You will study a diverse range of subjects related to understanding yourself and others emotionally, psychologically, physically, spiritually and socially. You will learn how to communicate in a therapeutic way and to support and assist people to self-manage their recovery.
Modules include:
First Year
Professionalism in Nursing and Midwifery Practice • Anatomy and Physiology • Preparation for Practice Placement • Foundations of Mental Health Nursing Practice • Introduction to Population Health • Advancing Mental Health Nursing Practice
Second Year
Advances in Population Health • Physical Health Care in the Mental Health Context • Microbiology for Healthcare • Pharmacology and Medication Management • Advancing Nursing and Midwifery Through Evidence Based Practice • Promoting Mental Health and Recovery Across the Lifespan
Third Year
Ethics, Law and Health Policy for Nursing / Midwifery Practice • Clinical Mental Health Presentations and Therapeutic Interventions • Complex Mental Health Presentations and Therapeutic interventions • Consolidating Mental Health Nursing Practice • Contemporary Issues in Mental Health Nursing
Fourth Year
Leadership and Innovation within Health Systems • Consolidating Professional and Interprofessional Practice
Assessment for the course is through a combination of end of trimester exams and continuous assessment. Practice placements are assessed using the National Competence Assessment Document, in line with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland’s Standards and Requirements.
Professional Clinical Experience
Practice placements form a significant part of the course and are completed primarily in Saint John of God University Hospital or Community Healthcare East and in other Dublin and Wicklow based Health Service sites. Students may be placed on one or multiple occasions during their course to enable them to achieve the necessary clinical learning outcomes.
Breakdown of Practice Placement and Theory