Children's Nursing - BN (Hons)

University of Chester

Become a flexible practitioner caring for children, young people, and their families in a variety of settings as part of an interprofessional approach to care. This dynamic, interactive, professional course places the needs of children and their families, and Children’s Nursing practice, at its centre. Our team are committed to supporting students to realise their potential to become compassionate, competent and autonomous children’s nurses, able to meet current and future healthcare demands. As a nurse for the future, the Nursing and Midwifery Council expect you to provide care for people from all fields of nursing, so we will also enhance your knowledge and skills in relation to caring for adults, those with mental health conditions and those with learning disabilities. Practical learning in our state-of-the-art skills labs, supported by key theoretical knowledge, will prepare you for placements in hospitals during your course, ensuring you gain real, hands-on experience. The course is delivered by experienced registered nurses who have expertise in both teaching and research, and a variety of clinical specialities, including all four fields of nursing. Their experience includes acute and community children’s nursing, critical care, orthopaedics, accident and emergency, and children with complex needs. The team work closely with local providers, ensuring that the course remains contemporary. Nursing and midwifery courses require clinical placements and strict safeguarding, so students must be at least 18 at the course start to meet professional standards and fully take part in all required activities.