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BSc ( Hons ) Nursing: Child Health. Plymouth University ‘Engendering Excellence’. The Qualification. Programme Structure. BSc (Hons) Nursing: Child Health. Aim of Programme to produce child health nurses:. BSc ( Hons ) Nursing: Child Health: progression of learning. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Plymouth University‘Engendering Excellence’
BSc (Hons) Nursing: Child Health
The Qualification
BSc (Hons) Nursing: Child Health
Register as a Child Nurse (NMC)
Programme Structure
50% Theory:50% Practice
120 credits
120 credits
102 credits
BSc (Hons) Nursing: Child Health
Aim of Programme to produce child health nurses:
Safe, competent, confident practitioner
Accountable and Autonomous
Research aware
Non-judgemental and anti-discriminatory
BSc (Hons) Nursing: Child Health: progression of learning
YEAR 3:Competence
YEAR 2:Developing competence
YEAR 1:Foundation skills and knowledge
Placements linked to theory
Practice
Theory
YEAR 1: modulesFoundation Skills
Taster Week •Preparation for practice and critical thinking
Practice 1: e.g. Acute
•Communication•Child health and primary child health
Practice 2: e.g. Community
•Psychosocial aspects of child health•Clinical skills
YEAR 2: modulesDeveloping Skills
Practice 1: Acute•Acute care of the child•Clinical skills
Practice 2a:e.g. learning disability
•Complex needs•Pharmacology
Practice 2: e.g. CAHMS•Evidence Based Practice•Mental Health
YEAR 3: ModulesCompetence
Practice 1a: SCBU•High dependency•Clinical skills
Practice 1b: ED•Management and leadership•Evidence Based Practice
Practice 2: e.g. Acute or Community
•Public health
Course Structure
CHN 101 Foundation of C hild H ealthcare (20 C redits )
CHN 102 Foundations of
P rimary C hild H ealth (20 C redits )
Term 2
CHN 104 Communication and Engagement
Skills with C hilden, Young People and Families (10 C redits )
Placement Acute paediatrics &
HV/SN
Term 2
CHN 204 Children and Young People with Mental Health Needs (10 Credits)
CHN 205 Med icines for C hildren and Y oung P eople (20 C redits )
Term 2
NRS 301 Management & Leadership and T ransition to P rofessional P ractice (2 0 C redits )
CHN 301 Contemporary Public Health for Child and Family (20 Credits)
NRS 201 K nowledge and Skills for Evidence - Based Practice (1) (20 C redits )
Term 1
NRS 101 Preparation for P ractice and C ritical T hinking (30 C redits )
Year 1 Level 4 Year 2 Level 5 Year 3 Level 6
CHN
202 D
eveloping Competence in N
ursing Skills and Decision M
aking (30 Credits)
CHN
203 Children and Young People w
ith Complex N
eeds and Multi
-professional Care
(20 Credits)
Placement Acute paediatrics &
LD, MH
, Comm
unity, Children with Chronic Illness
Placement H
DU
, A/E, ICU, Theatres, N
ICU, &
Paediatric Acute and C
omm
unity
NRS 302
C
Knowledge and Skills for Evidence
-Based Practice
(2) (30 Credits)
CHN
302 Competence in Skills and Clinical D
ecision Making (30 Credits)
Term 1
CHN 201 Acute Care of Children and Youn g People (20 C redits )
CHN 303 Critical Care of Children and Young People (2 0 C redits )
BSc (Hons ) Nursing: Child Health Structure
1 week acute paediatric
placement Term
1
CHN
105 Psychosocial Issues in the H
ealthcare of Children and Young People (10 credits)
CHN
103 Foundation skills and C
linical Decision M
aking ( 30 Credits)
Student Support
student
Placement Development Teams (PDT)
Set up to ensure students have quality support in their practice placements
Partnership between HE institutions, and placement providers
Innovative support linked to our Centre of Excellence and Placement Learning (Ceppl)
Placements & Study CentresYou will be asked to list your preferences for placements and you will travel on at least one occasion to an area that is not your first choice.
Recommended skillsNumeracy: Including fractions & Decimals
IT: Word processing, e-mail and the use of the internet
Literacy: scan reading, academic writing, spelling and grammar
Preference to sciencesBiology
Entry competitive
Your ApplicationWhat we look for:
Totality of the application:
GCSE: Five GCSE grades C or above, must include English, Maths and a Science
A levels: 280 UCAS tariff points (minimum 160 points from two A levels). Preference given to human biology and study within last 5 years.
Apply before all qualifications are obtained
Non Standard Academic Qualifications:
•BTEC National Certificate or Diploma in a Science or Health related subject or Access to higher education
•Applications from those returning to education are welcome
•For non-postgraduate applications evidence of academic study in the last five years is required
•Personal statement
•References
Your ApplicationWhat we look for:
Personal Statement
•Demonstrate an interest and knowledge for the profession
•Evidence of related work experience
•Demonstrate evidence of good communication skills
•Ability to care for others
•Problem solving and use of initiative
Personal Statement
•Ability to study/work independently and in groups
•Extra curricular/outside interests
•Willingness to learn
•Quality of written work
•Supportive reference
Selections Days
As part of the selection process, any applicant whose qualifications, personal statement and references score highly will be invited to attend a nursing recruitment day.These days consist of:• a written assessment • oral communication assessment.
You must attend a nursing selection day in order to be offered a place.
If Offered a Place
• Commitment to the course
• Be sure before you start
• Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check
• Occupational health screen
Conditional Offer
For non A level applicants on your receipt of successful attainment of the required qualifications please notify the Admissions Department immediately!
BSc (Hons) Nursing: Child Healthat
PLYMOUTH UNIVERSITY
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