BACHELOR OF NURSING BN [Hons] Mental Health Nursing BN Mental health nursing is a rewarding though demanding career. Mental health nurses work with people experiencing a range of mental health issues in a variety of settings addressing not only their mental health but also their physical, social and spiritual needs. This course offers the opportunity to gain a degree and registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. Each year of the programme has both generic and mental health field specific modules equating to 120 credits per year. We have a range of placements available for students which include child and adolescent services, inpatient units, community mental health teams, older person’s services, medium secure units and substance misuse services. Learning Disability Nursing BN This course offers the opportunity to achieve a qualification that will enable you to enter a fulfilling career working with children or adults who are living with learning disabilities and who need the support of a learning disability nurse. Learning disability nurses can be seen working in different settings as well as for a range of different employers which include the NHS and independent sector. Learning disability nurses often contribute to multi-professional working, and are concerned with their clients’ health in the widest context. They help clients of all ages to live their lives as fully and independently as possible, whilst respecting their rights and dignity. Some of the course time will be spent on placement, in a range of different settings. Placements are designed to give you the experience of working with clients and service users under the supervision of registered nurses and others. There is a field specific focus to the programme from year 1, along with certain common modules.
WHY CHOOSE BANGOR? • Nursing and Midwifery were ranked 1st with 100% for students with a career after 6 months (The Guardian Good University Guide, 2019). • 1st for Radiography Graduate Prospects (Times Good University Guide, 2019). • 1st for Radiography and Top 10 for Nursing (Times Good University Guide 2019). • Nursing and Radiography at Bangor University is placed in the Top 10 for Research Quality (The Times 2019) . • Bangor University is rated Gold for ‘outstanding teaching’ (2017 Teaching Excellence Framework). WHAT WILL I STUDY? You can study one of our four fields of practice; Adult Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Learning Disability Nursing or Children’s Nursing The course is based equally on theory and practice – 50% is on theoretical study and 50% is spent in clinical practice developing competence needed for entry to the NMC’s register. You will develop skills and professional behaviours, values and attitudes expected of a nurse to ensure the safety and protection of people of all ages and their carers and families. There are opportunities to study alongside other student healthcare professionals and we have a strategy for interprofessional learning. Within the individual degree programmes there are shared learning opportunities for all fields to learn together about common or generic elements such as anatomy and physiology, psychology, sociology, communication, reflection, law and ethics.
HOW WILL I LEARN? You will have compulsory theoretical study and clinical placements in hospitals, community and/or residential settings in north Wales. Support is available from a personal tutor who is a registered nurse and an academic member of staff and mentorship supervision from a practicing registered nurse on placement. Theoretical and practical work is assessed through assign– ments, examinations, presentations and the All-Wales Assessment of Cinical Practice portfolio. CAREER PROSPECTS Qualifying as a Registered Nurse in Wales enables registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. Careers may be with large employers e.g. NHS Health Boards or independent sector organisations and can lead to opportunities in clinical specialisms, management, research, or education.
“My clinical placements have been full-on, learning skills and gaining some really amazing experiences with the help of some inspirational mentors. The University supported me to attend the Florence Nightingale Memorial day in London, encouraging my application and enabling me to travel down to London to discuss current nursing matters with influential nursing leaders.” GEMMA PREBBLE BN Nursing (Adult Nursing)
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