BSc (Hons) Nursing: Mental Health Field. University of Plymouth

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1 BSc (Hons) Nursing: Mental Health Field University of Plymouth

2 The Qualification BSc (Hons) Nursing: Mental Health Field Eligibility to apply for registration as a mental health nurse on the Nursing and Midwifery Council professional register

3 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

4 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

5 Course Structure Degrees 3 years There is a requirement for 50% Theory 50% Practice for the BSc (Hons) Nursing course

6 Course Aims Safe, competent, confident practitioner Accountable and Autonomous Life long learning skills Research/Evidence based practice ethos Non-judgemental and anti-discriminatory EU requirements (Adult nursing)

7 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

8 Mental Health Practice Placement Experience

9 Placements & Study Centres You may be required to travel for your practice placements, developing a broader practice experience, in both rural and urban areas

10 Inter-professional Learning The BSc (Hons) Nursing 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

11 What do our Students think?

12 Your Application What we look for: Totality of the application Degree GCSE: Five subject grades at C or above, Must include English, maths and a science A levels: 220 UCAS tariff points (minimum 160 points from two A levels) Preference social science profile Apply before all qualifications are obtained

13 Your Application What we look for: 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

14 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

15 Personal Statement Ability to study/work independently and in groups Extra curricular/outside interests Willingness to learn Quality of written work Supportive reference

16 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, and the use of the internet Read around biological and behavioural sciences as well as what is currently informing mental health care services

17 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

18 BSc (Hons) Nursing: Mental Health Field at the University of Plymouth Any Questions?

19 A copy of this presentation can be found on the University website shortly after the open day at: