Assessment tasks
Word Count: 2000-word essay
FOR ALL ASSIGNMENTS
Please include the word count of your assignment on the front page of your assignment or in a header.Please note that in-text citations are included in the word count whilst the reference list is not included in the word count. Words that are more than 10% over the word count will not be considered for marking. Please see further information in the section below titled ‘Word Count’.
NRSG263: Principles of Mental Health Nursing Assignment-Australian Catholic University.
ASSIGNMENT 1
This assessment enables students to demonstrate their understanding of contemporary concepts and priority focus areas in mental health. This assessment requires critical discussion and exploration of current literature. Students will be able to select one question (from a possible two) and will draw from national and international perspectives within contemporary literature.
Choose one (1) of the following topic questions:
Question 1:
Indigenous people are hospitalised for mental health issues at twice the rate of non-Indigenous people and improving the mental health of Indigenous people is a national health priority (AIHW, 2020). Critically analyse contemporary literature and discuss five (5) aetiological factors relating to mental illness in Indigenous people. Describe one (1) evidence- based culturally sensitive nursing intervention that could be implemented when working with an Indigenous consumer experiencing mental illness.
Question 2:
Early intervention in mental healthcare is a national health priority (Australian Government, Department of Health, 2019). Early intervention can have a significant positive impact on outcomes from both an individual and community perspective. Critically analyse contemporary literature and discuss five (5) benefits to early intervention in mental health. Describe one (1) evidence-based nursing intervention that could be implemented when working with someone with an emerging mental health condition.
Weighting: 50%
Length and/or format: 2000 words +/- 10%
Purpose: For students to demonstrate their understanding of patient focused concepts in mental health.
NRSG263: Principles of Mental Health Nursing Assignment-Australian Catholic University.
Learning outcomes assessed: LO1, LO2, LO3
How to submit:
Submit your assignment via the Turnitin link in your Campus tile on LEO. Please note that during high-peak times, Turnitin may take up to 48 hrs to provide an accurate similarity index. It is your responsibility to ensure that you submit your paper with enough time to make any necessary changes. Submit your paper it into the regular drop box. Do not submit into the extension drop box unless you have an approved extension. Late penalties apply for papers submitted after the due date. Please review the policy on Academic Integrity and Misconduct policy if you choose not to do this.
Return of assignment:
Feedback will be available on Turnitin. Marks will be entered in Grade book.
Assessment criteria:
See rubric in Appendix 1. Please include the word count of your assignment on the front page of your assignment or in a header. Please note that in-text citations are included in the word count whilst the reference list is not included in the word count. Words that are more than 10% over the word count will not be considered.
ASSIGNMENT 2
This summative online quiz will assess knowledge gained from learning in weeks 1-9. Content from lectures, tutorials and self-directed reading will be assessed.
Weighting: 10%Length and/or format: 10 multiple choice exam questions that need to be completed in 15 minutes; students will have one (1) attempt.
Purpose:
For students to apply knowledge about psychopharmacology, non-pharmacological interventions and international and national concepts of mental health.
NRSG263: Principles of Mental Health Nursing Assignment-Australian Catholic University.
Learning outcomes assessed: LO1, LO4
How to submit: The quiz will be undertaken electronically, via LEO.
Return of assignment: Marks will be entered in Grade book.\