Nursing - Mental Health Nursing - Tertiary Education Programme
The aim of mental health nursing is to promote mental health and wellness, to plan with, support and provide nursing care to people who suffer from mental illness and mental distress, and to support families and communities in dealing with mental health challenges.
| Award Name | Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Munster Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 NFQ |
| Award Name | Degree - Ordinary Bachelor (Level 7 NFQ) |
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Munster Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 7 NFQ |
| Award Name | Level 6 Higher Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Munster Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) | Major | Munster Technological University | Level 8 NFQ |
| Degree - Ordinary Bachelor (Level 7 NFQ) | Major | Munster Technological University | Level 7 NFQ |
| Level 6 Higher Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | Munster Technological University | Level 6 NFQ |
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
Year 1
Education and Training Board – Kerry College – Denny Street Campus, Tralee.
Years 2-5
Department of Nursing and Healthcare Sciences, Munster Technological University, Kerry Campus, Sólás Nursing Building, Tralee, Co. Kerry.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate with five subjects at grade O6; LCVP including maths or a distinction in Leaving Certificate Applied
or
QQI Level 4 award with a minimum of a merit grade
or
Mature applicants – (aged 23 on or before 1st January of the course commencement year). These applicants do not have to meet the minimum entry requirements listed here and are considered on an individual basis (previous education, work experience, and demonstration of competence to undertake the programme)
or
An applicant who is a minimum of 17 years of age with at least 2 years post Junior Certificate relevant experience.
All applicants must demonstrate that they would qualify for the special rate of maintenance grant under the Student Grant Scheme (SUSI) and/or are in receipt of a Department of Social Protection (DSP) long-term means-tested social welfare payment and/or be from one or more of the priority groups or from any priority group identified as part of the next National Access Plan (2022-2028).
CERFL proficiency at B2 for access to Level 5 courses for those whose first language is not English.
Learner pre-requisites
Self-declared medical statement signed by their GP
Personal Statement
Interview
Garda Vetting
This course requires students to be Garda vetted. All students are subject to MTU’s Fitness to Practise Policy. Prospective students should also be aware that some aspects of this course are physically demanding and should satisfy themselves that they are physically fit enough to undertake it. All applicants will undergo a processing stage during which further information will be gathered in relation to their application.
Learner’s Desirable competencies and experience
Learners interested in undertaking this course should want to be part of an active and changing dynamic environment. They should, enjoy working with others and value caring for people. In addition, learners should have a special interest in mental health and recovery, be excellent communicators with problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Careers / Further progression
Onward Pathways
MSc Nursing
MSc Professional Nursing
MSc Advanced Practice Nursing
Further information
10 per location
Applications will be accepted from February 1st to late September. Apply via the 'Application Weblink'.
The aim of mental health nursing is to promote mental health and wellness, to plan with, support and provide nursing care to people who suffer from mental illness and mental distress, and to support families and communities in dealing with mental health challenges. This care can be provided in acute care facilities such as hospitals, in people’s own homes and community care settings. Supporting on-going mental health recovery is an important part of being a mental health nurse.
Our graduates work with individuals, families and communities to prevent mental health problems and promote recovery so that as many people as possible can live full lives in community settings. At the heart of the mental health nurse’s role is the ability to establish therapeutic relationships with individuals and their families.
Incorporating the Level 5 Nursing Studies with the BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing gives students the opportunity to start their preparation for the Mental Health Nursing degree programme in the FE sector, leading to seamless progression into the third level college. Students will spend the first year of this programme in Denny Street Campus, Tralee, and upon successful completion will undertake their four-year Nursing programme at MTU Kerry
Embedded Awards
This tertiary degree is a comprehensive 5 year programme. The programme is designed to support academic success despite challenges that may arise. If a student has to leave the programme before completing the final year, tertiary degrees include embedded awards. Embedded awards formally recognise learning achieved during time in the programme. For this degree, they are:
After successfully completing Year 1
NFQ level 5 Certificate in Nursing Studies (5M4349) from QQI
After successfully completing Year 3
NFQ level 6 (TL_NHSMN_C) Higher Certificate in Science in Health Studies (Mental Health), 120 credits, from MTU
After successfully completing Year 4
NFQ level 7 (TL_NHSMN_D) Bachelor of Science in Health Studies (Mental Health), 180 credits, from MTU
The final NFQ level 8 Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Mental Health Nursing is awarded by MTU.
Special features
To progress to the four-year undergraduate degree in Mental Health Nursing, successful learners must achieve the full QQI Level 5 Award, with a minimum of five distinctions. At least one of these distinctions must be drawn from the following three modules with a high merit in the other two (72% or above): Anatomy and Physiology, Nursing Theory and Practice or Human Growth and Development.
Modules subject to change in accordance with an MNBI new standards and requirements and MTU faculty quality review process.
Year 1 – Level 5 Award – FE
Care Skills 5N2770
Communications 5N0690
Human Growth & Development 5N1279
Anatomy & Physiology 5N0749
Nursing Theory & Practice 5N4325
Work Experience 5N1356
Infection Prevention & Control 5N3734
Care of the Older Person 5N2706
Year 2 – MTU
Module Code Module Title
EDUC 61000 Learning at Third Level
COMM 61032 Professionalism in Nursing Practice
HLTH 61012 Health and Wellbeing
HSFT 61002 Skills For Safe Practice
NURS 61014 Developing Competency in Mental Health Nursing Practice 1
NURS 61011 Principles of Mental Health Nursing Care 1
NURS 61009 Caring in Context
SOCL 61014 The Sociology and Psychology of Health and Illness
NURS 61015 Developing Competency in Mental Health Nursing Practice 2
Year 3 – MTU
Module Code Module Title
INFO 71003 Introduction to Health Informatics
NURS 71011 Developing Competency in Mental Health Nursing Practice 3
NURS 71005 Principles of Mental Health Nursing Care 2
NURS 71013 Fundamentals of Nursing Knowledge and Research
NURS 71004 Compassion and Integrity in Caring
COMM71015 Therapeutic Relationships and Interventions
NURS 71012 Developing Competency in Mental Health Nursing Practice 4
NURS 71007 Principles of Mental Health Nursing Care 3
HLTH 71007 Health Promotion
EDUC 71016 Inter-Professional Education and Collaborative Practice
Year 4 – MTU
Module Code Module Title
NURS 81010 Developing Competency in Mental Health Nursing Practice 5
NURS81025 Principles of Mental Health Nursing Care
LAWS 81008 Law and Ethics for Practice
PSYC 81012 Psychotherapeutic Approaches and Recovery
HLTH 81012 Enabling Positive Ageing
PHRM 81005 Principles for Nursing Care 5: Applied Pharmacology for Mental Health Nursing
RSRH 81013 Nursing Research Methodology
Year 5 – MTU
Module Code Module Title
HSFT 81001 Safety Quality Accountability
MGMT 81023 Leadership and Management
MGMT 81024 Principles of Nursing Care 6: Clinical Decision Making
RSRH 81011 Research for Evidence Based Nursing
NURS 81013 Developing Competency in Mental Health Nursing Practice 6
RSRH 81012 Applied Nursing Research
For more information, please contact the Tertiary Managers at feather@corketb.ie
Kathy Bradley
FET-HE Programme Development Coordinator
nto@corketb.ie
Gobnait Burke
FET-HE Programme Development Co-Ordinator
nto@corketb.ie