Sept 2021 Entry
Programme code: JS33375 years
116 (plus 41 clinical/field credits)
Dr Sau Fong LEUNG
PhD (Syd.); MSc (HC) [PolyU (H.K.)]; BN (Syd.); Dip(PN) (H.K.G.H.S.P.N.); PRegDip(N) (H.K.Poly.); RN (H.K.); RN (N.S.W.); RN (U.K.C.C.); RNT (H.K.)
Programme Aims
Our mission is to educate young people for professional careers in mental health nursing, one of the world's most caring professions. This innovative academic programme develops the students' competency to deliver quality care, carry out relevant research and make significant contributions to the mental health care services.
Students develop abilities in clinical reasoning, critical thinking, problem-solving, therapeutic communication and the management of change in mental health nursing. They also learn how to work independently in an effective manner and with other health care professionals in providing quality mental health care from psychiatric clinical settings to community mental health services.
Characteristics
PolyU was the first university in Hong Kong to provide a pre-registration degree programme in nursing. Our innovative approaches to learning and teaching enhance our students' critical thinking and clinical decision making. This programme builds upon our successful experience of conducting the psychiatric stream of the part-time Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Nursing programme, which was accredited by the Nursing Council of Hong Kong.
Our modern facilities include Nursing Therapeutics Laboratories, Mental Health Nursing Laboratories, The Yuen Yuen Institute Chinese Medicinal Nursing Laboratory, the Dorothy Wong Intensive Care Laboratory, the Integrative Health Clinic, the Centre for Smart Health, the Herbal Medicine Learning Centre, the World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Community Health Services and The Yuen Yuen Institute Learning Resources Centre.
Field practice in this programme is arranged in a variety of health care settings, including general hospitals, psychiatric hospitals, psychiatric rehabilitation units, community psychiatric nursing services, mental health out-reaching services and other community settings. We also offer a wide range of overseas student exchange programmes.
This is a 5-year full-time programme leading to registration with the Nursing Council of Hong Kong as a Registered Nurse (Psychiatric). The programme aims to educate students to be competent, creative and caring practitioners of psychiatric/mental health nursing, and to apply their creativity and critical thinking skills in the care of their clients.
The programme equips students for holistic care that encompasses safe, ethical, legal and culturally sensitive nursing therapeutics provided to clients of all ages and their families in various mental healthcare settings, and recognises their central role in managing mental health care. Students have opportunities to develop sensitivity to their partners with individuals, families, groups, communities and other healthcare providers. Through their participation in the healthcare system, they will become key players in the health promotion and care of psychiatric patients.
The programme curriculum is based on the Bio-Psycho-Social Model of Psychiatric Nursing Care and includes the following major content:
Information on the subjects offered can be obtained here.
Professional Recognition
The programme is accreditated by the Nursing Council of Hong Kong and graduates are eligible to apply for registration as Registered Nurses (Psychiatric).
Career Prospects
Graduates are eligible to become Registered Nurses (Psychiatric) in Hong Kong. They can find employment in the Hospital Authority, government departments and non-government organisations.
Graduates find employment opportunities in different mental health settings, such as major psychiatric hospitals in Hong Kong, psychiatric units of general hospitals, and various rehabilitation sectors run by non-government organisations.
Graduates may also pursue further studies. They can continue to study in a Master of Science in Nursing and other postgraduate programmes offered by the School.
Graduates may also undertake research work or work overseas.
Satisfy the General Entrance Requirements of the University (NON-JUPAS Local Year 1 Admissions) and the following specific requirement of this programme:
Other Information
For further programme information, please contact:
The General Office, School of Nursing
(tel: 2766 4369; fax: 2364 9663; email: sn.enquiry@polyu.edu.hk; website: http://sn.polyu.edu.hk).
Studying the mental health nursing programme at PolyU’s School of Nursing is a wonderful experience. The programme has given me many opportunities to learn, develop nursing competency, and explore career pathways as well as lifelong goals.
The five-year programme equips students with fundamental nursing and mental health knowledge. It covers areas such as psychology, human anatomy, physiology, public health, and infection control, etc. The teaching of ethics, caring concept and communication skills prepares us to participate in healthcare communication and decision making with empathetic heart and caring disposition. In the senior years of the study, I have learnt more about mental illnesses, progression of mental disorders, and needs of patients from acute to rehabilitation stages. The more I have learnt about the needs of patients in their journeys of recovery, the more I want to use my knowledge and skills to help establish a therapeutic alliance for supporting patients in their recovery.
The School also offers us overseas learning opportunities. The overseas exchange programmes that I joined have broadened my horizon, prepared me to meet new challenges, increased my confidence, and developed my nursing competency for serving people from all walks of life, who have mental health needs. TSANG Tsz Fung |  |
 | Studying at PolyU is more than getting the qualification to become a registered nurse. It is about having a wonderful university life and personal growth. For those interested in biology and psychology, this five-year BSc (Honours) in Mental Health Nursing programme offers you a journey to gain theoretical knowledge and practical skills related to health and mental care, and insights into nursing practice and mental health issues. The clinical placements gave us opportunities to deepen our understanding about mental health illnesses, from minor mood disorder to severe psychiatry illnesses for children and the elderly, and apply our communication skills to work with a multi-disciplinary healthcare team to provide nursing care in various settings.
During my study, I joined different student societies and participated in some voluntary work. These activities have enriched my horizon and prepared me to give care and support to others. Finally, I am grateful to my teachers and student academic advisors for giving me lots of support throughout the years of my study. WONG Hoi Tung, Sammi |
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