Nursing (Mental Health) BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons)

Brunel University London

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Course Overview - Nursing (Mental Health) BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons)

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can improve the quality of people’s lives? From building therapeutic relationships through to advising patients about relevant therapies or social activities, as a mental health nurse, you’ll have a profound impact on the lives of the people you care for. Nursing is the largest healthcare profession in the country. As a qualified mental health nurse, you’ll be entering a highly respected profession with excellent employment prospects. Brunel is a renowned research-intensive university with an established and excellent reputation in health sciences so you’ll be learning from the best in the field. On this programme, you’ll gain the clinical and communication skills required to support individuals and their families through their recovery process. You’ll learn about the new and emerging concept of trauma informed care and gain the knowledge and experience to work within community, primary and acute care settings. You’ll be given the skills to work with patients with psychosis, anxiety and conditions such as mood-related, organic and neurodevelopmental disorders. You’ll also learn to support individuals affected by the use of psychoactive substance use. At Brunel, you’ll learn through an equal balance of theory and practice. Your placement opportunities will develop your skills and understanding of caring in hospital and community settings. You’ll graduate ready to support patients in gaining the confidence to take the first steps in changing their lives. Upon graduation, you’ll be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). As a nursing student, youll receive at least £5,000 a year which you dont need to pay back. See the UK government website for more information. Find out more: https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/nhs-learning-support-fund The NHS Values are shaped by patients, public and staff have helped develop this expression of values that inspire passion in the NHS and that should underpin everything it does. Individual organisations will develop and build upon these values, tailoring them to their local needs. The NHS values provide common ground for co-operation to achieve shared aspirations, at all levels of the NHS. Find out more: https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/working-nhs/nhs-constitution This programme will commence in September 2021. For more information, please click the Enquire now button. We will then keep you up to date and let you know when you can apply. The programme will be open to Home applicants only for 2021 entry.