In addition to the 200 hours theoretical learning, students are required to complete the practical component (240hrs) in line with regulatory body requirements.

Practice learning
Face to face teaching
Skills and simulated practice
Group activities
Online lectures and activities

1. Demonstrate an insight into the process and purpose of reflective practice in order to develop both self-awareness and individual professional practice.

Learning, Enquiry, Analysis, Reflection

2. Demonstrate and apply, knowledge and understanding of professional values in practice which underpin the values of the NMC Code and are required to fulfil the role of the children’s nurse.

Knowledge and Understanding, Communication,
Application

Access to practice learning
Access to virtual learning environments
Simulation suite/skills labs facilities

During this module, members of our service user and carer group will be involved in the simulated learning environment activities.

Bruce, E., Wallis, J., and Gibson, F. (2021) The Great Ormond Street Hospital Manual of Children and Young People's Nursing Practices: (2nd Edition). Oxford, Wiley Blackwell.

Esterhuizen P (2019) Reflective Practice in Nursing. London, Sage Publishing.

Lister S, Hofland J, Grafton H (2020) The Royal Marsden Manual of Clinical Nursing Procedures. 10th edition. Professional Edition. West Sussex. Wiley-Blackwell.
Wright K (2011) Drug calculations for Nurses. Context for practice. Hampshire, Palgrave Macmillan.

This module aims to build your knowledge, experience and skills around children’s nursing care with a specific focus upon practical skills and reflective practice. The module links to your second practice learning period. You will undertake study related to the underpinning theory around common practical skills related to children’s nursing care alongside having the opportunity to develop those practical skills by undertaking simulated practice within the University Skills and Simulation Labs. You will begin to develop an understanding of evidence-based practice and practical skills that are required to fulfil the role of the children’s nurse.

Enrolled on BSc (Hons) Registered Nurse Degree (Children’s Nursing)

Undertake an episode of care assessment within the
clinical practice setting - assessed and graded in practice weighted (LO 1 & 2)

Formative assessment and feedback from Academic Assessor regarding professional values and proficiency progression end of placement.

Theory and practice:
Numeracy in nursing / drug calculations
Clinical Assessment – vital signs monitoring and use of PEWS including sepsis red flags
Assessment and management of deteriorating patients, pain assessment and response to uncontrolled symptoms and escalation using SBARD

Reflective practice
Placement preparation to include looking after yourself/resilience

Skills will be taught using simulation and in skills labs settings. Audio-visual presentations will also be used to enhance/embed these.