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Embark on a rewarding career that transforms lives. This accredited program prepares you to become a registered mental health nurse, assisting patients with acute, diverse, and chronic conditions. Applications are open for March and September intakes. Currently, one in four UK residents experiences mental health challenges. If you're empathetic, possess excellent communication abilities, and have a genuine desire to help others, this degree is your ideal path. Acquire hands-on experience through varied placements across healthcare and community environments. Enjoy access to top-tier university facilities, featuring our advanced clinical skills lab and cutting-edge immersive learning space. Be taught by a dedicated, knowledgeable faculty actively involved in research, who offer comprehensive support to help you reach your goals. In 2018, two of our Mental Health students earned the prestigious Outstanding Contribution to Student Affairs award at the Student Nursing Times Awards for founding the Nursing Society and demonstrating exceptional community involvement.
The program's outstanding reputation means you'll receive a provisional job offer upon enrollment. We're so assured of the excellence in our Mental Health Nursing degree at the University of Derby that Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust extends conditional employment offers to all enrolled students.
After successfully completing this degree, you'll qualify to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and begin practicing as a certified mental health nurse, provided you meet NMC standards.
Given the nationwide nursing shortage, you'll find abundant career prospects. Numerous students secure employment before graduation, with many receiving job offers early in their final year of training.