Dr Laurence Drew
Academic and research departments
School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences.About
Biography
My name is Laurence Drew and I’m the Programme Leader of the BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies (Registered Nurse Mental Health Nursing) course. I’m incredibly passionate about mental health, supporting service users who present with significant risks, and creating effective individualised care for them.
Since qualifying as a mental health nurse, I’ve worked in a variety of settings, including community mental health, psychiatric liaison and forensic services.
As a lecturer, I’m honoured to be training the next generation of mental health nurses and using my experiences to prepare you for your future career.
Areas of specialism
University roles and responsibilities
- Programme Leader for BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies (Registered Nurse Mental Health Nursing)
- Programme Leader for PGDip Nursing Studies (Registered Nurse - Mental Health)
I became a mental health nurse to help people with their mental health needs, in particular men, who may struggle to acknowledge their feelings.
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In the media
Teaching
Undergraduate
I teach on the BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies (Registered Nurse Mental Health Nursing) course.
Postgraduate
I teach on the PGDip Nursing Studies (Registered Nurse - Mental Health) course.