Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship (Child Nursing) BSc (Hons)

This degree apprenticeship programme is designed for individuals who want to become registered nurses specialising in child nursing. You'll learn how to assess, plan and provide care for children from birth to 19 years old, as well as their families. The course will cover topics such as anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, and psychological therapies, as well as the principles of child development and nutrition. You'll also have the opportunity to gain practical experience through clinical placements in a variety of healthcare settings. Upon completion of the programme, you'll be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a registered nurse.

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The programme is designed to be flexible and can be studied part-time or full-time. You'll have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including a simulation suite and clinical skills laboratory. You'll also benefit from the expertise of our experienced teaching staff, who are all registered nurses with extensive experience in the field.

Excellence in Healthcare Education: Anglia Ruskin University

Anglia Ruskin University is a leading provider of healthcare education and has a strong reputation for producing highly skilled and compassionate nursing professionals. The university's location in Cambridge provides access to a range of healthcare settings, offering a diverse range of clinical placements. Additionally, the university's partnership with local NHS trusts and healthcare organisations ensures that students gain valuable experience and exposure to real-world healthcare practice.

As a child nurse, youll make a difference too many peoples lives, including your own. Specialist childrens nurses can build careers in a variety of fields. You may choose to become a specialist nurse practitioner, a consultant nurse, or a modern matron. Or you could take your education further still, conduct research, or go into healthcare management. You'll also develop valuable skills such as critical thinking, digital literacy, problem-solving, leadership, and self-directed learning. You'll hone your ability to appraise and apply research findings in practice, to support the delivery of safe and evidence-based care that is underpinned by contemporary health and social care policies, guidelines, and legislation (international, national, and local).

Employment in a suitable healthcare environment on a permanent contract of at least 30 hours per week (ideally 37.5 hours per week) Foundation Degree in Nursing, Assistant Practitioner (Nursing) or Health and Social Care, or equivalent Level 5 qualification, from which up to 180 credits can be applied as Accredited Prior Learning (APL)*