Children's and Young People's Nursing (Hons) Bournemouth University

Overview

The Children's and Young People's Nursing (Hons) BSc course from  Bournemouth University is designed to help you meet the nursing needs of children, young people and their families, delivering health and care of the highest quality based on best evidence, in a safe and appropriate environment.

Why study Children's and Young People's Nursing (Hons) course from Bournemouth University?

• Caring for children and young people is a challenging but rewarding career. You’ll work closely with children, young people - from newborns to adolescents - and their families  

• Focused on the healthcare needs of children and young people, this course will teach you the theory, diagnostic and practical skills needed to care for children and young people. 

• 50% of the course is spent in practice placements to gain nursing experience in diverse locations including schools, children’s hospital wards and community settings like children’s hospices

• Become immersed in the science and art of child-centred nursing in our purpose built skills facilities including simulated hospital wards and community home settings. 

• Learn from experienced and knowledgeable registered nurses and other healthcare practitioners

• 100% of graduates are either working or studying fifteens months after graduating. 

Career opportunities:

There is a lot of scope to develop an exciting and varied career with this degree. 

Although the NHS is the most obvious employer, there are many of other options within the private sector, as well as working in roles that focus on community nursing services for children and young people. Many of the jobs you can apply for after university also have excellent career progression.

Within fifteen months of finishing their course, we're proud that 100% of our students are in work or further study.

Among the roles you can work towards are:

• Lecturer practitioner

• Specialist practitioner

• Advanced nurse practitioner

• Manager

• Consultant Nurse.

Accreditation

Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC)