Mental Health Nursing, BSc (Hons)

Kingston University offers compelling reasons to pursue mental health nursing, including recent awards at the 2023 Student Nursing Times Awards for teaching innovation and a strong student experience programme. Students benefit from learning alongside individuals with lived mental health experiences at the Recovery College, hands-on placements comprising half the course, and a TEF Gold rating for teaching excellence.This NMC-accredited course prepares graduates for rewarding careers as mental health nurses, with opportunities to learn from service users and apply skills in diverse placements across NHS trusts and private providers. It incorporates future skills like problem-solving and adaptability, alongside modules on therapeutic interventions and care coordination. Assessment includes essays, presentations, and clinical evaluations, leading to roles such as staff nurses or psychiatric liaison positions.

Example modules -Therapeutic Interventions in Nursing: Bio-Psycho Social Approaches -Coordinating the Care of People with Complex Mental Healthcare Needs

• Introduction to Professional Practice.