Overview

Pediatric nursing requires a compassionate, family-centered approach combined with clinical precision to support infants, children, and young adults through varied healthcare challenges. The BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies (Registered Nurse Children and Young People Nursing) at University of Surrey delivers a comprehensive education that bridges theoretical principles with practical clinical training. Students train in advanced simulation facilities, including a dedicated clinical suite and community apartment setups, where they rehearse essential diagnostic and emergency skills. The curriculum combines university learning with hands-on clinical placements, fostering collaborative learning alongside midwifery and paramedic science students. This course suits dedicated individuals who excel in problem-solving and wish to advocate for young patients and their families. Graduates gain the clinical proficiency and leadership capabilities needed to register as professional pediatric nurses across various healthcare environments.

What You'll Learn

• Family-centered nursing practice, child advocacy, and professional values

• Human anatomy, biological science, and altered physiological functioning

• Communication techniques, relationship building, and family education strategies

• Assessment techniques, clinical decision-making, and pediatric risk management

• Management of acute, complex, and long-term health conditions in young patients

• Interprofessional collaboration, healthcare team leadership, and service innovation

• Evidence-based nursing methodologies, change management, and health governance

Learning Outcomes

Upon completing the programme, students will be capable of delivering holistic, person-centered pediatric care within acute hospital wards, community care settings, and residential facilities. Graduates will possess a strong grasp of human development, altered physiology, and cognitive health conditions, allowing them to formulate effective care plans tailored to individual patient needs. Through clinical placements and practical simulation, learners build expertise in performing health assessments, administering therapeutics, and managing complex health scenarios. They will critically appraise clinical evidence to refine care strategies, uphold professional dignity, and advocate for ethical healthcare delivery. Additionally, students acquire the leadership, communication, and decision-making skills necessary to manage clinical teams, mentor peers, and contribute to healthcare innovation in interprofessional environments.