Nursing (Child) BSc Honours

Bachelor's degree

In London

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    3 Years

  • Start date

    October

Placements
How is the BSc Nursing (Child) taught?
Emphasis is placed throughout the course on the development of practical skills, and the course is split equally between theory and practice. By the end of the course, you will have completed 2,300 hours of clinical training. You will attend lectures, seminars, laboratory sessions and tutorials, and will work on problem-solving exercises, case studies and written assignments. You will take part in seminar discussions and do some work in groups. You will supplement all this with online learning and your own independent study and reading.
Work placements
We work in partnership with practice placement providers to ensure that the practice learning environment is conducive to meeting the individual learning needs of the student and a robust process of quality monitoring of the learning environment is in place.
Each practice area has an allocated link lecturer and practice placement information to further support clinical learning. Students are expected to work with their assigned mentor/assessor two to three times per week.
Assessments
Assessment is through exams (including vivas), practical assessments and coursework, including a dissertation, your portfolio, reports, care plans, drug calculations, individual and group presentations, online assessments and learning logbooks.

Facilities

Location

Start date

London
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The Burroughs, NW4 4BT

Start date

OctoberEnrolment now open

About this course

Before you apply, see if nursing is the right choice for you. We have listed some of the personal qualities we expect our nursing students to demonstrate both at interview and throughout the course.
112 UCAS points
Middlesex University has a flexible and personalised approach to admissions and we accept applications from students with a wide range of qualifications and a combination of qualifications. lso accept functional skills or key skills and equivalency tests by Equivalency Testing, A Star Teachers or any other appropriately accredited provider.

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Subjects

  • Problem Solving
  • IT
  • Approach
  • Healthcare
  • Nurse
  • Nurse training
  • Nursing Care
  • Nursing Practice
  • Skills and Training
  • Health
  • Practitioner
  • Negotiation
  • Nursing
  • Communicate
  • Adult
  • Transferable skills
  • Negotiated
  • Self motivated
  • Adult patients

Course programme

Course content

What will you study on the BSc Nursing (Child)?

You will learn to assess, plan and implement child healthcare effectively. Through detailed modules you will develop a thorough knowledge of child development from infancy to adolescence. You will learn to recognise health risks associated with different ages and developmental stages, in order to provide the highest standard of care.

We ensure that you develop critical and analytical skills through exploring the philosophical basis of child nursing practice. You will also debate current nursing topics, while considering the future of the profession. Problem solving and making critical decisions will become second nature, and you will become confident in working within collaborative teams in order to deliver effective multi-agency working, which is central to the child nurse's role.

What will you gain?

You will learn expert communications skills so you are able to engage, not only with young people, but also with families and carers so they can deliver follow-up care and medication at home.

You will become an independent, self-motivated practitioner, able to reflect on your practice and adopt a critical and analytical approach to the care of children and their families.

Modules

Year 1

Foundations for Field Practice (30 credits) - Compulsory

This module begins the process of the development of skills required to become an autonomous and lifelong learner. It provides a foundation from which the identified skills can be developed in relation to the field of nursing practice. These skills will be studied throughout the programme and beyond, in the world of work. In addition, this module will specifically introduce the principles of children’s nursing theory and practice.

Foundations for Nursing Practice (30 credits) - Compulsory

This module aims to equip you with the knowledge in essential biological concepts and evidence based nursing skills. Essential biological concepts included are human anatomy and physiology, microbiology / infection control, and pharmacology. Evidence based nursing skills encompass those shown in the syllabus, and introduces medicines management. It provides a foundation from which you can build and develop your nursing practice throughout the programme and into your professional career.

Foundations for Professional Practice (30 credits) - Compulsory

This module provides a foundation from which you can develop the appropriate knowledge, skills, attitudes and conduct necessary for working as a professional nurse. These skills and attributes will be studied and developed throughout the programme and into your professional career.

Practice Learning 1 (30 credits) - Compulsory

This module is practice based and provides a variety of practice experiences in line with the NMC requirements for registration. You will build on the knowledge and skills developed in previous modules and will be supported in meeting the generic and specific field standards for competence and Essential Skills Clusters in order to achieve the NMC criteria for progression point 1.

Year 2

Approaches to Health and Social Care Research (30 credits) - Compulsory

This module will introduce the process of health care research. It is a professional requirement for those working in health-related disciplines to underpin your knowledge with research and evidence-based practice. You will need to be able to access research findings, and through an understanding of the research process and methodology, be able to critique research and apply this knowledge to practice. The aim of this module is to develop your awareness of the research process and to equip you with the skills required to research in the subject area appropriate to the target award and to offer some preparation for the final year project/ dissertation.

Developing Knowledge Skills in Caring for the ICYP with Long Term Conditions (30 credits) - Compulsory

This module continues the process of the development of knowledge and skills required to become an autonomous and lifelong learner. It provides opportunities to develop the identified skills needed to practice as an advanced beginner in providing care for the Infant, Child and Young Person ICYP and their families. These skills will be studied throughout the programme both in university and practice. In addition, this module will specifically introduce the principles of nursing theory and practice in relation to the care and management of long term conditions in ICYP nursing.

Developing Knowledge Skills in Caring for the ICYP (30 credits) - Compulsory

This module continues the process of the development of knowledge and skills required to become a graduate, autonomous and lifelong learner. It provides opportunities to develop the identified skills needed to practice as an advanced beginner in providing nursing care for the Infant, Child and Young Person ICYP and their families. These skills will be studied throughout the programme both in university and practice. In addition, this module will specifically introduce the principles of nursing theory and practice in relation to the care and management of acute conditions in ICYP nursing.

Practice Learning 2 (30 credits) - Compulsory

This module provides a range of practice learning opportunities across a variety of practice experiences in line with the NMC requirements for registration. You will build on the knowledge and skills developed in Year 1 and be supported in meeting the generic and specific field standards for competence in order to progress towards the achievement of the NMC criteria for progression point 2.

Year 3

Consolidation of Knowledge and Skills in the Nursing of the Infant, Child and Young Person (30 credits) - Compulsory

This module will consolidate the knowledge and skills required to become a graduate autonomous and lifelong learner. It provides opportunities to enhance knowledge and skills needed to practice as a competent practitioner in providing nursing care for the Infant, Child and Young Person ICYP and their families. You will demonstrate the skills and knowledge necessary to safely nurse and care for the ICYP and their families across a range of settings and with a variety of health needs.

Dissertation (30 credits) - Compulsory

This module aims to synthesise learning from the undergraduate programme providing an opportunity for you to study independently and investigate a topic in-depth. It fosters academic curiosity, an inquiry based approach, and the employment and application of research skills thus facilitating the development of a higher level of theorising. You will select a topic of personal interest you wish to study further and manage your own learning during this module, with the support of an allocated supervisor for this period of independent study.

Practice Learning 3 (30 credits) - Compulsory

This module provides a range of practice learning opportunities across a variety of practice experiences in line with the NMC requirements for registration. You will consolidate the knowledge and skills developed to date and be supported in meeting the generic and specific field standards for competence to achieve the NMC criteria for registration. You will be assessed by a sign-off mentor during their period of continuous practice.

Preparation for Registration: ICYP Professional Nurse Practice (30 credits) - Compulsory

This module consolidates the knowledge and skills required to become an autonomous and lifelong learner. It provides opportunities to develop the management and leadership skills needed to practice as a competent practitioner in providing nursing care for the Infant, Child and Young Person ICYP and their families. It explores the ethical and legal aspects of being a professional nurse and in particular, prepares you for your role in contributing to the learning of others.

You can find more information about this course in the programme specification. Optional modules are usually available at levels 5 and 6, although optional modules are not offered on every course. Where optional modules are available, you will be asked to make your choice during the previous academic year. If we have insufficient numbers of students interested in an optional module, or there are staffing changes which affect the teaching, it may not be offered. If an optional module will not run, we will advise you after the module selection period when numbers are confirmed, or at the earliest time that the programme team make the decision not to run the module, and help you choose an alternative module.

Nursing (Child) BSc Honours

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