Mental Health Nursing

UCAS code: MH22

Here's what Wrexham University says about its Mental Health Nursing course.

Why choose this course? Embark on a rewarding journey with a Mental Health nursing degree, where you’ll have the opportunity to care for people of all ages, along with their families and carers. At Wrexham University, we focus on equipping you with the essential knowledge and skills to become a confident graduate and NMC registered mental health nurse practitioner.

You will: Benefit from our supportive and approachable teaching team, always ready to guide you with our open-door policy. Have access to our cutting-edge Healthcare Simulation Suite, which brings you as close to ‘real-life’ clinical situations as possible, ensuring you are prepared for placements and a post-qualification career. Have a personal tutor who will guide you in your personal and professional development throughout your time with us. Be supported whilst working in clinical settings by a practice team, to ensure that you are reaching your full potential as a future mental health nurse. Be eligible for a full non-repayable NHS Wales bursary, if you commit to working in an NHS Wales setting for two years post qualification.

Key Course Features: Gain a qualification approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council. Experience diverse practice learning placements with our local health board, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB). Take advantage of elective practice learning placements in your second and third years of study. Enjoy placements throughout your three years in Wales, covering a wide variety of settings.

What you will study Your theory sessions will be delivered using a variety of learning and teaching methods utilising a blended approach, considering Wrexham 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.

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 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.