Nursing - Community Mental Health Nursing - Sligo St. Angela's
Through this programme, students are able to build upon their previous nursing expertise with education in the area of Mental Health Nursing. They can respond proactively to changes in their practice and work environment and become key drivers in the development of their professional practice. The Professional Practice module aims to expose the student to contemporary mental health care in the community.
| Award Name | Postgraduate Diploma (Level 9 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Atlantic Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 9 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postgraduate Diploma (Level 9 NFQ) | Major | Atlantic Technological University | Level 9 NFQ |
Duration
1 year part-time, blended.
Study Hours
Each of the six 10 credit modules have a 20 hour per week workload and this includes class time, online directed work, self-directed work and assessment preparation.
On-Campus Attendance
Attendance is required at St. Angela’s Campus for 6 days during Semester 1 and 9 days during Semester 2.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must be currently practicing as a psychiatric nurse and be a Registered Psychiatric Nurse on the Psychiatric Division of the active register maintained by NMBI with at least 18 months post-registration experience. Applicants should hold a primary degree in nursing. If applicants do not have a primary degree in nursing, they will be invited to complete an access course. For full details on the Entry Requirements for this programme please see the course webpage.
Further information
Total Fees €9000
Who should apply?
This programme is suitable for registered Psychiatric Nurses on the Psychiatric Division of the active register maintained by NMBI who are currently practicing as a psychiatric nurse and have at least 18 months postregistration experience in psychiatric nursing (exclusive of post-registration courses).
Modules
Making Recovery a Reality: A Co-produced Module
Therapeutic Communication
Advanced Research Skills
Primary and Community Mental Health Care
Professional Practice (Clinical)
Elective: Introduction to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Elective: Assessing and Managing Clients Presenting
Following Self-harm
Elective: Early Intervention for People Who Experience First Episode Psychosis
Elective: Eating Disorders in Adults and Adolescents
Examination & Assessment
The programme is assessed by a variety of continuous assessment, practical examinations and written examinations.
Course Coordinator: Dr Patsy Mc Sharry: pmcsharry@stangelas.ie Student Advisor: Karolina Oracz: koracz@stangelas.ie