BSc Hons. Mental Health Nursing

The Nursing (Registered Nurse - Mental Health) course offered by Kingston University is an undergraduate programme designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to help people with mental health conditions. With a student-centric approach, the course focuses on the practical application of theoretical knowledge within diverse healthcare settings.Course Content: The Nursing (Registered Nurse - Mental Health) program covers a wide range of topics, consolidating theoretical knowledge and clinical practice. The course is divided into two, with 50% dedicated to theory and the other 50% focused on practising the learnt clinical skill in a variety of settings like hospital wards, community settings, specialist departments and patients' homes.Key Modules: This program is composed of various key modules that are designed to cover all significant aspects of mental health nursing. These include: Care provision in secure mental health settings, effective assessment and care planning in mental health, therapeutic interventions in mental health care, and leadership, management and innovation in nursing.Accreditations: This course is approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and adheres to the standards set by it. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be eligible to register with the NMC as a qualified Mental Health Nurse.Future Careers: Graduates from this course can explore a variety of career opportunities in a myriad of settings such as NHS Trusts, private healthcare providers, charities, residential homes, prisons, specialist units and schools. Possible roles entail community mental health nurse, hospital-based mental health nurse, mental health rehabilitation worker, health visitor or practice nurse.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.