Children and Young People's Nursing

**Gain hands-on skills and experience on a course where 50 per cent of your learning is practice based and course completion leads to registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a childrens nurse.**<br/><br/>A nurse needs to be able to assess care needs then plan implement and evaluate care for children and young people with a range of illnesses and conditions. This calls for excellent communication skills and compassion as well as specialist knowledge and nursing skills all of which you acquire from this degree.<br/><br/>Areas of study include health and primary care in the community; assessment and interventions; complex care; public health; multi-professional care for mental-health problems; and advocacy empowerment and protection.<br/><br/>**Why choose this course?**<br/>- Develop the knowledge skills attitudes and behaviours required of a children’s nurse who can meet the demands of the role with confidence<br/><br/><br/>- Work in close partnership with a multi-professional team to deliver holistic care to children young people and their families in a variety of healthcare settings<br/><br/><br/>- Benefit from University facilities that include new simulation labs with state-of-the-art medical mannequins so you can experience real-life scenarios in a safe and supported environment<br/><br/><br/>- Study with a team of lecturers who are also experienced registered nurses. In practice settings you are supervised by practitioners trained to support your learning<br/><br/><br/>- Learn how to prioritise the wellbeing and safety of children and young people as well as their families carers and educators through critical self-reflection and safe practice in accordance with The Code (NMC 2018)<br/><br/><br/>- On completion of the course you will have met the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s Future nurse: Standards of proficiency for registered nurses (2018) and can apply for registration as a children’s nurse<br/><br/><br/>**Additional information**<br/>We would strongly recommend that all successful applicants (unless exempt on medical grounds) receive a full course of Covid-19 vaccinations prior to commencing the course.