Master of Nursing (Mental Health)
University of Wollongong
About
The Master of Nursing (Mental Health) involves the core concepts of mental health including recent developments and understanding the concepts and perspectives associated with Mental Health Nursing.The program involves a range of subjects in the areas of mental health care and mental health nursing including psychoactive substance use and health management.
Structure
To qualify for award of the degree, the Master of Nursing (Mental Health), a candidate must successfully complete at least 72 credit points, as outlined below.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SNPG950 | Reflection For Practice | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| SNPG902 | Effective Management in Health | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| SNPG915 | Essential Skills for Health Researchers | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| SNPG923 | Legal and Professional Issues | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| SNPG932 | Recovery and the Lived Experience of Mental Illness | 6 | Autumn |
| SNPG934 | Informed Practice in Mental Health Nursing | 6 | Autumn |
| SNPG935 | Philosophies of Mental Health Care | 6 | Spring |
| SNPG939 | Psychoactive Substance and Mental Health | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| SNPG916 | Applied Analysis in Health Research | 6 | Autumn |
| SNPG918 | Critical Appraisal | 6 | Spring |
| SNPG905 | Minor Project | 12 | Annual, Autumn, Spring |
Learning outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to:
CLO Description 1 Critique knowledge concerning recent developments in Mental Health care and understand concepts and perspectives associated with Mental Health Nursing. 2 2Apply knowledge of research principles and methods pertinent to mental health. 3 Exercise critical thinking and demonstrate clinical reasoning through investigating, analysing and synthesising information, problems, concepts and theories; 4 Analyse, synthesise and critically evaluate theories and concepts for professional practice or scholarship. 5 Apply knowledge and skills in professional practice. 6 Apply knowledge and skills in planning and executing research-based initiatives for people with a mental illness. 7 Appreciate Australian professional credentialing requirements as they relate to Mental Health Nursing
Institution
