Nursing (Mental Health) BSc (Hons)

Mental health nursing is central to the NHS Workforce Plan (2023), and to meeting the health needs of the nation. It is a unique profession providing care to people across the lifespan who are experiencing mental distress, and promoting mental wellbeing for the entire population.<br/><br/>Mental health nurses work in a diverse range of settings including the community, hospitals and the the voluntary sectors. They also work across boundaries to support people they care for with physical comorbidities.<br/><br/>Our teaching is delivered by experienced practitioners with input from patient and carers. By doing this, we help students develop the technical skills, critical thinking, problem-solving and compassion required to provide high-quality mental health care.<br/><br/>Taught at NTU in Mansfield, the core NHS values of care, compassion, competence, communication, courage and commitment are embedded in our teaching. Through our flexible curriculum and blended learning approach, you’ll develop the core knowledge, skills and attributes needed for a successful career in nursing – both at home and abroad. You’ll have the chance to complete care-based work placements – putting into practice your theoretical skills.<br/><br/>Taught by a team of experienced healthcare practitioners and with the additional input of service users and carer groups, you’ll learn from the very best on your journey towards becoming a Registered Mental Health Nurse.<br/><br/>**Why study mental health nursing at NTU?**<br/><br/><br/>- **Youll taught by a dynamic team of lecturers** who are also qualified nurses. Becoming a nurse is an exciting journey we are privileged to take you on.<br/><br/><br/>- **Our amazing facilities** in the Centre for Health and Allied Professions allow you to learn effectively and become part of the NTU Nursing community.<br/><br/><br/>- **Service users and carers are involved in the development of our curriculum** and take part in face-to-face sessions.<br/><br/><br/>- **NTU in Mansfield is your alternative route into higher education**. Weve built this qualification with the local job market in mind. Each of our higher education courses is relevant, hands-on and work-focused.<br/>