This four-year, ab initio honours degree offered by AIT in conjunction with the Health Service Executive Midlands area and the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland, has been developed in response to the changing mental health needs of the Irish public. The course involves the study of theoretical and practice-based modules. Students will be exposed to classroom teaching and taught placements in a variety of clinical and non-clinical settings within the Longford/Westmeath Mental Health Services and the Laois/Offaly Mental Health Services.
What will I experience?
You will undertake 1,740 hours of theoretical study and 2,925 hours of clinical placement over the four years. This programme in psychiatric nurse education will provide you with a substantive knowledge base and facilitate the development of professional skills that will enable you to respond constructively to mental healthcare needs. Successful completion of the programme leads to the award of a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Nursing in Psychiatric Nursing from AIT and registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland. Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland as a Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) allows you to work as a psychiatric nurse nationally and internationally.
Further Information
AIT Bachelor of Science (Honours) Nursing in Psychiatric Nursing
