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2 Years On Campus Postgraduate Program
University College Cork UCCThis Specialist Mental Health Nursing Practice Diploma/Masters programme is offered by the School of Nursing and Midwifery at University College Cork.We invite and challenge Mental Health nurses to think critically and creatively about how they, and their organisations work with people who are experiencing mental health difficulties. This programme places a strong emphasis on how Mental Health nurses can most effectively translate knowledge and skills into practiceThe Specialist Mental Health Nursing Practice programme is organised within the parameters of the five roles of the clinical nurse specialist and is underpinned by the principles and values of recovery. The modules in this course focus on developing proficiency in research, ethics, the application of advanced assessment skills, a range of psycho-social interventions, and the principles of leadership, management and practice development.
Hold active registration on a division of the professional register maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland or be eligible for such registration as required for individual pathways. Must be Registered Psychiatric Nurses; Have clinical practice experience (and support structures, if applicable) as required for individual pathways, must have a minimum of six months of post-registration experience (excluding courses) and at least six months experience in the speciality pathway applied for, written evidence of support from their Director of Nursing/equivalent authorised Nurse Manager. IELTS score of 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in each.
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