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BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health) Plymouth University The Qualification BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health) Eligibility to apply for registration as a mental health nurse on the Nursing and Midwifery Council professional register Course Structure • Highly integrated and focused course • Course completed over 3 years full time • The course will be delivered with a balance of theoretical, practical and placement learning • Inter-professional education opportunities with other health & social care students Course Structure Degree -The new NMC Standards for Nursing Education, state that all years of the course have generic modules and shared learning. -However, unlike previous courses, this degree has a field related focus from the outset allowing learning to be applied specifically to mental health The BSc (Hons) Nursing degree ensures that students will have the skills to react and respond appropriately to the needs of all people in accordance with NMC requirements Course Structure Degrees – 3 years 1 2 3 There is a requirement for 50% Theory 50% Practice for the BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health) course Course Aims • Safe, competent, confident practitioner • Accountable and Autonomous • Life long learning skills • Research/Evidence based practice ethos • Non-judgemental and anti-discriminatory Practice/Clinical Placements • Students are required to work shifts (including night duty and weekend work) as well as attending hand over meetings to ensure experience is gained of 24 hour care provision • Students required to work 37.5 hours per week or the equivalent over two weeks • Placements take place throughout the South West, therefore you will be required to travel to and from placements • DoH bursaries, include travel and accommodation for placements Mental Health Practice Placement Experience Placements & Study Centres You may be required to travel for your practice placements, developing a broader practice experience, in both rural and urban areas Inter-professional Learning The BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health) facilitates an inter-professional approach Possibilities for shared learning occur in both theory and practice areas. Students will have the opportunity to learn with, and from, students from other fields of nursing, as well as cognisant professional groups including: • • • • • Social work Dietetics Medics Occupational Therapy Physiotherapy Your Application GCSE: Five subject grades at C or above, Must include English, maths and a science A levels: 240 UCAS tariff points (minimum 160 points from two A levels) Preference social science profile Apply before all qualifications are obtained Your Application Non Standard Academic Qualifications • BTEC National Diploma in a Science or health related subject or Access to higher education • Applications from those returning to education are welcome • For non-graduate applicants evidence of academic study in the last five years is required • Personal statement • References Personal Statement •Demonstrate an interest in, and understanding of, mental health and mental health professions •Evidence of related work experience •Demonstrate evidence of good communication skills •Ability to care for others •Problem solving and use of initiative Personal Statement •Ability to study/work independently and in groups •Extra curricular/outside interests •Willingness to learn •Quality of written work •Supportive reference Recommended Study Skills Entry is competitive Students are advised to be positive about study skills as it will enable you to study more effectively. Addressing the following skills is particularly good preparation • Numeracy: Including fractions & decimals • Literacy: Including scan reading, academic writing, spelling and grammar • IT skills: Word processing, e-mail and the use of the internet • Read around biological and behavioural sciences as well as what is currently informing mental health care services If Offered a Place • Commitment to the course • Be sure before you start • Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check • Occupational health screen •Up to date vaccination record required Any Questions? A copy of this presentation can be found on the University website shortly after the open day at: www.plymouth.ac.uk/opendays Follow us, and tell us what you think about today @PlymUni_HES facebook.com/PlymUniHES