Children's Nursing
Children's nursing is a challenging but rewarding profession. Responsibilities include caring for sick children and their families; in addition, emphasis is placed upon the promotion of the health and well-being of children and young people.
There are numerous situations a children's nurse may encounter such as:
- Caring for a very premature baby who weighs less than 1Kg (a bag of sugar).
- Assessing the needs of a child having an asthma attack.
- Supporting a family who is caring for their child with complex needs.
The opportunities and situations are endless...
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Degree Apprenticeship
Undergraduate
Overview
What does it involve?
Children's nurses work closely with the child's family and members of the inter-professional team in order to facilitate high quality care. Children and young people are cared for in a variety of settings, including their own homes, schools and NHS trusts; this provides a range of clinical placements for those studying this field of nursing.
What personal attributes does a children's nurse require?
- Excellent communication skills.
- An ability to respond to the needs of children, young people and families from different cultural backgrounds.
- An ability to remain calm in difficult situations.
- Empathy with children and their families and the ability to build therapeutic relationships.
- An ability to appreciate the developmental needs of children and young people.
Contact us
If you would like to find out more, please e-mail the Children's Nursing team at s.a.roberts@herts.ac.uk