Mental Health Nursing (Postgraduate Entry) MN
University of Portsmouth
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Master of Nursing - MN

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Master of Nursing - MN

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**Overview**Help change lives for the better and improve the patient experience on this MN Mental Health Nursing degree.Designed in partnership with local NHS Trusts, youll gain real-life healthcare experience in a variety of settings, including community practices and hospitals.Once you graduate, youll have the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge to provide high-quality patient care and become a registered Mental Health Nurse.**Course highlights**- Gain clinical expertise from ...Read more


Overview

Help change lives for the better and improve the patient experience on this MN Mental Health Nursing degree.Designed in partnership with local NHS Trusts, you'll gain real-life healthcare experience in a variety of settings, including community practices and hospitals.Once you graduate, you'll have the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge to provide high-quality patient care and become a registered Mental Health Nurse.


Course highlights

- Gain clinical expertise from registered nurses within the mental health field- Practise clinical skills and nursing scenarios with simulated patients and actors in our realistic Centre for Simulation in Health and Care- Develop practical skills on clinical placements in local communities and hospital environments- Develop the skills you need to lead change in healthcare and improve patient outcomes


Careers and opportunities

Careers this Master’s prepares you forWhen you graduate from the MN Mental Health Nursing degree course, you'll have the knowledge and practical skills to work across the healthcare field locally and nationally, while leading the way in innovation and patient care.Once you become a newly registered mental health nurse, you'll be ready to take on a hugely important role in our healthcare system, with opportunities to work in a variety of nursing roles in primary, secondary and community health care.Graduates of this course could work in:- Charity and aid work- Nurse education and mentoring in practice or in higher education settings- Healthcare management in ward manager or lead nurse roles- Research nursingAfter you graduate, you can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years from our Careers and Employability service as you advance in your career.

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48/101
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25th
CUG Ranking
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Source: Complete University Guide 2025
49th
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Sophie
12 Nov 23

All staff have been so welcoming and helpful , the location is right by the beach which is so lovely. Majority of buildings are clean and there are new..Read more

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Will
07 Dec 22

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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£17,900 per year

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£17900 Per year

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