Nursing (Mental Health) with NMC Registration University of Derby

Overview

This   Nursing (Mental Health) with NMC Registration course offered at the University of Derby is built around the ethos that everyone has a right to evidence-based care, whatever their background and circumstances. It equips you to excel as a confident, versatile and capable mental health nurse. 

Key Facts

• Our nursing programmes are approved against the NMC’s new Future nurse: Standards of Proficiency for registered nurses

• Upon successful completion of the programme, you will be eligible to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council in your chosen field of practice.

• Gain essential practical experience on a range of placements in different healthcare and community settings.

• Benefit from some of the best university facilities of their kind, including our clinical skills suite and our state-of-the-art immersive suite.

• Learn from a highly experienced, enthusiastic and research-active team who provide full support to help you achieve your ambitions.

• You could be eligible for the NHS Learning Support Fund which, if you are eligible, could provide a grant for training, childcare costs and travelling to placements.

• This course prepares you for registration as a Mental Health nurse, enabling you to work with a range of client groups with acute, diverse and long-term conditions.

Careers

• On completion of the programme, students are eligible to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) in their field of practice. Students have five years to register their award with the Nursing and Midwifery Council following completion of the programme. A variety of careers and career pathways are open to Registered Nurses and may choose to work in hospitals, community services, primary care services, mental health services, children’s services, learning disability services, general practice, and private, voluntary, and independent services across the NHS or other health and care organisations.Graduates of the programme may wish to return to academic study, further developing their skills and knowledge to undertake a range of specialist or advanced roles.  There is a wide offer of post-registration provision within the College of Health, Psychology, and Social Care, and many students chose to return to the University of Derby for postgraduate study and for continuing professional development.