The practice assessment document assesses achievement of required NMC proficiencies for Part 1 (LO1). This will include the professional values in practice and the medicines management for this part, these are detailed in the PAD.

The Practice Assessor and student will identify an appropriate episode of direct care involving meeting the needs of a person/family receiving care. Professionalism underpins all aspects of the student's performance. This is assessed and graded in practice (LO2, LO3).

BOTH PARTS MUST BE PASSED.

There is a non-compulsory formative episode of care in this PAD that can be used in preparation for the summative assessment.

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 the achievement of the NMC (2018) Future Nurse: Standards of Proficiency, for Part 1.
Knowledge and Understanding, Application

2. Demonstrate developing awareness of evidence-based knowledge and skills that are required to fulfil the children’s nurse role.

Knowledge and Understanding, Learning, Enquiry, Application

3. Applies knowledge and understanding of the concepts and principles that underpin safe children’s nursing in practice.

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 practice learning period 3. 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)

Holistic assessment in practice
Assessment and management of the deteriorating patient
Medicines management
Aseptic Non Touch Technique
Infection Prevention and Control
Introduction to Simulation
Mental Health First Aid Part 2
Reflective Practice
Placement Preparation