Mental Health Nursing
About this course
Why choose this course?
Mental Health Nursing is a rewarding profession caring for people of all ages, their families and carers. At Wrexham Glyndwr University we will prepare you with the knowledge and skills to become a graduate and NMC registered mental health nurse. We pride ourselves on the support and guidance offered to students with an open-door approach.
You will:
- have a personal tutor who will support and guide you in your personal and professional development.
- be supported by a practice educator/academic assessor/practice supervisor and practice assessor whilst you are working in the clinical environment.
- *study a course in the subject area rated 1st in the UK for student satisfaction in the Nursing subject league tables, Complete University Guide 2023.
Key course features:
- Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
- Variety of practice learning placements offered with BCUHB.
- Strong commitment to the personal and professional development of students.
- "The university is small enough for you to be a name, not a number." - former student, Katy Fortune-Probert.
- Opportunity for elective practice learning placements in year 2 and year 3 of the programme.
- Placements across the three years will take place in Wales within the Betsi Cadwaldr University Health Board for commissioned (funded places). The placements will be based in a wide variety of settings.
Modules
What you will study
Your theory sessions will be delivered using a variety of learning and teaching methods utilising a blended approach, considering Wrexham Glyndwr University Active Learning Framework, including lectures, problem-based learning, asynchronous discussions, seminars and skills acquisition sessions.
Access to virtual learning environments such as Moodle and Safemedicate - a learning package to assist in the development of numeracy skills and medicines management, are integral features of your learning.
The programme builds in terms of academic level and professional responsibility as it progresses throughout the three years enabling you to become more self-directed in your learning with an emphasis towards the end of your programme on leadership and development as a registered nurse.
YEAR 1 (LEVEL 4)
In year one you will focus on the fundamental care skills required to practice as a caring, kind, compassionate professional who values and respects the individual needs of the patient, family and carers.
MODULES
Fundamentals of Mental Health Nursing Practice (40 credits)
Managing Vulnerability in Society (40 credits)
Foundations of Health and Wellbeing (40 credits)
YEAR 2 (LEVEL 5)
In year two you will focus on law and ethics, emphasis on the holistic components of acute diverse and long-term mental health conditions, research and evidence-based care.
MODULES
Developing the evidence based practitioner (40 credits)
Meeting the needs of Patients and families in acute and chronic illness (Mental Health field) (40 credits)
Promoting Healthy Behaviours (40 credits)
YEAR 3 (LEVEL 6)
In year three you will focus on managing change, empowering service users and family/carers, applied bioscience for complex care and personal and professional development to prepare you for becoming a registered nurse.
MODULES
Innovations in Practice (40 credits)
Holistic Co-ordination of Complex Nursing Care in Mental Health (40 credits)
Leading & Managing Nursing Care (40 credits)
The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the programme that will take the form of either core or option modules. Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal academic framework review, so may be subject to change.
Assessment methods
Teaching & Assessment
You need to achieve a minimum of 2300 hours theoretical and 2300 clinical practice to enable registration as a Mental Health nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
You will be assessed by a variety of methods including:
- Practice Assessment and clinical portfolio
- Written assignments
- Presentations
- Examinations
Teaching and learning
Wrexham Glyndŵr University is committed to supporting our students to maximise their academic potential.
We offer workshops and support sessions in areas such as academic writing, effective note-making and preparing for assignments. Students can book appointments with academic skills tutors dedicated to helping deal with the practicalities of university work. Our Student Support section has more information on the help available.
In terms of particular needs, the University’s Inclusion team can provide appropriate guidance and support should any students require reasonable adjustments to be made because of a recognised prevailing disability, medical condition, or specific learning difference.
Tuition fees
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The Uni
Wrexham (Main Campus)
St Asaph
School of Social and Life Sciences
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