Mental Health Nursing Bachelor of Science (Honours)
The aim of mental health nursing is to promote mental health and wellness, to plan with, support and provide nursing care to people who suffer from mental illness and mental distress, and to support families and communities in dealing with mental health challenges. This care can be provided in acute care facilities such as hospitals, in peoples own homes and community care settings. Supporting on-going mental health recovery is an important role of being a mental health nurse.
Our graduates work with individuals, families and communities to prevent mental health problems so that as many people as possible can live full lives in community settings. At the heart of the role of the mental health nurse is the ability to establish therapeutic relationships with individuals and their families.
The course consists of 76 weeks of classroom- based theory and practical learning, interspersed with 81 weeks of clinical placements. A 36-week continuous rostered clinical placement is also included. This can take place either locally or internationally and encompasses a very broad range of clinical settings, including acute mental health, care of the older person, specialist care, adult general nursing and working with voluntary and statutory bodies. When you complete this course, you will be eligible to have your name entered into the Psychiatric Division of the Register of Nurses maintained by Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann.
Our nursing programmes are taught in the purpose-built Sólás building at the MTU Kerry North Campus. This state-of-the-art facility has technology enhanced classrooms, lecture halls, practical skills laboratories and computer suites. Our partnership with the HSE offers students a wide range of exciting clinical placement facilities across counties Kerry, Cork and beyond. Throughout this programme, you will get great support from the University and from clinical staff, both in the classroom and on placement. ERASMUS opportunities are available for students studying mental health nursing at MTU.
What will I study?
First year at a glance
Professionalism in Nursing Practice: fundamental interpersonal, legal, ethical and regulatory dimensions of professional nursing practice
Health and Wellbeing: provides a broad understanding of nursing and healthcare for both individual and population groups
Skills for Safe Practice: fundamental knowledge and skills of nursing within the parameters of a safety culture in both general and mental healthcare settings
Developing Competency in Mental Health Nursing Practice: encourages active engagement in evidence-based nursing practice
Principles of Mental Health Nursing Care: introduces human anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology in conjunction with the evidence-based theory underpinning the nursing care and management of a person, from admission to discharge
Caring in Context: introduces caring in the context of primary, secondary, and tertiary health care settings
The Sociology and Psychology of Health and Illness: students develop an introductory knowledge of sociology and psychology as they apply to studies of health and wellness
Campus Information
Kerry
MTU Kerry North Campus
Intakes
- Jan
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
WHO WE WORK WITH
The Careers Service actively engages with MTU students, employers and staff.
We predominantly work with full-time students across all courses and graduates for one year after completing their qualification.
We also provide Careers Service supports to Apprentices, Springboard+, Human Capital Initiative and Jobs Stimulus course participants, and part-time students (with the exception of Special Purpose Awards, single subject certificate and professional course participants).
We work with staff and employers.
WHAT WE CAN DO FOR YOU
We know how difficult it is to navigate the rapidly changing world of work. We also know how challenging it can be to know where to start with your career path. We offer a full career planning and management service that empowers students to navigate and thrive in work and life after college.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- Course Code: MT 927
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
54000 EUR
Annual Cost of Living: 10500 EUR
Application Fee: N/A
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