BSc Hons Nursing Science Registered Nurse (Mental health)

The Nursing Science Registered Nurse Mental Health course offered by Northumbria University is a three-year undergraduate degree programme specially designed to prepare students as competent and efficient mental health practitioners. The course equips students with a blend of scientific knowledge, clinical skills, and patient-focused care to ensure they are ready to assist individuals, families, and communities in achieving and maintaining health and well-being.Course Content: The curriculum of the course includes a comprehensive blend of physiology, pharmacology, nursing and health challenges, and recovery and well-being, to name a few. It emphasizes both theory and practical work - each student is given at least 2,300 hours of clinical placement experience to apply their learned skills in real-world environments. Key Modules: The course consists of several key modules like Foundations in Nursing, Nursing individuals with long-term health challenges, Recovery and Well-being, Transitions in Mental Health and Complex mental Health Challenges. The teaching methods are centered around lectures, group seminars, case-based discussions, clinical skills sessions, and e-learning.Accreditations: The course is approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), ensuring that the graduates meet the standards for professional competence.Future Careers: After successfully completing the programme, graduates will have the ability to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Mental Health Nurse. They will be equipped with skills to work in various settings, including the National Health Service (NHS), Social Services, and the private health sector.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.