Children and Young People's Nursing

Coventry University

**This degree combines theory and practical learning with practice-based learning to lead you towards professional registration and a rewarding career as a children and young people’s nurse.**Children and young people’s nurses focus on delivering care to people under the age of 25, their families and support networks. This course will equip you to care for the physical, mental, emotional and social needs of young people whilst ensuring they are appropriately safeguarded.- Successful completion of this course makes you eligible to apply for professional registration as a Children and Young People’s Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) (please see Accreditation section on our website for more information).- Gain the skills to act as an advocate, empowering young people to be active participants in their care.- Work with families and wider relevant support networks, in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care.- Learn to collaborate and thrive across and within multidisciplinary teams to coordinate evidenced-based, safe care delivery.- Study one module at a time, with five weeks of learning followed by one week of assessment per module.- All eligible students on this course can apply for a minimum payment from the Government of £5,000 per year. You can apply for additional payments if you incur childcare costs.- 50% of your learning will take place in diverse practice-based learning environments where you will apply your theoretical knowledge to the real world.**Why you should study this course**The course is aimed at committed and enthusiastic individuals who embody a compassionate attitude and are eager to acquire the skills to deliver professional, impactful and evidence-informed care.- Our approach supports you to develop a strong sense of professional identity as a children and young people’s nurse from the outset.- Learn to thrive in dynamic healthcare environments and multidisciplinary teams, developing your relationship management skills.- Gain a strong sense of professional accountability, in preparation to lead, influence and supervise others.- Delivered by a team that includes highly skilled, knowledgeable, nursing and allied health professionals.- Develop your digital fluency, curiosity, critical and reflective thinking.- Access to success coaches, placement supervisors and specialist support for mathematics and academic writing.**Studying in the School of Health and Care**Gain the skills and experience to transform lives, communities and the future of healthcare delivery. We aim to empower you to become a stand-out healthcare professional, capable, competent and confident in your field and role within the wider healthcare team.While continuously developing your sense of professional identity as a children and young people's nurse from day one, you'll also collaborate with learners from other School of Health and Care fields, learning in an environment that puts inclusivity, diversity and dignity at its heart.Please visit our website for the most up-to-date information.

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