Plymouth University‘Engendering Excellence’

BSc (Hons) Nursing: Child Health

The Qualification

BSc (Hons) Nursing: Child Health

Register as a Child Nurse (NMC)

Programme Structure

50% Theory:50% Practice

120 credits

120 credits

102 credits

BSc (Hons) Nursing: Child Health

Aim of Programme to produce child health nurses:

Safe, competent, confident practitioner

Accountable and Autonomous

Research aware

Non-judgemental and anti-discriminatory

BSc (Hons) Nursing: Child Health: progression of learning

YEAR 3:Competence

YEAR 2:Developing competence

YEAR 1:Foundation skills and knowledge

Placements linked to theory

Practice

Theory

YEAR 1: modulesFoundation Skills

Taster Week •Preparation for practice and critical thinking

Practice 1: e.g. Acute

•Communication•Child health and primary child health

Practice 2: e.g. Community

•Psychosocial aspects of child health•Clinical skills

YEAR 2: modulesDeveloping Skills

Practice 1: Acute•Acute care of the child•Clinical skills

Practice 2a:e.g. learning disability

•Complex needs•Pharmacology

Practice 2: e.g. CAHMS•Evidence Based Practice•Mental Health

YEAR 3: ModulesCompetence

Practice 1a: SCBU•High dependency•Clinical skills

Practice 1b: ED•Management and leadership•Evidence Based Practice

Practice 2: e.g. Acute or Community

•Public health

Course Structure

CHN 101 Foundation of C hild H ealthcare (20 C redits )

CHN 102 Foundations of

P rimary C hild H ealth (20 C redits )

Term 2

CHN 104 Communication and Engagement

Skills with C hilden, Young People and Families (10 C redits )

Placement Acute paediatrics &

HV/SN

Term 2

CHN 204 Children and Young People with Mental Health Needs (10 Credits)

CHN 205 Med icines for C hildren and Y oung P eople (20 C redits )

Term 2

NRS 301 Management & Leadership and T ransition to P rofessional P ractice (2 0 C redits )

CHN 301 Contemporary Public Health for Child and Family (20 Credits)

NRS 201 K nowledge and Skills for Evidence - Based Practice (1) (20 C redits )

Term 1

NRS 101 Preparation for P ractice and C ritical T hinking (30 C redits )

Year 1 Level 4 Year 2 Level 5 Year 3 Level 6

CHN

202 D

eveloping Competence in N

ursing Skills and Decision M

aking (30 Credits)

CHN

203 Children and Young People w

ith Complex N

eeds and Multi

-professional Care

(20 Credits)

Placement Acute paediatrics &

LD, MH

, Comm

unity, Children with Chronic Illness

Placement H

DU

, A/E, ICU, Theatres, N

ICU, &

Paediatric Acute and C

omm

unity

NRS 302

C

Knowledge and Skills for Evidence

-Based Practice

(2) (30 Credits)

CHN

302 Competence in Skills and Clinical D

ecision Making (30 Credits)

Term 1

CHN 201 Acute Care of Children and Youn g People (20 C redits )

CHN 303 Critical Care of Children and Young People (2 0 C redits )

BSc (Hons ) Nursing: Child Health Structure

1 week acute paediatric

placement Term

1

CHN

105 Psychosocial Issues in the H

ealthcare of Children and Young People (10 credits)

CHN

103 Foundation skills and C

linical Decision M

aking ( 30 Credits)

Student Support

student

Placement Development Teams (PDT)

Set up to ensure students have quality support in their practice placements

Partnership between HE institutions, and placement providers

Innovative support linked to our Centre of Excellence and Placement Learning (Ceppl)

Placements & Study CentresYou will be asked to list your preferences for placements and you will travel on at least one occasion to an area that is not your first choice.

Recommended skillsNumeracy: Including fractions & Decimals

IT: Word processing, e-mail and the use of the internet

Literacy: scan reading, academic writing, spelling and grammar

Preference to sciencesBiology

Entry competitive

Your ApplicationWhat we look for:

Totality of the application:

GCSE: Five GCSE grades C or above, must include English, Maths and a Science

A levels: 280 UCAS tariff points (minimum 160 points from two A levels). Preference given to human biology and study within last 5 years.

Apply before all qualifications are obtained

Non Standard Academic Qualifications:

•BTEC National Certificate or Diploma in a Science or Health related subject or Access to higher education

•Applications from those returning to education are welcome

•For non-postgraduate applications evidence of academic study in the last five years is required

•Personal statement

•References

Your ApplicationWhat we look for:

Personal Statement

•Demonstrate an interest and knowledge for the profession

•Evidence of related work experience

•Demonstrate evidence of good communication skills

•Ability to care for others

•Problem solving and use of initiative

Personal Statement

•Ability to study/work independently and in groups

•Extra curricular/outside interests

•Willingness to learn

•Quality of written work

•Supportive reference

Selections Days

As part of the selection process, any applicant whose qualifications, personal statement and references score highly will be invited to attend a nursing recruitment day.These days consist of:• a written assessment • oral communication assessment.

You must attend a nursing selection day in order to be offered a place.

If Offered a Place

• Commitment to the course

• Be sure before you start

• Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check

• Occupational health screen

Conditional Offer

For non A level applicants on your receipt of successful attainment of the required qualifications please notify the Admissions Department immediately!

BSc (Hons) Nursing: Child Healthat

PLYMOUTH UNIVERSITY

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