Mental Health Nursing

Technological University of the Shannon, Athlone

Partner Provider: Longford and Westmeath Education and Training Board

Location: Longford College of Further Education, Connolly Campus, Battery Road, Longford

This programme is five years in duration. Year one will be delivered under Longford and Westmeath Education and Training Board (LWETB) in the location of Longford College of Further Education (LCFE), Connally Campus. Students who successfully complete this year will be awarded an NFQ Level 5 QQI Major Award in Nursing Studies (5M4349).

Students will then progress to TUS Athlone where they will start in year one of a four-year degree programme leading to a BSc (Hons) in Mental Health Nursing.

The aim of the programme is to provide students with an opportunity to learn the essential knowledge, skills and competencies associated with mental health nursing. Students will develop fundamental nursing skills to enable them to provide care in a variety of healthcare environments.

Students who successfully complete this five-year programme will be eligible to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).

Applicants interested in pursuing a career in Mental Health Nursing may apply through FETCH Courses, the CAO system, or the National Tertiary Programme website. Following the application review process — which includes submission of a written statement outlining the applicant’s interest in Mental Health Nursing — shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview.

Places: 5

• Anatomy and Physiology 5N0749
• Care Skills 5N2770
• Social Studies 5N1370
• Human Growth and Development 5N1279
• Safety and Health at Work 5N1794
• Nursing Theory and Practice 5N4325
• Communications 5N0690
• Work Experience 5N1356
• Patient Moving and Handling
• Care Support 5N0758 (Optional module)

During the academic year, the Tertiary Degree students will have the opportunity to spend two weeks on campus at Technological University of the Shannon, Athlone to familiarise themselves with the university environment and facilities.

Prospective students wishing to be accepted onto this programme must meet the following minimum entry requirements:

Education: Students must have previously achieved at least an NFQ Level 4 Major Award, or equivalent.

English Language Requirement: All applicants whose first language is not English and who have not been educated through the medium of English must demonstrate CEFR proficiency at B2 for access. An Irish Leaving Certificate/Leaving Certificate Applied/QQI qualification achieved through English meets this requirement.

Mature Students: Those that do not meet the minimum entry requirements and who are aged 23 years or over (on the 1 January of the calendar year they commence the programme) may be assessed on their merits, taking into account their life experience, work or community experience, and prior learning.

Non-EU/EEA Applicants: Additional requirements may apply to non-EU/EEA applicants, and they may be subject to full international fees. Further information relating to this is available from TUS Admissions Office.