Nursing (Children's) Direct Entry

About this course

Children's nursing is a demanding and deeply rewarding specialism that requires practitioners to combine clinical expertise with sensitivity to the particular emotional and developmental needs of young patients and their families. Unlike adult nursing, children's nursing demands an understanding of how illness and treatment are experienced differently across the full span of childhood, from newborns to adolescents, and how effective care always involves parents and carers as essential partners. This two-year Direct Entry programme at the University of Derby is designed for applicants who already hold a Foundation Degree and are registered as Nursing Associates, offering an accelerated route to qualification as a Registered Nurse (Child). The programme is a holistic learning experience that develops both clinical competence and emotional resilience. You will build on the knowledge and sk

Where its graduates go

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