Students will spend their time divided between practice-based placements and academic learning. Working alongside highly experienced professionals, they will develop their skills and confidence in supporting people with mental health conditions.
Placements will be across the sector including inpatient, community, private and voluntary- sector provision. In the second year, students will have the opportunity to arrange an enrichment placement that could involve national or international work.
University of Cumbria’s academic staff have extensive professional expertise that they will share with students to help develop their knowledge and understanding of mental health practice. They will develop their independent thinking and problem-solving skills. Their learning will include the use of clinical labs, mock hospital wards, guest speakers, workshops and simulation.
In this course students will:
- Work alongside individuals experiencing mental illness, long-term conditions, and significant psychological wellbeing concerns, providing time and support to help them recover.
- Use high-quality simulation facilities alongside their practice experience and academic lectures.
- Undertake placements in a wide variety of settings, covering Child, Adult and Older Persons Nursing, within both inner-city and rural locations.
- Learn from experienced practitioners with clinical experience in a wide range of clinical backgrounds and academic interests.
- Achieve a professional qualification alongside a varied experience of practice areas with which students can consider their future career options.
