Children and Young People's Nursing

About this course

Children and young people's nursing is a profession built on a commitment to the health and wellbeing of some of the most vulnerable members of society, from newborns and infants through to young adults. It requires a distinctive blend of clinical knowledge, technical skill, emotional intelligence and the ability to communicate effectively with children at different developmental stages and with their families. The discipline draws on paediatric medicine, developmental psychology, safeguarding principles and family-centred care, and it demands practitioners who can adapt quickly to rapidly changing clinical situations. At the University of Northampton, this three-year full-time programme is registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and leads to qualification as a registered nurse in the children and young people's field. You will study anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, child de

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