practice

2. Demonstrate a critical understanding of mental health care delivery in Ireland and within an international context

3. Critically discuss the importance of social inclusion in mental health care

4. Demonstrate a critical understanding of the role of the psychiatric/mental health nurse in the multi-professional team and when working and collaborating with peer support workers

5. Demonstrate critical knowledge, appreciation and development of effective psychotherapeutic skills for psychiatric/mental health nurse practice

6. Critically discuss the challenges and responsibilities in promoting and maintaining a safe environment