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London South Bank University: Children's Nursing
| Institution | London South Bank University |
|---|---|
| Department | Children’s Nursing |
| Web | http://www.lsbu.ac.uk |
| Study type | Taught |
Master of Science
Summary
Children's nurses care for children and young people from birth to 18 years old in hospital and in the community. Children and young people can present with a range of conditions, from birth defects, accidents and injuries, to life-limiting or critical illnesses or which can result in the death of a child. Children's nurses work in partnership with the child/young person, their parents and carers, involving them in the planning and delivery of their child's care and treatment. Children's nurses, in collaboration with other professionals, strive to promote health in children and young people to ensure they enter into adulthood in good health. This innovative and intensive two-year course aimed at students with an existing degree (2:2 or above) will equip you with the knowledge and skills to assess and manage the nursing care needs of children and families, including those with acute and long-term conditions. The course will also develop your abilities to consider the wider aspects influencing children's health needs, preparing you for future leadership in a changing and challenging health care system. You'll experience a variety of clinical settings such as NHS acute Trusts, community placements, independent sector and voluntary sector organisations. Practice experience is gained in several world-renowned central and outer London hospitals including: • Barts Health NHS Trust • Evelina London Children's Hospital • Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust • Variety Children's Hospital at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust • University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust You will be allocated one of these hospitals as your host Trust during the course. Success on this course makes you eligible to register as a children's nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Location | LSBU Main Site - Southwark Campus 103 Borough Road London SE1 0AA |
Fees
| England;Scotland;Northern Ireland;Wales | None GBP for Per year |
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Postgraduate Diploma
Summary
Children's nurses care for children and young people from birth to 18 years old in hospital and in the community. Children and young people can present with a range of conditions, from birth defects, accidents and injuries, to life-limiting or critical illnesses or which can result in the death of a child. Children's nurses work in partnership with the child/young person, their parents and carers, involving them in the planning and delivery of their child's care and treatment. Children's nurses, in collaboration with other professionals, strive to promote health in children and young people to ensure they enter into adulthood in good health.
This innovative and intensive two-year course aimed at students with an existing degree (2:2 or above) will equip you with the knowledge and skills to assess and manage the nursing care needs of children and families, including those with acute and long-term conditions. The course will also develop your abilities to consider the wider aspects influencing children's health needs, preparing you for future leadership in a changing and challenging health care system.
You'll experience a variety of clinical settings such as NHS acute Trusts, community placements, independent sector and voluntary sector organisations. The course prepares you for a career in a range of rewarding children's nursing opportunities across primary, secondary and tertiary health care, specialist and intensive care children's units. Practice experience is gained in one of several world-renowned central and outer London hospitals.
Success on this course makes you eligible to register as a children's nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Location | LSBU Main Site - Southwark Campus 103 Borough Road London SE1 0AA |
Fees
| England;Scotland;Northern Ireland;Wales | None GBP for Per year |
|---|
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