MMHN Mental Health Nursing

Program Overview

The MMHN Mental Health Nursing program at the University of Wolverhampton is a demanding two-year course designed for highly motivated graduates seeking to advance their nursing careers. With a person-centered approach, the program develops clinical and leadership skills for providing safe and effective mental health care. Upon completion, graduates are eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as registered mental health nurses, opening up a wide range of career opportunities in diverse health and social care settings.

Program Outline

MMHN Mental Health Nursing - University of Wolverhampton

Degree Overview

• Award: MMHN
• Start Dates: 16 September 2024
• Course Length: Full-time (2 years)
• Campus Location: University: City Campus
• School: School of Nursing
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• Description:
This demanding course is designed to meet the needs of highly motivated graduates, looking to rapidly advance their career within the nursing profession. With a person-centred approach, you will develop clinical and leadership skills to provide the best possible patient care for adults demonstrating the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required to provide safe and effective nursing care. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to apply to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) to practice as a registered mental health nurse in a range of diverse health and social care settings. As a student, the experience you gain will allow you to pursue a range of pathways, with exposure to patients from other areas including mental health and learning disability nursing. Nursing is a demanding profession which requires hard work, commitment, the ability to problem solve, work independently, and contribute to care as part of a team. This course has been closely developed with local trust partners to reflect the increasing and rapidly changing requirements in patient care provision. Opportunities within nursing are vast: working clinically, becoming a manager, working in a research environment, working abroad and in education. The course is split 50% in a clinical practice environment and 50% in the academic setting of the University. As well as graduating with a master's degree, upon successful completion you will be able to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and practice as a registered nurse in the field of Mental Health nursing.

Outline

• Year 1:
• Semester 1:
• Developing Nursing Practice (20 credits)
• Evidence-Based Decision Making in Mental Health Nursing (20 credits)
• Fundamental Skills for Safe and Effective Nursing Practice (20 credits)
• Fundamentals of Patient Safety and Quality Improvement in Mental Health Nursing (20 credits)
• Semester 2:
• Advancing Skills for Evidence-Based Mental Health Nursing Practice (20 credits)
• Mental Health Nursing Across Community and Hospital Care Settings (20 credits)
• Professional Enquiry Project (20 credits)
• Year 2:
• Semester 1:
• Safe and Effective Leadership in Mental Health (20 credits)
• Preparing for your transition to registrant (Mental Health) (20 credits)
• Pharmacology for Mental Health Nursing (20 credits)
• Semester 2:
• Advancing Mental Health Nursing Practice (20 credits)
• Mental Health Nursing in Complex Care Settings (20 credits)
• Mental Health Nursing: Transitions and Resilience (20 credits)

Assessment

• Methods of assessment will vary depending on the specific module and may include:
• Written assignments (essays, reports, case studies)
• Practical assessments (demonstrations of skills, simulations)
• Portfolios (collections of work demonstrating achievement of learning outcomes)
• Oral presentations
• Examinations
• Each module is assessed separately and has its own assessment criteria, which are clearly outlined in the module handbook.

Teaching

• The course is taught by a team of experienced and qualified nurse academics, who are actively involved in research and practice.
• A variety of teaching methods are used, including:
• Lectures
• Seminars
• Workshops
• Group work
• Independent study
• Problem-based learning
• The course utilises a blended learning approach, which combines face-to-face teaching with online learning resources.
• Students have access to a range of facilities, including:
• Skills labs
• Simulation suites
• Libraries
• IT suites
• The course is designed to be flexible, allowing students to tailor their learning to their own needs and interests.

Careers

• Upon successful completion of the course, graduates will be able to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) to practice as a registered mental health nurse.
• Mental health nurses work in a variety of settings, including:
• Hospitals
• Community health centers
• Mental health charities
• Private practice
• Mental health nurses can specialize in a variety of areas, including:
• Adult mental health
• Child and adolescent mental health
• Forensic mental health
• Learning disabilities
• The course also prepares graduates for further study, such as a master's degree in mental health nursing or a doctorate in nursing.

Other

• The course is full-time and lasts for 2 years.
• The course is taught on the City Campus of the University of Wolverhampton.
• The course is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• The course is in high demand, so early application is recommended.
• The course fees are £9,250 per year for home students.
• There are a number of scholarships and bursaries available to help students with the cost of their studies.

Additional Notes

• The information provided above is based on the most up-to-date information available at the time of extraction.
However, it is always best to check the university's website for the most up-to-date information.
• The university's website also contains a wealth of additional information about the course, including:
• Entry requirements
• Application process
• Course structure
• Course content
• Student support
• Career prospects
• I hope this information is helpful.
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