PgDip Specialist Practitioner: Community Children's Nursing
Liverpool John Moores University
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The Specialist Practitioner Community Childrens Nursing qualification has been designed to equip learners with the knowledge and specialist skills to work as a SPQ CCN. The course will develop autonomous specialist practitioners who will be prepared to address the unique challenges of practice (beyond those of professional registration) to manage greater clinical complexity and risk, both in terms of the children, young people and families they care for, the caseloads they manage and the ...Read more

The Specialist Practitioner Community Children's Nursing qualification has been designed to equip learners with the knowledge and specialist skills to work as a SPQ CCN. The course will develop autonomous specialist practitioners who will be prepared to address the unique challenges of practice (beyond those of professional registration) to manage greater clinical complexity and risk, both in terms of the children, young people and families they care for, the caseloads they manage and the services they work within to address complex situations, advocating for individuals, families and communities. The course is delivered alongside the postgraduate diploma SPQ District Nursing and SCPHN School Nurse/Health Visitor. About this course Study at LJMU to complete a Specialist Practice Qualification in Community Children's Nursing with Integrated Supplementary and Non-Medical Prescribing (V300). This programme leads to recordable NMC qualifications in Specialist Practice and Independent and Supplementary Non-Medical Prescribing. Study for a Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) recordable qualification in Community Children's Nursing Learn from expert nurses and specialists on this contemporary course Benefit from a curriculum praised by the NMC for its enhanced practice perspective and outstanding fitness for practice Have your professional competencies (NMC, 2022) assessed in theory and practice Experience practice placements The key principles covered in the course include: advanced communication and clinical skills meeting the needs of culturally diverse communities effective collaboration with stakeholders advocating the rights and needs of vulnerable populations recognising public health needs addressing inequalities and compassionate leadership.

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26th
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76th
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In a relevant nursing subject, consideration will be given to applicants who have evidence of successful Level 6 or Level 7 study.

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£17,750 per year

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Classroom based: £17,750, Laboratory based: £18,250

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All staff and students are very supportive. The library facilities are brilliant and there is always somewhere to go for any support you need....
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Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool John Moores University , Liverpool

Established in 1823, Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is one of the UK's largest and most well-established universities....

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