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Applications open for January
Master of Science in Nursing: Mental Health Care
Duration: 24 Months
London South Bank University
This Masters MSc postgraduate programme is a Post-Registration course. It is a course that is perfect for all registered nurses (RNs) across the 4 fields of adult, mental health, children’s and learning disability nursing to deepen their knowledge of mental health to support the holistic, person-centred care of people, improve their practice or service, and enhancing their career prospects. In this programme we dedicated an entire module to Child and adolescent Mental Health and focus on areas like talking therapies and CBT. This programme is recovery focussed and person-centred by nature and will greatly enhance your skills and career in mental health.
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MSc In Mental Health Nursing Programme Details
This Masters programme is a Post-Registration course designed for Registered Nurses wishing to deepen their knowledge and skills in the area of mental health
The masters (MSc) in mental health nursing distance learning course is a postgraduate course that aims to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of common and high burden / low prevalence mental health disorders, and the ability to make evidence-based clinical decisions on assessment, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing care of patients. You will be equipped to provide holistic, compassionate, recovery-oriented care which considers the unique requirements of the individual person.
Postgraduate Certificate: 8 months
Postgraduate Diploma: 16 months
Master of Science: 26 months
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Masters Of Mental Health Nursing With London South Bank University
LSBU has an outstanding reputation in Nursing and Midwifery. The School of Health and Social Care has been praised by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the quality of its courses, regularly gaining the highest rating (purple level) available from the national regulator.
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Why London South Bank University?
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A world-class student experience
Developed by world-leading mental health specialists, this online mental health course provides an unparalleled online education experience, blending self-directed learning with tutor-led team-based learning. Students will interact and engage in:
Weekly synchronous online tutorials throughout the course
Highly interactive content and tutor-moderated discussion forums
Reflective exercises to test your thinking and learning application
The programme management team provide superb mentorship and pastoral care to ensure high engagement and pass rates.
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Who is this Mental Health Nursing Masters for?
This Masters MSc postgraduate programme is a Post-Registration course designed for Registered Nurses. It's a perfect course for Registered Nurses (RNs) seeking to deepen their understanding and skills in mental health nursing.
Programme Overview
This postgraduate Masters (MSc) in Mental Health Nursing programme blends self-directed learning and Tutor-led group learning. Throughout the programme, you'll engage in: online group tutorials, tutor-moderated discussion forums, interactive case studies, reflective exercises. The programme is broken down into the following modules:
(20 CATS, 200 learning hours)
Weekly Topics
History taking, interview skills, general assessment in mental health
Bio-psycho-social, spiritual and cultural assessment
Standardised methods and tools of assessment
strengths based assessment
multi-disciplinary assessment
risk assessment
recovery assessment
Differential Diagnosis
Formulation of individualised care plans
Role of agencies, family and other supporters in care and treatment plans
Your Dedicated Tutors
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Lauren Van de Merwe
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Sarah Walji
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Dr Katie Reed PhD
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Professor Julia Blitz
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Adjunct Professor Richard Cooke
Masters In Mental Health Course Benefits
Job security
Due to the global shortage of registered mental health nurses (RMNs), graduates of this programme can secure better packages and job security
Patient Impact
Working in Mental Health gives you the opportunity to make a difference to people’s lives at a time when they are likely to be at their most vulnerable
A world-class online learning experience
The programme is a truly transformative user experience. The content is rich, compelling, engaging and innovative. It includes interactive video, 2D & 3D animations, medical imagery and instructional competency-focused pedagogy.
Designed specifically to cater for busy health professionals
This programme can be accessed anytime, anywhere on any device.
Discounts and Flexible Payment Schedules available
There are early payment discounts and flexible payment plans available on this programme.
Career Enhancement
Designed to nurture leadership qualities and position graduates for senior nursing positions in mental health
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Your Questions Answered
The following are the most frequently asked questions about the LSBU Master of Science in Nursing – Mental Health Care programme. If your query is not answered, please reach out to us on the live chat on the site.
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