BSc (Hons) Nursing Practice (Mental Health)

The BSc (Hons) Nursing Practice (Mental Health) is a stateoftheart, National Health Servicecommissioned course designed to prepare mental health nursing students to effectively manage public health. This dynamic course offers the unique opportunity to develop skills and knowledge directly correlated to the nursing field. Furthermore, this course is integrated into the NHS Learning Support Fund (LSF), providing notable financial support to healthcare students. Applicants must be employed in a healthcare position, and gain the support of their employer, who will arrange the placement portions of the course. Course Content: This course offers an evidencebased curriculum, conveniently designed to fit around the work schedules of healthcare professionals. Emphasis is placed on experiential learning, with students complementing their studies with inplacement activities. Coursework is interprofessional and designed to enhance collaboration skills, reflective practices, as well as theoretical and critical thinking abilities in relation to mental health nursing.Key Modules: The course comprises a mix of generic and fieldspecific modules. The key modules include: Foundations of Bioscience in Healthcare Foundations for Quality Care Developing a Personal Philosophy of Nursing Research Skills for Evidencebased Practice Implementing Quality Care Systematic Examination and Assessment The Art and Science of Mental Health Nursing Contemporary Issues in Mental Health NursingAccreditations: BSc (Hons) Nursing Practice (Mental Health) is approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). On successful completion of this degree, students may register as a nurse (mental health field) with the NMC.Future Careers: Graduates of this course are equipped with specialized skills in mental health nursing. They can work as mental health nurses in a variety of clinical environments, provide specialist drug and alcohol consultation, or deliver outpatient mental health services. Graduates can have careers in various settings such as hospitals, residential centers, patients' homes, specialist units, and voluntary organizations.Further, this degree can act as a stepping stone for students aspiring for advanced degrees or specialist practitioner roles within the Mental Health Nursing profession. Opportunities for medical research or teaching positions may also be considered upon completion of the degree, paving the way for a diverse range of future career advancements.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.