School Of Nursing And MidwiferyAssessment for Advanced Practice Mental Health NursesWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 400228.4
Discipline: MENTAL HEALTH NURSING
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 7
Credit Points: 10
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in course 4745, Master of Nurse Practitioner (Mental Health). Students in 4745 must be working in mental health services at an advanced practice level and must nominate a primary supervisor / mentor / assessor and a clinical support group.
About this Unit
This unit examines assessment and treatment planning practices for advanced practice nurses. Components of the unit include advanced assessment skills, diagnostic decision making, judicious ordering, reading and interpretation of pathology and radiology tests, triaging and prioritisation, pharmacology, intervention and referral skills. These skills will be addressed in a range of assessment and decision-making situations, to include assessment across the lifespan and recognizing deviation from the norm. Nurses working at an advanced practice level are expected to be able to autonomously undertake comprehensive mental health assessments, and to apply clinical judgement to decision making and treatment planning.
Courses| 4745.1 | Master of Nurse Practitioner (Mental Health) | CURRENT |
| 4746.1 | Graduate Diploma in Nursing Leadership (Mental Health) (exit only) | CURRENT |