Nursing (Mental Health)
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN (Hons) | On-Campus | Full-time | 3 | September | find out | find out |
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About Nursing (Mental Health), BN (Hons) - at University of Portsmouth
Overview
Achieve your potential and make a difference – become a qualified nurse with our BN (Hons) Nursing (Adult) degree.
Learn how the human body works and support patients with acute or lifelong illnesses. Discover how to assess their needs and plan appropriate care from registered nurses, who will support you in becoming caring and compassionate adult nurses.
By training in our extensive simulation suite, you'll develop the knowledge and skills to care for adults and be a confident nursing student, before spending time on placement in real life healthcare settings.
Our degree in Adult Nursing is developed and delivered with NHS partners allowing you to get the most extensive, practical experience possible.
Why study nursing at Portsmouth?
Our nursing degree will give you the skills and confidence to begin a career making a real difference to people's lives.
You'll care for patients at various stages of their lives, from acutely unwell to those with long-term conditions.
You’ll also benefit from:1. NMC approval and expert teaching
- Study on a nursing course approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and endorsed by Skills for Care – allowing you to register to practice as an adult nurse in the UK
- Practise your technical skills on medical manikins and work on communication with simulated patients in our Centre for Simulation in Health and Care – preparing you to confidently work in healthcare
- Learn from experienced nurses in the field – keeping your skills current as you build industry connections
2. Great career opportunities
- Take part in a variety of clinical placements, including hospitals, clinics and patient homes, helping you gain a wide range of experiences throughout your training and broadening your skillset
- Join the 98% of Portsmouth nursing graduates in work or further study (HESA graduate outcomes survey conducted in 2020/21)
- Access continued career support after you graduate for up to 5 years, with the potential to work with local NHS partners
3. Extra funding
Receive additional funding through the NHS Learning Support Fund – at least £5,000 a year.
UK students on this course may be eligible for additional funding through the NHS Learning Support Fund bursary of at least £5,000 a year.
Careers and opportunities
Nursing is a vital role with healthcare services – nurses and midwives make up nearly half of the global health workforce.
There is high demand for nurses all over the world. Even before the pandemic, the World Health Organisation (WHO) reported that nurses and midwives accounted for more than 50% of the global shortage in health workers. In England alone, there's a need for more than 50,000 new nurses by 2024/5, according to the Health Foundation.
Part 1 registration
When you finish your Adult Nursing course, you'll be eligible to apply for registration on part 1 (Adult) of the professional Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) register, which allows you to work as a Registered Nurse in the UK.
You'll also be ready to work as a nurse overseas, within a wide range of nursing roles in primary and secondary care (once you've registered with any applicable overseas nursing bodies).
What can you do with an adult nursing degree?
Studying an adult nursing course can lead to a variety of careers.
You could work in:
- nursing roles in primary or secondary care in the UK and overseas
- charity and aid work
- advanced practice nurse specialisms
- nursing education and mentoring
- healthcare management in ward sister or lead nurse roles
What jobs can an adult nursing course prepare you for?
Job roles you could go on to include:
- community nurse
- critical care nurse
- palliative care nurse specialist
- practice nursing
- care home manager
- research nurse
Potential salary
As an NHS nurse in 2021, you could expect a starting salary of £25,655 moving up to £31,534 (Band 5).
With more experience as a senior nurse, you could earn from £32,306 to £39,027 (Band 6) and with a role in management or consultancy, you could make up to £90,387 (Band 8d) as a chief nurse.
Ongoing careers support
Get experience while you study, with support to find part-time jobs, volunteering opportunities, and work experience.
Towards the end of your degree and for up to five years after graduation, you’ll receive one-to-one support from our Careers and Employability Service to help you find your perfect role.
Entry requirements for this course
Contact University of Portsmouth to find course entry requirements.
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