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I have joined you recently and Iam enjoying it so far!

I wish to be a mental health nurse and would like to know what is the course content of Diploma in mental health. Do you learn any medical or it is only mental health related? I think it necessary tobe able to do medical nursing even if you are a mental health nurse .Can I take a medical nursing course after I register as a MH nurse?

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My understanding at present is that one placement on a General Medical/Surgical ward, although working in areas involving care of the functional elderly and assesment will involve a degree of 'Medical nursing' to provide care fir this client group. The is no requirment in the UK to do adult Nursing prior to starting your mental Health and it is possible to do Adult nursing afterwards but funding for this course can be problematic as most employers will not sponsor staff to attend another speciality in case they leave.

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Thanks for your answer. I see you are a RGN what exactly are your duties?

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Hello!

Thanks for your answer. I see you are a RGN what exactly are your duties?

Hi missebony

Although I still hold as RGN qualification my role is now as a clinincal tutor.

Mike

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