ChildrenÕs nursing is a challenging and fulfilling profession. As a child nurse you need to be committed and dedicated with the willingness to give time to others with care and compassion. You will learn the skills of clinical decision-making that is supported by knowledge and experience of providing healthcare to a diverse population.
The course combines theoretical study with clinical experience gained at LondonÕs leading hospitals, trusts and community settings. The School's facilities feature an excellent Clinical Skills Centre, including a simulated wards, where you canÊprepare for your practice experience. Whilst on clinical placements you will also benefit from exposure to the capitalÕs diverse population.
Throughout theÊChild NursingÊcourse from theÊCity, University of LondonÊyou will develop your knowledge, skills and interests in both general medicine and surgery in addition to specialist areas. You will learn through a range of methods including academic study,Êsimulated practice learning and clinical placements where you will have the opportunity to work alongside other health care professionals in a multidisciplinary team.
Career prospects
Career prospects are excellent with Postgraduate Diploma students securing employment as Band 5 Staff Nurses with Trusts including Barts Health NHS Trust, Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Great Ormond Street Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Guys and St ThomasÕ NHS Foundation Trust and North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust.
Nursing is a lifelong career with excellent progression opportunities in clinical management, education, research and clinical specialisms and many and varied career paths ranging from sister/ charge nurse, community nurse to nurse director. Specialisms include the following:
- Neonatal Care nurse specialist
- Diabetic nurse specialist.
- Emergency and Trauma care specialist
- School Nursing.
