BSc (Hons) Children and Young People's Nursing at University of Bedfordshire

A nurse needs to be able to assess care needs then plan, implement and evaluate care for children and young people with a wide 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. It is designed to give you high levels of hands-on experience in hospital and community settings, with 50% of your time spent in practice settings.

Faculty: School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Education  |  Department: Nursing, Midwifery & Health  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September, January  |  Location: Luton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Units include Exploring health and primary care services in the community; Introduction to nursing interventions; Academic skills development for nursing; Assessment and interventions in children and young people’s nursing; Partnership working in children’s and young people’s nursing; Introduction to public health; Exploring evidence; Law and decision making in medicines management.

Career pathways

The course leads directly to registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, allowing you to start and progress your nursing career across healthcare environments where children and young people require care. It can also provide a route into specialised clinical practice, management or education.

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