92236 Foundations of Mental Health Nursing

8cp; 5hpw x 10 weeks theoretical hours, 50 clinical hours
Undergraduate

This subject focuses on the care of individuals who are experiencing an alteration in their mental state, some form of mental distress, and/or a psychiatric illness. This subject builds on content addressed previously in the course and provides students with the opportunity to challenge their attitudes, beliefs and values and examine issues specific to the understanding and care of individuals experiencing altered mental functioning. This subject addresses the care of individuals who are experiencing a range of problems that the nurse is likely to encounter in any health care setting.

Typical availability

Spring semester, City campus
Autumn semester, Kuring-gai campus
Spring semester, Kuring-gai campus

Fee information

2006 contribution for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students: $653.33
2006 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,720.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.167
Note: The above fees are applicable in 2006 for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported and domestic fee-paying undergraduate students only. Pre-2005 Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students webpage.
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth supported places, and not all subjects are available to Commonwealth supported students. Other students (such as postgraduate students and international students) should refer to the Fees webpage.

Access conditions

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