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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