ObjectivesThe course is designed to prepare mental health nursing students to meet the needs of the patient/client and their family and to view the person as a unique individual who has the right to receive health and nursing care of the highest quality based on best evidence and delivered in a safe and appropriate environment. Everyone at times feels low, lost, lonely, fearful or angry but sometimes these feelings affect our thoughts and behaviour to the extent that we need help from others. At any one time one in six people will need help for these problems from a professional. At this time their problems are called mental illness and they may be helped by a mental health nurse.
Entry requirementsEntry requirements: A second class honours degree (or above) in a relevant subject such as Biology, Sociology, Psychology or Social Science.
Academic titleGraduate Diploma Mental Health Nursing
Course descriptionGraduate Diploma Mental Health Nursing
Programme
Year 1
* Lifespan Development
* Practice placement 1
* Individual Health Needs
* Practice placement 2
* Personal Academic Development
* Preparation for Professional Practice (IP)
* Communication(IP)
Year 2
* Challenges in development and personality
* Practice placement 1
* Portfolio 1
* Working with people with acute mental health crisis
* Risk Assessment and Risk Management (IP)
* Communication in Groups (IP)
Year 3
* Severe and enduring mental illness and therapeutic approaches
* Practice 1
* Portfolio 2
* Team Working & Communication in Health & Social Care (IP)
* Analysing mental health care