Programme Details
This Post-Registration programme is designed to appeal to a RNM wishing to become an advanced practitioner and for other nurses working in Adult / Child / Community roles that would like to gain in-depth exposure to Mental Health Care and fulfil the academic requirement for CNS or ANP status.
The masters in mental health nursing is a conversion course that aims to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of common and high burden / low prevalence mental health disorders, and the ability to make evidence-based clinical decisions on assessment, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing care of patients. You will be equipped to provide holistic, compassionate, recovery-oriented care which considers the unique requirements of the individual person.
London South Bank University
LSBU has an outstanding reputation in Nursing and Midwifery. The School of Health and Social Care has been praised by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the quality of its courses, regularly gaining the highest rating (purple level) available from the national regulator.
Why London South Bank University?
A world-class student experience
Developed by world-leading mental health specialists, this online mental health course provides an unparalleled online education experience, blending self-directed learning with tutor-led team-based learning. Students will interact and engage in:
Weekly synchronous online tutorials throughout the course
Highly interactive content and tutor-moderated discussion forums
Reflective exercises to test your thinking and learning application
The programme management team provide superb mentorship and pastoral care to ensure high engagement and pass rates.
Who is this programme for?
This programme is a Post-Registration masters designed for Registered Nurses wishing to specialise in the area of mental health and become a CNS or ANP. This is the perfect mental health nursing conversion course. We’ve known many RGNs who, in becoming a mental health nurse, feel a sense of renewed passion for their career. For many, it’s an opportunity to treat mental health issues that often co-exist with other health conditions.
Programme Overview
This programme blends self-directed learning and Tutor-led group learning. Throughout the programme, you'll engage in: online group tutorials, tutor-moderated discussion forums, interactive case studies, reflective exercises. The programme is broken down into the following modules:
(20 CATS, 200 learning hours)
Weekly Topics
History taking, interview skills, general assessment in mental health
Bio-psycho-social, spiritual and cultural assessment
Standardised methods and tools of assessment
strengths based assessment
multi-disciplinary assessment
risk assessment
recovery assessment
Differential Diagnosis
Formulation of individualised care plans
Role of agencies, family and other supporters in care and treatment plans
(20 CATS, 200 learning hours)
Weekly Topics
Global prevalence of mental health issues among the general population
Interface of physical and mental health
Mood disorders
Anxiety disorders
Substance misuse
Personality disorders
(20 CATS, 200 learning hours)
Weekly Topics
Non-pharmacological management of mental health issues
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Behavioural Activation
Motivational Interviewing
Drug names and classifications
Pharmacokinetics & Pharmacodynamics
Drug dosing & interactions
Adverse drug reactions
Drug administration and management:
Best practice when titrating, reducing and changing medications
Service user experience of medications and concordance
Safe drug administration to non-adherent patients
Occupational health & drug storing and handling
(20 CATS, 200 learning hours)
Weekly Topics
Child Development: risk and aetiological factors in the development of child/adolescent mental health problems, including prevention and mental health promotion
Caring for children and adolescents with specific mental health difficulties
Developing effective therapeutic relationships with children, adolescents, and their families
Therapeutic interventions with children and adolescents
Pharmacological interventions with children and adolescents
Mental Health Emergencies in Children and adolescents
(20 CATS, 200 learning hours)
Weekly Topics
Psychotic Disorders
Schizophrenia
Pharmacological management of psychosis
Intellectual Disability
Community and Social Supports
Eating Disorders
(20 CATS, 200 learning hours)
Weekly Topics
Ageing in a mental health context
Depression in older people
Caring for people with dementia
Recovery and person-centred care in older age
Self-management and self-neglect in older age
Palliative care, death, and bereavement
Masters Route A – The Research Masters Route
Module 7: Research in Mental Health Care (60 CATS, 600 learning hours)
Masters Route B – The Taught Masters Route
Module 8: Leadership & Management (20 CATS, 200 learning hours)
Management and leadership theories
Managing and leading in the context of nursing
Principles of co-ordination, delegation, supervision, and monitoring of nursing care
Teamwork, staffing, clinical handover and open disclosure
Resource Management
Change Management
Module 9: Clinical Education (20 CATS, 200 learning hours)
The role of the clinical nurse educator
Enabling effective learning: theories of learning
Needs Analysis and Curriculum Design
Preceptorship and Mentoring
Assessment Design & Administration
Learning Technology in Education and Clinical assessment
Module 10: Patient Safety & Quality Improvement (20 CATS, 200 learning hours)
Principles of Quality in Healthcare
Principles of Information Systems in Healthcare
Human Factors in Patient Safety
Assessment of Quality and Safety
Auditing and measurement of standards of care
Action Plans to improve quality and patient safety
Course Benefits
Advanced Nurse Practitioner
This Master of Science programme meets with the education requirements for Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Job security
Due to the global shortage of registered mental health nurses (RMNs), graduates of this programme can secure better packages and job security
Specialist Nurse Status
This postgraduate diploma meets with the academic requirements for clinical nurse specialist
Patient Impact
Working in Mental Health gives you the opportunity to make a difference to people’s lives at a time when they are likely to be at their most vulnerable
A world-class online learning experience
The programme is a truly transformative user experience. The content is rich, compelling, engaging and innovative. It includes interactive video, 2D & 3D animations, medical imagery and instructional competency-focused pedagogy.
Designed specifically to cater for busy health professionals
This programme can be accessed anytime, anywhere on any device.
Discounts and Flexible Payment Schedules available
There are early payment discounts and flexible payment plans available on this programme.
Your Questions Answered
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To apply for your place on a programme, all you have to is to fill out the online application form, and when requested send in proof of eligibility (confirmation of your previous degree/other qualifications).