Nursing with Registered Nurse (Children & Young People)
Program Overview
The BSc (Hons) Nursing with Registered Nurse (Children & Young People) at UCLan is a 3-year, full-time program that prepares students for a career as a Registered Nurse specializing in the care of children and young people. The program balances theoretical study and practical clinical experience, with a focus on developing nursing skills, values, and practice. Graduates are eligible for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and can pursue various nursing specialities within the NHS or other healthcare settings.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This program, BSc (Hons) Nursing with Registered Nurse (Children & Young People), is a full-time, 3-year degree offered at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) in Preston. It is designed to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to become Registered Nurses specializing in the care of children and young people. The program aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the nursing profession, including the role of the nurse in providing care for diverse individuals, the determinants of health, and the development of essential nursing skills, values, and practice.
Outline:
The curriculum is structured to balance theoretical study and practical clinical experience, with a 50/50 split.
Year 1:
- Compulsory Modules:
- Society, Health and Nursing Care: This module introduces students to the professional nursing practice, exploring the role of the nurse in providing care for different individuals and the factors influencing health.
- Nursing Practice 1: This module provides students with the opportunity to develop their nursing skills, values, and practice in real-world settings.
Year 2:
- Compulsory Modules:
- Developing Practice in Children's Nursing: This module focuses on developing nursing skills, values, and practice within simulation and real-world Children's nursing settings. Students will reflect on their learning and prepare for future practice.
- Essentials of Children's Nursing 1: This module develops core skills, knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors necessary for caring for children and young people experiencing acute health difficulties, including their families or carers. It explores comprehensive family-centered care delivery, service organization, and safe interventions for young people and their families requiring care.
Year 3:
- Compulsory Modules:
- Research and Innovation for Nursing Practice: This module examines evidence underpinning person-centered nursing practice, exploring leadership and change management to improve the safety and quality of care.
Assessment:
The program utilizes a variety of assessment methods throughout the three years, including:
- Written essays
- Reports
- Posters
- Presentations
- Examinations
- Observation of practice
Teaching:
The program emphasizes a blend of theoretical and practical learning, with a focus on developing independent learners who are self-motivated and adopt a self-directed approach to their studies.
- Teaching Methods:
- Lectures
- Seminars
- Tutorials
- Practical sessions
- Independent study
- Faculty:
- The program is taught by a team of registered nurse teachers, many of whom hold dual professional nursing registration and work in clinical settings. This ensures that faculty maintain clinical competence and are well-equipped to support student learning.
- Unique Approaches:
- The program utilizes clinical patient simulators (manikins) and simulation model trainers in clinical skills labs to provide hands-on experience.
Careers:
Graduates of this program are highly sought after and can pursue a variety of nursing specialities within the National Health Service (NHS) in both hospital and community settings. They may also find opportunities in the independent and third sector or social services.
Other:
- The program is approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
- The program emphasizes the importance of working with vulnerable groups, including children, and requires a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
- All offers of a place on this course are subject to satisfactory health screening.
- The program is based in the School of Nursing and Midwifery.
- The program encourages students to engage with service users, carers, patients, and public members through community engagement and service user support groups (Comensus).
