Overview

This course prepares students to provide safe, compassionate and evidence-informed nursing care for children and young people. It brings together scientific knowledge, nursing theory and practical learning to develop the skills needed to assess health needs, support wellbeing and work effectively with children, young people, families and wider care teams.

What You'll Learn

• Foundations of nursing practice, human development, anatomy and physiology

• Child and young people’s physical, mental and emotional health

• Assessment, care planning and evaluation across different stages of development

• Communication and therapeutic approaches for children, young people and families

• Health promotion, prevention and support for healthy development

• Evidence-based approaches to safe, person-centred nursing care

• Professional, ethical and legal responsibilities in children’s nursing

• Collaborative working with healthcare professionals and other services

• Clinical skills, decision-making, leadership and quality improvement

• The impact of social, psychological and environmental factors on health

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, students will be able to assess the needs of children and young people and contribute to appropriate, safe and individualised care. They will understand how physical, psychological, social and developmental factors influence health and wellbeing, and apply relevant evidence to nursing decisions. Students will also develop effective communication, teamwork and clinical reasoning skills, enabling them to work with families and multidisciplinary teams while meeting the professional standards expected of a registered children’s nurse.