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Postgraduate Diploma
Glyntaff Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
2 years
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Postgraduate Diploma
Glyntaff Campus
Full time
SEP-25
2 years
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The PG Dip Nursing (Mental Health) blends the knowledge and theory of nursing and applies these into practice. The course is modelled around the NMC (2018) Future Nurse Proficiencies seven platforms allowing the student to explore the art of nursing using learning pedagogies and assessment techniques that are authentic and reflect skills and knowledge required in the practice setting.
The aim of this course is to produce autonomous, resilient analytical, critical thinking nurses with the ability to lead and work in a variety of settings yet maintaining the unique nature of their field of practice.
Alongside the theoretical underpinnings of nursing, this course utilises simulation to facilitate an understanding of the art of nursing and to learn and practice of nursing skills and procedures. In addition, simulation offers the opportunity to rehearse interpersonal skills, to understand and demonstrate professionalism and the ability to maintain service, user dignity and respect. Working alongside practice partners, students will become proficient in a wide range of nursing skills and procedures measured and assessed against the standards of proficiencies for registered nurses. On completion of the course, students will be able to apply for registration with the NMC. Additionally, there is an optional 3rd year available to obtain an MSc in Professional Practice.
Registrants will be knowledgeable in the core nursing skills with an ability to adopt a critical approach in applying these to their field of practice. This course is available for current NMC registrants wanting to obtain dual qualification in another field of practice.
CAREERS
Students on registration with NMC are able to apply for roles in a wide range of NHS, non-NHS and social care settings linked to their field of practice.
How does this course prepare me for employment?
Practice learning experience comprises 50% of the courses and students are offered a wide range of NHS, non-NHS and social care experiences within, near to, and away from the service users’ home.
Students are supported by registrants or healthcare experts throughout the practice learning experience. Practice Supervisors provides the practice based learning. Practice Assessors assess proficiency using the All Wales Practice Assessment Document and an Academic Assessor oversees the theoretical and practical components of the programme to ensure high quality support during the Practice Learning Experience.
Students are expected to travel but generally travel time will be less than 60 minutes. In some fields of practice placements may take more than the average outlined above. When possible accommodation will be provided to minimise excessive travel.
There is opportunity for European placements and these placements will be advertised to the student groups as they become available.
An undergraduate degree with a classification of 2:1 or higher. Employed in a relevant health or social care environment for more than 6 months, which requires verification from a registered healthcare professional. Ability to demonstrate the capability in numeracy, literacy, and digital and technological literacy to meet the course learning outcomes.
Students living in
Domestic
£6,840 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
Students from EU
We currently are not offering places to international students as the course is commissioned.
Students from International
We currently are not offering places to international students as the course is commissioned.
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