Section Seven

Clinical Placements and Simulations in Mental Health and Addiction Nursing Education

Outcomes

Purpose

To provide educators with information about best practice related to mental health and addiction clinical and simulation learning modalities.

Outcomes

At the end of this section, educators will:

  • Understand the importance of clinical placements and simulation in undergraduate mental health education and how to most effectively use them.
  • Understand how to consolidate classroom learning through clinical placements and simulation.
  • Ensure the practice experience supports the learning objectives.
  • Develop collaborative partnerships between health-care organizations and colleges/universities.
  • Consider and explore the use of co-creating learning objectives where possible.

CASN/CFMHN Competencies

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 2.10, 2.11, 2.12, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.3, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5