Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychiatric Nursing
Programme Code: GA882 (Standard Applicants) GA883 (Mature Applicants) NQAI level: 8 | Places: 15 | Duration: Four years Additional Entry Requirements
Vetting Requirement
Standard Level 8 entry requirements including a laboratory science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Physics and Chemistry (joint) or Agricultural Science).
Why study Psychiatric Nursing?
Psychiatric nursing involves caring for people with mental illness, of all ages and from a wide variety of backgrounds. Care is delivered in a range of settings such as hospitals, hostels, day centres, community and the service user’s home. The primary objective of psychiatric nursing is to promote positive attitudes to mental health and to help people achieve optimal health. The programme is delivered in a varied and diverse way and students are encouraged to develop effective interpersonal skills so that they may work effectively with individuals with mental health problems.
The programme involves the study of theoretical and practice- based subjects related to psychiatric nursing. Students will be exposed to classroom teaching and taught practice placements in a variety of home, residential and community settings throughout the Mayo/Roscommon region. Opportunities may also exist for students to avail of placements outside of these areas.
Students will undertake a thirty-six week paid internship in their final year of study, during which they will gain clinical experience as well as making a significant contribution to service. Weekly protected reflective time for students is a built-in component of this experience. Graduates are entitled to entry to the professional register of psychiatric nurses maintained by An Bord Altranais.
Programme Modules Biological and Related Sciences Social Sciences
Nursing Practice Studies Personal and Professional Development Health Promotion and Research Studies Clinical Practice Placement Computer Application (Year 1)
Career Opportunities
Graduates can apply to practice as registered psychiatric nurses in the Irish health care sector. Graduates are also eligible to apply for registration as nurses throughout the EU and beyond. They may also seek promotional opportunities in Clinical Nursing, Nursing Management or Nursing Education
Other Essential Information Please refer to “Nursing, a career for you” available from
ncc@nursingboard.ie. Programmes are reviewed and/or redesigned every five years approximately. Module titles and/or modes of delivery may change accordingly.
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All places are offered on this programme subject to satisfactory Garda vetting clearance.
Follow-On Studies
Graduates who wish to pursue a career in a specialist nursing practice can apply for postgraduate programmes. Alternatively, graduates may choose to pursue postgraduate studies in nursing education or nursing management.
Próifílí na gCéimithe / Graduate Profiles
Catherine Munnelly
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychiatric Nursing
At the beginning of the course it was not easy for most of us getting a handle on concepts such as therapeutic milieu, unconditional positive regard, self-directed learning and academic writing, but we got there in the end. Over the years we
have all had our ups and downs and indeed there have been trials and tribulations along the way, which were often eased by a chat with classmates over cup of coffee in the canteen. How we will miss those chats! We have a host of good memories and funny incidents both from college and from nights out in the Irish House which we can look back on with fondness.
Thanks to all those who have helped us on our journey and in particular our families, partners and friends who have helped us in so many ways and who have put up with us through thick and thin. Thanks to our lecturers who facilitated our learning, who supported us and prepared us for this special day. Also thank you to our CPCs, preceptors and nursing staff who encouraged and guided us over the last number of years. Most importantly a sincere thank you to all the service-users with whom we have worked and who so graciously shared their life stories with us. At the beginning of our course a service-user told me that a smile has the capacity to change someone’s life and this is something that I truly believe.
Contact: Margaret Prendergast Tel: 094 903152 E-mail:
margaret.prendergast@
gmit.ie
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