Mental Health Nursing
| Rakennetyyppi: | Opintojakso |
|---|---|
| Koodi: | SN00BX10 |
| OPS: | SH SNU2026 |
| Taso: | Sairaanhoitaja (AMK) |
| Opiskeluvuosi: | 2 (2027-2028) |
| Lukukausi: | Kevät |
| Laajuus: | 3 op |
| Vastuuopettaja: | Björninen, Karina |
| Opetuskieli: | Englanti |
Osaamistavoitteet
Analyze and explain the components of therapeutic interaction in mental health nursing for individuals experiencing psychological disorders, as well as their families and significant others. (Analysis, Understanding)
Apply and evaluate evidence-based methods of therapeutic and trauma-informed practice in diverse client work contexts. (Application, Evaluation)
Design, implement, and critically assess individualized care and support plans across various service environments, demonstrating an understanding of the significance of interprofessional collaboration in mental health care. (Synthesis, Evaluation)
Integrate and reflect on cultural competence and developmental psychology principles in mental health interventions. (Application, Reflection)
Interpret, critique, and apply relevant legislation, ethical standards, and professional principles, while demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of the mental health service system and its structure. (Evaluation, Application)
Opiskelijan työmäärä
Total: 81 hours
Lectures
Laboratory practice: 6 hours (Emotional work: 2 hours, Case simulations: 4 hours)
Independent study
Sisältö
Professional values and attitudes in mental health nursing
Recognition of interaction phenomena in clinical practice
Major mental health disorders: identification, evidence-based treatment, and rehabilitation
Psychopharmacology in mental health care
Phases of acute crisis and strategies for client support
Approaches to assessing and supporting suicidal clients
Key legislation and the structure of mental health services
Preventive methods in mental health work
Lived experience expertise and recovery-oriented practice
Cultural competence and developmental psychology in mental health care
Opetusmuoto / Opetusmenetelmät
Contact teaching: Lectures
Independent study: (literature review, assignments, reflection)
Guest lectures: 1–2 experts by experience or professionals
Simulation-based learning: Case scenarios (anxious, depressed, psychotic patient and family interaction)
Group work: Collaborative analysis and discussion of cases
Arviointikriteerit
Level 5:
Comprehensively analyzes and explains therapeutic interaction components and applies advanced evidence-based methods in diverse contexts.
Designs and implements individualized care plans with strong justification and critically evaluates outcomes.
Integrates cultural competence and developmental psychology principles seamlessly into interventions.
Demonstrates excellent ability to interpret and apply legislation, ethical standards, and professional principles.
Reflects critically on your own performance and provides innovative solutions for improvement.
Level 3:
Explains therapeutic interaction components and applies evidence-based methods in typical contexts.
Designs and implements care plans with adequate justification and evaluates outcomes with some guidance.
Applies cultural competence and developmental psychology principles appropriately.
Interprets and applies legislation and ethical standards with minor support.
Reflects realistically on own performance and suggests basic improvements.
Level 1:
Recognizes basic components of therapeutic interaction and applies methods under supervision.
Participates in care planning with limited justification and minimal evaluation of outcomes.
Shows basic awareness of cultural competence and developmental psychology principles.
Demonstrates limited understanding of legislation and ethical standards.
Reflects superficially on own performance with minimal suggestions for improvement.
Arviointimenetelmät
Written exam and/or group project, reflective assignments