Nursing Practice (Mental Health) - Stafford Campus BSc (Hons)

During the course you will develop knowledge and skills in mental health nursing care and apply this to the holistic needs of those using mental health services, including their families and carers. You will learn about a range of therapeutic interventions, taking into account physiological, psychological, sociological, spiritual and cultural aspects of care. <br/>The School of Health, Science and Wellbeing is committed to creating safer communities. It will achieve this through making an intellectual contribution in the field of patient safety – marking itself out as the recognised leaders in the United Kingdom and beyond. It aspires to create the very safest of graduates for the health and social care professions and will achieve this through a range of learning and teaching opportunities including simulation-based education. Completion of this course will give you an academic qualification and will lead to eligibility to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a mental health nurse. The course is perfect for those who have a passion to make a difference and an eagerness to develop excellent communication skills. <br/>You will have a range of placement opportunities are within specialist mental health settings, and you will work in our local NHS Trusts to gain a variety of experience within your chosen speciality.<br/>As part of the programme, you will experience innovative and creative learning, including the AZ2B theatre company’s dramatisations. <br/><br/>You will also undertake courses in:<br/><br/><br/>- Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction <br/><br/><br/>- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy<br/><br/><br/>- Behaviour Family Therapy<br/>

Kickstart an exciting career at Staffordshire University.<br/><br/>Ranked a top 10 UK university for Social Inclusion*, at Staffordshire you'll have access to a wealth of opportunities, no matter what your background. Think expert staff, specialist student support, and a warm, friendly community. That's what you can expect from Staffordshire. <br/><br/>All undergraduate degrees are also designed for the industries of tomorrow, ensuring your qualifications and ambitions are future-proof. With cutting-edge facilities and high-tech digital technologies, you'll get the chance to practise your skills in simulated work environments, before taking them into the real world. Criminologists can examine evidence in the Crime Scene House, Lawyers can make their case in the Mock Courtrooms and Games Designers can bring their characters to life in the Virtual Production Studio. <br/><br/>Click Call University to secure your place at Staffordshire University today. <br/><br/>*(The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023)