Programme Specification
Programme Details
1. Title of Programme i. Nyrsio Iechyd Meddwl/Mental Health Nursing
2. Name and level of award i. Baglor mewn Nyrsio (Anrh) Nyrsio Iechyd
Meddwl/Bachelor of Nursing (Hons) Mental Health Nursing
3. List of Intermediate or
exit-point qualifications
1. Tystystgrif Addysg Uwchradd mewn Ymarfer Gofal
Iechyd/HE Certificate in Healthcare Practice (120 Credits
L4)
2. Diploma Addysg Uwchradd mewn Ymarfer Gofal
Iechyd/HE Diploma in Healthcare Practice (240 Credits L5)
4. Full-time or part-time
basis Full Time
5. Duration of the course
(years)
No less than 3 Years/4600 hrs in accordance with NMC Standards
for pre-registration nursing education
Programme Specification
1. Awarding Institution Bangor University
2. Teaching Institution
Proposals involving a partner must initially be considered by the
Partnership Scrutiny Group
3. External
accreditation body (where appropriate)
Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC)
4. Final Award i. Bachelor of Nursing (Hons) Mental Health Nursing
5. UCAS Code (where
known) Mental Health Nursing – B760
6. Name of appropriate
QAA Benchmarking
Group
Health Care Programmes/Nursing
7. Date when
Programme
Specification was
produced or updated
24th September 2012
8. Main educational
aims of the
programme
1. To prepare mental health nurses with the
necessary knowledge, skills and behaviours required to
meet required statutory and Health Board standards,
ensuring they are equipped to meet present and future
challenges, improve health and wellbeing, prevent illness
and drive up standards and quality whilst working in a
range of roles including practitioner, educator, leader and
researcher.
2. To enable students on qualification to work as
autonomous practitioners, providing essential care,
within ethical and legal frameworks, to a very high
standard and providing complex care using the best
available evidence and technology where appropriate,
thus enabling them to give and support high quality care
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to a range of patients/clients and service users across the
lifespan and within a range of care settings and rapidly
changing environments, taking into account how
behaviour, culture, socioeconomic and other factors, in
the care environment and its location, can affect health,
illness, health outcomes and public health priorities 3. To prepare mental health nurses who are able to
act with professionalism and integrity at all times, safeguard the public, and be responsible and accountable for safe, person centred, evidence-based nursing practice delivered in a compassionate, respectful manner, whilst maintaining dignity, human rights, wellbeing and effective communication and interpersonal skills.
4. To ensure students have the required knowledge and skills to work in partnership with other health and social care professionals and agencies, service users, carers and families ensuring that decisions about care are shared.
5. To develop graduates who are able to think analytically, use problem solving approaches and evidence in decision-making, keep up with technical advances and meet future expectations.
6. To equip students with leadership and
management skills, which they can further develop on
qualification, to enable them to develop practice,
promote and sustain change, delegate, supervise and
manage self and others, whilst contributing to the
planning, designing, delivering and improvement of
future services.
9. Intended programme
outcomes for each of
the categories:
- knowledge and
understanding
- subject-specific skills
- cognitive (thinking)
skills
- key skills
The outcomes must be numbered sequentially.
Knowledge and understanding
1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of
ethical and legal frameworks required to safeguard the
public and to practise autonomously whilst being
responsible and accountable for safe, compassionate,
person-centred, evidence-based nursing that respects and
maintains dignity and promotes health and wellbeing. 2. Promote the rights, choices and wishes of all
patients/clients paying particular attention to equality, diversity, disability and the needs of an ageing population.
3. Demonstrate the required knowledge, skills, competence and attitude to assess and meet the full range of essential physical and mental health needs of patients/clients of all ages and where necessary be able to provide safe and effective immediate care to all patients/clients prior to accessing or referring to specialist services irrespective of their field of practice.
4. Understand how behaviour, culture, socioeconomic and other factors, in the care environment and its location, can affect health, illness,
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health outcomes and public health priorities and take this into account in planning and delivering care.
Subject-specific skills
5. Demonstrate the ability to carry out accurate
assessment of people of all ages using appropriate
diagnostic and decision-making skills whilst providing
effective planning, implementation and evaluation of
care for service users and others in all settings. 6. Demonstrate in-depth understanding and
competence in the provision of both safe essential and complex care of patients/clients within their field of practice and in any care setting including hospital, community and at home, in order to meet the full range of health and dependency needs.
7. Demonstrate professional accountability and the use of clinical governance processes to maintain and improve nursing practice and standards of healthcare and respond autonomously and confidently to planned and uncertain situations.
8. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of bio
psycho social theory and evidence-based interventions to
provide person centred support and care across the life
span so as to promote improvements in physical and
mental health and wellbeing of patients, clients and
service users. Cognitive (thinking) skills
9. Develop skills in decision-making, problem
solving and critical analysis. 10. Develop skills of reflection on everyday
professional practice and development of self awareness skills. Key skills
11. Develop IT, study and presentational skills.
12. Demonstrate ability to work as a member of a
team and in partnership with other health and social care
professionals and agencies, service users, their carers and
families in all settings, including the community,
ensuring that decisions about care are shared. 13. Demonstrate safe, effective, compassionate and
respectful communication and interpersonal skills utilising a wide range of strategies and intervention including the effective use of communication technologies.
14. Develop research skills to facilitate enquiry and promote evidence based practice.
15. Develop teaching skills required to effectively teach patients/clients, carers, healthcare professionals and significant others.
16. Develop skills in management and leadership to
enable practitioner to manage self and others effectively
whilst creating and maximising opportunities to improve
services and self develop.
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Please create tables to map the programme learning outcomes to the teaching &
learning strategies and methods and to assessment methods, using the templates below.
Teaching & Learning
Strategies and
Methods Programme Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Lectures
Seminars
Tutorials
Group work
Skills Lab/Experiential
EBL/PBL
Computer exercise
Self study
Work placements
Assessment Methods Programme Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Unseen examination
Essay
Reflective Accounts
Poster
Presentation
On-line examination
Dissertation
MCQ/Safe Medicate
Portfolio of Clinical/Practice
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10. List of modules for
each year of the
Scheme
indicating level (4-7) and
credit rating, those that are
Core or Compulsory and any
that are new.
Please also identify any co- or
pre-requisites.
All Common Thread
Modules along with the
Mental Health field
modules are required in
order to complete the
pathway.
Welsh & Bilingual practice within modules
Please note that for each module, there are 2 module codes to identify whether the module is
bilingual (B suffix) or an English language module (no suffix); this is to enable students to
register on either a bilingual or English module (with module outcomes and content being
identical), and to enable the School to maintain accurate data of student choice and provision.
In line with the model of bilingual teaching set out in the Bangor University Language
Scheme (2008),
Core or large group lecturers are generally delivered in English, although some are
delivered in Welsh with translation being available
Seminar and tutorial support are available in Welsh
Learning resources are available in Welsh
Mentoring on clinical placements is available in Welsh
Assessment is available through the medium of Welsh
Students can also obtain support and guidance from the University’s centre for Welsh
language services (Canolfan Bedwyr), who offer support and development for both students
and staff of the University.
Professional & Academic Support
All students are allocated a personal tutor relevant to their field of practice; their personal
tutor will provide academic and pastoral guidance for the period on the programme and will
monitor progress in accordance with the University and NMC requirements and standards.
Personal tutors are supported by a Senior Tutor scheme within the University, and access to
further support, either for specific learning and/or disability needs or for personal issues may
be facilitated via the tutorial scheme.
Professional requirements and notional hours of learning
Please also note, that in line with the requirements for the Standards for Preregistration
Nursing Education (NMC, 2010), that nursing undergraduate programmes must amount to no
less than 4600 hours; this results in the modular hours exceeding what would normally be
expected of an undergraduate programme and needs to be taken into account as a professional
requirement for this programme. The following are ‘core’ common thread and field modules
offered both as bilingual or English language options.
Common Thread Modules (Note – these have already been approved by BU/NMC):
NCM 1201 Health Care 1 (NRS)/Gofal Iechyd 1(Nyrsio) 40 Credits L4
Or NCM 1202 Health Care 1 (NRS) (B)/Gofal Iechyd 1 (Nyrsio) (D) 40 Credits
L4
NCM 1203 Human Sciences 1 (NRS)/Gwyddorau Dynol 1 (Nyrsio) 40 Credits L4
Or NCM 1204 Human Sciences 1 (NRS) (B)/ Gwyddorau Dynol 1 (Nyrsion) (D) 40 Credits
L4
NCM 2201 Health Care 2 (NRS)/Gofal Iechyd 2 (Nyrsio) - 20 Credits L5
Or NCM 2202 Health Care 2 (NRS) (B)/Gofal Iechyd 2 (Nyrsio) (D) 20 Credits
L5
NCM 2203 Human Sciences 2 (NRS)/Gwyddorau Dynol 2 (Nyrsio) 20 Credits L5
Or NCM 2204 Human Sciences 2 (NRS) (B)/Gwyddorau Dynol 2 (Nyrsio) (D) - 20 Credits
L5
NCM 3201 Preparation for Practice (NRS) (B)/Paratoi ar Gyfer Ymarfer (Nyrsio) 20 Credits L6
Or NCM 3202 Preparation for Practice (NRS) (B)/ paratoi ar Gyfer Ymarfer (Nyrsio) (D) 20 Credits
L6
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List of modules for
each year of the
Scheme
(Continued)indicating
level (4-7) and credit
rating, those that are
Core or Compulsory
and any that are new.
Please also identify
any co- or pre-
requisites.
Mental Health Nursing Field: All modules are core modules
NMH 1201 Introduction to MH (NRS)/ Cyflwyniad i Nyrsio IM 40 Credits L4
Or NMH 1202 Introduction to MH (B)/Cyflwyniad i Nyrsio IM (D) 40 Credits L4
NMH 2201 Developing MH nursing prac (NRS)/ Datblygu Ymarfer Nyrsio 40 Credits L5
Or NMH 2202 Developing MH nursing prac (B)/Datblygu Ymarfer Nyrsion (D) 40 Credits L5
NMH 2203 MH & Wellbeing/IM a lles: cyd-destunau ar gyfer ymarfer effeithiol 40 Credits L5
Or NMH 2204
MH & Wellbeing (B)/ IM a lles: cyd-destunau ar gyfer ymarfer effeithiol (D) 40 Credits L5
NMH 3201 Critical Practice in MH Nursing/ Ymarfer critigol mewn nyrsio IM 30 Credits L6
Or NMH 3202 Critical Practice in MH Nursing (B)/ Ymarfer critigol mewn nyrsio IM (D) 30 Credits L6
NMH 3203 Becoming an Effective Practitioner/ Datblygu yn Ymarferydd Effeithiol 30 Credits L6
Or NMH 3204 Becoming an Effective Practitioner (B) Datblygu yn Ymarferydd Effeithiol (D) 30Credits L6
NMH 3205 Evaluating Practice/Gwerthuso Ymarfer 40 Credits L6
Or NMH 3206 Evaluating Practice (B)/ Gwerthuso Ymarfer (D) 40 Credits L6
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Complete a curriculum map below
In each year of the programme, for all fields of practice there are common modules and field specific modules; the programme learning outcomes have been mapped against each module of each year and field of practice and appear in the next section. The module codes can be cross referenced against the full module title that appears earlier in this section, and also against each of the detailed module submission form (TL1).
Module Code Programme Learning Outcomes
Year 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Common Modules
NCM1201/1202
NCM1203/1204
Mental Health Nursing Modules
NMH1201/1202
Year 2
Common Modules
NCM2201/2202
NCM2203/2204
Mental Health Nursing Modules
NMH2201/2202
NMH2203/2204
Year 3
Common Modules
NCM3201/3202
Mental Health Nursing Modules
NMH3201/3202
NMH3203/3204
NMH3205/3206
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Mapping of Programme Learning Outcomes to QAA Benchmarking Statements
Programme Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
A1
A2
A3
A4
B1
B2
B3
B4
C1
C2
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
Modules:
Human
Sciences
I
Healthcare
I
Intro to
MH
Nursing
Human
Sciences II
Healthcare
II
Developing
MH Nursing
practice
Mental
health and
Wellbeing
Prep for
Practice
Evaluating
MH
Practice
Becoming an
Effective
Practitioner
Critical Practice in
MH Nursing
Competencies
1 - Prof
Values
1
1.1
2
2.1
3
3.1
4
4.1
5
6
7
8
8.1
9
2 - Comm &
Int Pers Skill
1
1.1
1.2
2
3
4
4.1
10
5
5.1
6
6.1
7
8
3 - Nurs Prac
& Dec Mak
1
1.1
2
3
3.1.
4
4.1
5
5.1
6
6.1
7
7.1
7.2
8
8.1
9
9.1
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The following section contains the mapping diagrams showing how the modules for each field of study addresses the NMC’s competency standard statements for that particular field of practice. Mental Health Nursing
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4 -
Leadership &
Manage
1
2
3
4
4.1
5
5.1
6
6.1
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Exit
Awards
Please list core/compulsory/optional modules for each exit award
Award
(e.g. Cert HE
or PGCert)
- note (B)
indicates
bilingual
module with
option for
student to
take either
English or
Bilingual
module of
each title.
HE Certificate in Healthcare Practice – exit award will be generic and not field specific.
Common Thread Modules
NCM 1201 Health Care 1 (NRS)/Gofal Iechyd 1 (Nyrsio)
NCM 1202 Health Care 1 (NRS) (B)/Gofal Iechyd 1 (Nyrsio) (D)
NCM 1203 Human Sciences 1 (NRS)/ Gwyddorau Dynol 1 (Nyrsio)
NCM 1204 Human Sciences 1 (NRS) (B)/Gwyddorau Dynol 1 (Nyrsio) (D))
Mental Health Nursing Field Modules
NMH 1201 Intro to MH Nurs (NRS)/Cyflwyniad i Nyrsio IM
NMH 1202 Intro to MH Nurs (B)/ Cyflwyniad i Nyrsio IM (D)
Award
(e.g. Dip HE
or PGDip)
- note (B)
indicates
bilingual
module with
option for
student to
take either
English or
Bilingual
module of
each title.
HE Diploma in Healthcare Practice – exit award will be generic and not field specific.
Common Thread Modules
NCM 2201 Health Care 2 (NRS)/Gofal Iechyd 2 (Nyrsio)
NCM 2202 Health Care 2 (NRS) (B)/Gofal Iechyd 2 (Nyrsio)
NCM 2203 Human Sciences 2 (NRS)/Gwyddorau Dynol 2 (Nyrsio)
NCM 2204 Human Sciences 2 (NRS) (B)/Gwyddorau Dynol 2 (Nyrsio) (D)
Mental Health Nursing Field
NMH 2201 Dev MH Nurs Prac (NRS)/ Datblygu Ymarfer Nyrsio
NMH 2202 Dev MH Nurs Prac (NRS) (B)/ Datblygu Ymarfer Nyrsio (D)
NMH 2203 MH & Wellbeing (NRS)/ IM a lles: cyd-destunau ar gyfer ymarfer effeithiol
NMH 2204 MH & Wellbeing (B)/ IM a lles: cyd-destunau ar gyfer ymarfer effeithiol (D)
11. Criteria for
Admission In accordance with NMC Standards and institutional requirements, all applicants must apply via the UCAS;
applicants with a minimum of 300 UCAS points or equivalent will be considered, as will applicants who have
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successfully completed an Access to HE or alternative equivalent qualifications.
The NMC’s requirements for literacy, numeracy and good health and good character’ will be applied and the School
has adopted the All Wales ‘Statement of Good Character’ reference. Good Character is further assessed by way
of an Enhanced CRB report. Good Health is assessed by the local Health Board’s Health at Work Unit.
Students with disabilities, on application, are supported by the University’s Disabilities Officer and the School’s
Disabilities Advisor, and relevant risk assessments undertaken and adaptations where required, explored.
Where there may be issues relating to Good Character, Good Health, or Disability that require further exploration or
investigation, the School and the local Health Board’s Fitness for Practice Committee would be consulted.
In addition to academic entry requirements, good health and good character, all applicants are interviewed by the
School; selection events and processes will normally involve nurse teachers, Health Board clinical staff,
students and service users; participants in the selection processes undergo training and support in diversity and
equality as part of their professional development.
All applicants will require evidence of availability of funding, and a set number of places on the programme are
funded directly by the NLIAH; there are criteria for the funding and information is available on the NLIAH
website. Where students are fully funded by NLIAH, there will be no course fees and there is currently a
bursary; partner EU state residents who meet the criteria for entry may have course fees paid for. It is possible
for UK, EU or International applicants to apply, as long as all other School and University entry criteria are met.
12. Student
employability
& career
opportunities.
Students successfully completing the BN programme are eligible to register their professional status with the NMC
and seek employment as a registered nurse. The employability rates are very high in comparison to other
graduates, given the professional competence and qualification in association with a degree. Many seek
employment locally with the local Health Board as registered nurses within the more formal NHS, or with
independent sector employers and charitable organisations who are responsible for the care and management of
individuals. Career opportunities once employed as a graduate and registered nurse are excellent an can lead to
opportunities in clinical practice/specialism, research or education; career pathways are often mirrored with
opportunities to undertake further study at Master’s and Doctoral Study level.
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