1. Demonstrate the achievement of the NMC (2018) Future Nurse: Standards of Proficiency, for Part 2.

2. Consistently demonstrate and articulate the proficiencies and professional values of a mental health nurse in practice.

3. Critically analyse and apply evidence-based knowledge and a range of skills required for mental health nursing practice.

Practice Assessment document. Achieve all proficiencies and outcomes within the practice assessment document (PAD) for part 2

Undertake an episode of care which is assessed in clinical practice

The practice assessment document assesses achievement of required NMC proficiencies for Part 2 (LO1 & 3).

The Episode of Care is required to evidence competency in practice. This takes the form of an integrated approach to individual, person centred care for a period of time during one shift and is assessed and graded in practice (LO2) Formative assessment of episode of practice on placement.

Access to practice learning

Access to virtual learning environments

Simulation suite/skills labs facilities

During this module, members of our service user and carer group will be involved in the simulated learning environment activities.

Patient assessment, prioritising, planning and evaluating care needs.
Being an accountable professional.

Blood gases and blood transfusion
Neurological assessment – monitoring and patient with neurological conditions
Recognition of shock – types and management including sepsis and anaphylaxis


Respiratory care and management


Drug calculations/numeracy for nursing
Medicines management – consolidation

Developing critical reflective practice
Placement preparation
Practice assessment
Looking after yourself in placement to include resilience

This module will focus on simulation-based learning to consolidate practical skills developed across year 2 related to common clinical practice scenarios.

This module aims to build your knowledge, experience and skills around mental health nursing care with a specific focus upon practical skills and reflective practice. The module links to practice learning period 6. You will undertake study related to the underpinning theory around common practical skills related to mental health nursing care alongside having the opportunity to develop those practical skills by undertaking simulated practice within the University Skills and Simulation Labs. You will continue to develop an understanding of evidence-based practice and practical skills that are required to fulfil the role of the mental health nurse.

Practice learning period 6
Face to face teaching

Skills and simulated practice
Group activities
Online lectures and activities

Esterhuizen P (2019) Reflective Practice in Nursing. London, Sage Publishing.

Lister S, Hofland J, Grafton H (2020) The Royal Marsden Manual of Clinical Nursing Procedures. 10th edition. Professional Edition. West Sussex. Wiley-Blackwell.

Nash M (2010) Physical Health and Well-Being in Mental Health Nursing. Clinical Skills for Practice. Berkshire, Open University Press.

Wright K (2011) Drug calculations for Nurses. Context for practice. Hampshire, Palgrave Macmillan.

Enrolled on BSc (Hons) Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship (Mental Health)