Nursing with Registered Nurse (Mental Health)

This module will give you a strong foundation in science, including anatomy, biology, physiology, psychology, pharmacology and the basics of pathology (symptoms recognition). You will learn about scientific language, medical terms, the foundations of life, and investigate the body's system.

This module will provide a foundation in academic skills, personal and professional development. You will develop an understanding of yourself, as well as higher education and concepts of learning. This will support your development as a nurse by instilling professionalism from the start.

The Simulated Practice Placement experience is an artificial representation of real-world practice. This will help you to develop knowledge of the fundamentals of nursing practice. This is in line with Future nurse: Standards of proficiency for registered nurses (NMC, 2018).

You will learn about concepts of mental illness, recognising signs and symptoms of mental health and ill health. You will also learn about the role of the nurse in supporting people who experience mental health problems.

You will develop your nursing skills, professional values and competency within a practice placement. You'll have the opportunity to reflect on your learning, consider feedback and identify gaps in your learning. You will create a clear developmental agenda for future practice experiences. This will work towards the standards for part 1 of the programme (NMC 2018).

In this module, you will complete the theory and practice hours required for professional registration.

You will appreciate how contemporary political issues can impact health and social care from a local, national and global perspective. You will also understand your own influence on policy.

In this module, you will pursue your own line of study in an area of your choosing. You will develop reasoned arguments to defend, challenge and educate others on chosen contemporary issues or topics

You will understand shared decision-making and how this can be fostered with the people you are supporting. You'll use your knowledge and communication skills to help people make informed choices about their care and treatment. You'll also advocate on behalf of people who can't do this for themselves.

You'll be able to make evidence-based decisions about medication with the people you're looking after. You'll use your knowledge and communication skills to help people to make informed choices. You'll also advocate for people who can't do this for themselves. You'll be able to support ongoing management and health promotion.

You will develop nursing skills, values and practice within a clinical placement. You'll engage in regular keeping in touch days to reflect on your practice and professional development. Input from Comensus will be applied to ensure patients and person-centred care is at the centre of what you do. This will meet the standards for part 2 of the programme and those expected of the future Mental Health Nurse.

The Simulated Practice Placement provides experiential learning (NMC 2019). You'll develop skills in relation to long-term and complex health conditions.

You will complete the theory and practice hours required for professional registration as a nurse.

You will develop a holistic skill set to help you succeed as a newly qualified nurse. You will explore your strengths, values, and growth areas, to create a mindset of continuous improvement. You'll undertake leadership training to enhance communication and collaboration skills. You'll also engage in immersive exercises to instil decision-making in complex scenarios.

You will critically explore and discuss contemporary evidence-based practice according to the existing literature. You will feel confident exploring academic literature and applying this to the people you're looking after. You'll also be confident applying evidence-based practice to inform clinical decision making.

The Simulated Practice Placement supports your development through experiential learning. You will develop leadership and management skills to prepare you to become a registered nurse. You will also demonstrate your numeracy and medicine management skills, in order to meet Future Nurse: Standards of proficiency for registered nurses (NMC, 2018).

You'll gain the knowledge and skills needed for advanced mental health nursing practice. You'll engage with the current mental health nursing paradigm, and explore alternative explanations for distress. You will be able to critically appraise evidence and make informed nursing decisions. You'll also be able to take on leadership roles in care delivery and management, following the principles of compassionate person-centred care.

You will develop nursing skills, values and practice within a real-world practice placement. You will also discuss the skills you've gained on placement, provide evidence and demonstrate your readiness to become a Mental Health Nurse. This will meet the standards for part 3 of the programme and those expected to register as a Mental Health Nurse (NMC 2018).

The purpose of this module is to ensure you complete the theory and practice hours required for professional registration.