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Birmingham Newman University: Mental Health Nursing
| Institution | Birmingham Newman University |
|---|---|
| Department | Nursing and Allied Health |
| Web | http://www.newman.ac.uk |
| admissions@newman.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0121 387 4506 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
This course is subject to approval by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
Mental Health Nurses support and care for individuals who are experiencing difficulties with their mental health, and are in a critical role to positively impact and influence the outcomes for people.
The programme provides you with the knowledge and understanding of different mental health problems and how these impact the individual, their family and society during their life span.
Our programme is developed in partnership with our skilled academic staff, clinical practice partners and experts by experience. The course at Newman University, puts people at the centre of care delivery.
As a post graduate nursing student at Newman you will develop into a professional nurse who can assess and manage the health needs of people, at some of the most challenging times of their lives.
Our aim is to your development into a registered nurse who is able to work flexibly across a range of healthcare settings and meet the health needs of the whole person.
We will work with you on your development to help you become a skilled, knowledgeable, emotionally intelligent nurse, able to lead and co-ordinate compassionate, evidence-based, person- and family-centred care while working as an integral member of the interdisciplinary team.
As a post graduate student nurse with Newman University, you will gain theoretical and practice knowledge to develop a range of key skills. This will include: exploring the evidence that underpins person- and family-centred care; professional values; self-leadership; and the role of the registered nurse.
As you progress through the programme you will explore evidence-based complex care incorporating a wide range of research, skills, team leadership and principles of coordinating care. You will be supported to build on your previous learning and develop proficiency in adult nursing. The modules you study will develop you as a leader who uses research-informed critical thinking to co-ordinate care, supervise other health professionals and gain confidence in the safe management of medication.
You will have individual support throughout the programme through a named personal tutor. The tuition will enrich your learning experiences and will enable you to reflect meaningfully on your practice and the development of your individual field identity.
As part of the course you will be provided with practice placements to help you to develop your nursing skills and knowledge in a variety of settings.
Your placement learning experiences may be within community, hospital or home environment settings and at a location anywhere within the West Midlands and potentially into neighbouring counties. You should be aware that placements are valuable learning experiences and cannot be chosen. While on placement you will be supported, supervised and assessed by practice and academic staff to develop your knowledge and skills.
We are committed to providing excellent, innovative, learning, teaching and assessment experiences, through lectures, seminars, skills simulation, virtual learning as well as meaningful input from our practice partners and experts by experience. As part of the course we will enable you to develop the independent learning skills that will equip you for lifelong learning and future employment, as well as academic achievement.
Whilst on the course you will benefit from some of the best university facilities of their kind, including clinical skills suites and our state-of-the-art immersive suite. Our experienced and enthusiastic teaching team will provide full support to help you achieve your ambitions.
Master of Science - MSc (PG)
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2:2 BSc (Hons) degree, usually in a health related subject Plus: GCSE/IGCSE English language and maths grades 9-4/A*-C or equivalent Candidates must have achieved these before commencing on the MSc programme. Candidates applying for the MSc programme will need to evidence 600 hours RPL of care experience of other relevant work experience. This needs to be verified by someone who is on a professional register. In line with NMC requirements RPL cannot total more than 50% of the programme unless you are a registered nurse seeking an additional field of practice and there are no restrictions on your practise. All RPL claims for NMC programmes are scrutinised on an individual basis and are also assessed by an external examiner as part of the School of Nursing and Allied RPL/RPEL process. Candidates must also complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check which must be satisfactory prior to commencing the course. The Admissions team will use the entrance criteria, as well as the personal statement, reference and work experience information, to shortlist candidates for interview. Successful applicants will be invited to an interview– Candidates will be assessed on their motivation and understanding of the role of a nurse and familiarity with the NHS Constitution and Values and the requirements of an NMC registered nurse. |
| Location | Birmingham Newman University Genners Lane Bartley Green Birmingham B32 3NT |
Fees
| England | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
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