MSc Pre-registration Nursing (Child Health)

Student selection is via UCAS and includes:
a personal statement
references
confirmation of academic attainment.
Applicants are initially screened to ensure you have the required academic qualifications, and given information on how to make a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) claim. The Faculty has well-established mechanisms and procedures for approving RPL. Programme outcomes and requirements are mapped following QAA Guidelines, and NMC requirements prior to acceptance on the programme.
When applying through UCAS you should:
Have a strong GCSE profile of five GCSE or O level subjects at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent).
Have taken subjects that include English, Mathematics and a Science.
Have a Bachelor (honours) degree from an Institution of Higher Education usually at a 2:2 or above.
Usually have an A level or equivalent in a science or social science.
Be currently employed in a relevant clinical practice area with achievement of a minimum of 750 verified hours in this role. Individuals with recent healthcare experience will be considered in some circumstances. Relevant experience includes, for example hospitals, GP surgeries, hospices, and other community settings (subject to RPL). Evidence of clinical hours are to be confirmed by a registered nurse and will be mapped against the stage one values and proficiencies for the Nursing programme.
A copy of the your job description will be obtained to establish the appropriateness of the clinical experience.
If the individual confirming practice hours is not registered as a nurse in the UK, additional evidence of the verifier’s registration credentials will be required.
In addition to the above, evidence of academic study within the last five years is usually required. Ideally this should be one of the qualifications listed here, but the admissions team will assess on a case-by-case basis.
Please note you will be asked to provide a CV at the assessment stage of this process

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Children’s or paediatric nurses care for new-borns through to adolescents with acute or long-term illnesses. They are experts in interpreting children’s feelings, thoughts and behaviour to identify when a child’s health takes a turn for the worse. They support families and children during periods of great change and stress, by utilising scientific research to inform treatment.
Children’s nurses work with a wide range of conditions to help to improve a child’s health and their development into adulthood, where possible. These can be grouped into five main categories:
Babies
Children’s nurses work with new-borns that can be very poorly and need urgent medical assistance in a neonatal unit. Some babies may need short-term intervention or long-term care. You’ll also work with bereaved parents.
Children with eating disorders
You’ll work with children up to the age of 18 that may be suffering from an eating disorder or weight management issues.
Minor ailments
Children’s nurses treat children with a range of minor conditions such as cuts, broken bones, bruises and many more.
Serious conditions
You work with children who may be suffering from cancer, congenital disorders, burns, infections, inherited diseases, organ failures, rare conditions and many more. You may see children that are in hospital for months at a time, or those that are admitted on a frequent basis. Children’s nurses work with children in intensive care, who have come out from surgery, and those requiring end of life care.
Developmental conditions
You’ll work with children that may have mental or physical developmental conditions that may impact their transition into adulthood. You may also work with children with learning difficulties or special needs.

Year 1:

Assessing Needs and Planning Care
Pharmacology and Medicines Optimisation
Developing Nursing Practice
Nursing Care in Context
Human Biology and Pathophysiology

Year 2:

Care of the Highly Dependent Child
Care of the Child and Family in the Community
Developing Competence in Child Health Nursing Practice
Systematic Review
Nursing Leadership, Management and Team Working