Nursing - Mental Health Nursing - Tertiary Education Programme

The purpose of mental health nursing is to promote mental health and wellbeing for individuals experiencing mental illness and psychological distress.

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. Additional Information: Applicants to the programme will be invited to attend a short introductory meeting/briefing to ascertain their suitability for the programme. During this meeting applicants will have an opportunity to ask questions about the programme, and explain why they would like to be a student starting their degree with Limerick and Clare ETB. The meeting will also provide an opportunity for applicants to demonstrate their communication skills which are so important for those working as a mental health nurse. In addition, applicants should note the importance of being empathetic and patient, working with others, and have the ability to solve problems and stay calm in stressful or emergency situations. Applicants should also note that some aspects of this programme are physically demanding. Garda Vetting: This programme requires students to be Garda Vetted; as a vetting disclosure is valid for three years only, over the course of the programme, students will be vetted more than once.