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Mental Health Nursing

Unit of study table

Unit of study Credit points A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition Session

Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing

Students in the Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing are required to complete 24 credit points from the following units of study:
Core units
NURS5012
Assessment and Clinical Judgement
6      Semester 1
NURS5063
Managing Mental Health and Illness
6      Semester 1
NURS5064
Mental Health and Illness in Context
6      Semester 2
NURS5065
Interpersonal Mental Health Nursing
6      Semester 2

Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing

Students in the Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing are required to complete 48 credit points. This includes 36 credit points of core units of study, and an additional 12 credit points of elective units of study, as follows:
Core units
NURS5012
Assessment and Clinical Judgement
6      Semester 1
NURS5063
Managing Mental Health and Illness
6      Semester 1
NURS5069
Research in Nursing and Health Care
6      Semester 1
NURS5075
Expanding Practice in Mental Health
6      Semester 1
NURS5064
Mental Health and Illness in Context
6      Semester 2
NURS5065
Interpersonal Mental Health Nursing
6      Semester 2
Elective units
Students must choose two of the following options:
NURS5070
Creating a Culture of Safety and Quality
6      Semester 2
NURS5071
Contemporary Health Leadership
6      Semester 2
NURS5091
Simulation-Based Learning in Health
6      Semester 2

Master of Mental Health Nursing

Students in the Master of Mental Health Nursing are required to complete 60 credit points. This includes 36 credit points of core units of study, an additional 12 credit points of elective units of study, and one capstone option, as follows:
Core units
NURS5012
Assessment and Clinical Judgement
6      Semester 1
NURS5063
Managing Mental Health and Illness
6      Semester 1
NURS5069
Research in Nursing and Health Care
6      Semester 1
NURS5075
Expanding Practice in Mental Health
6      Semester 1
NURS5064
Mental Health and Illness in Context
6      Semester 2
NURS5065
Interpersonal Mental Health Nursing
6      Semester 2
Elective units
Students must choose two of the following options. Students who intend to undertake NURS5080 Capstone (Thesis) are required to complete a research elective in place of one of these options and are advised to consult the Course Coordinator for advice regarding subject choice.
NURS5070
Creating a Culture of Safety and Quality
6      Semester 2
NURS5071
Contemporary Health Leadership
6      Semester 2
NURS5091
Simulation-Based Learning in Health
6      Semester 2
Capstone options
Students must chose one of the following options:
NURS5078
Capstone (Workplace)
12    P 42 credit points

Note: Department permission required for enrolment in the following sessions:Semester 2

Semester 1
Semester 2
NURS5080
Capstone (Research)
12    P (42 credit points and NURS5069 Research in Nursing & Health Care)

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2