22Nov
Undergraduate This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.
Anglia Ruskin University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Learn how to provide care for babies, children and young people and gain NMC registration in an additional field of practice. Upgrade your existing nursing degree by learning the specialist skills and knowledge required of a child nurse. You’ll learn in the classroom and through hands-on placements, covering the assessment and treatment of children who are acutely ill and/or have complex care needs, as well as effective communication with, and advocacy of young patients and their families. When you graduate, you’ll be ready to practice as a registered children’s nurse. Why ARU?
- Gain practical experience with 50% clinical placements in healthcare settings.
- Get relevant, up-to-date training thanks to our partnerships with NHS Trusts.
- Build your clinical skills in state-of-the-art simulation suites.
- Graduate ready to work as a registered children's nurse.
Modules
Clinical Decision Making in the Acutely Unwell Child and Young Person Applying public health to children and young people’s nursing Contemporary Children and Young People’s Nursing Practice 3 Leading and managing quality in the care of children and young people Managing the Care of Children and Young People with Complex Care Needs Into ARU
Assessment method
You’ll spend the year mastering the theory and practice of child nursing. As well as learning how to recognise and respond to acute deterioration, and assess and manage children with complex care needs, you’ll explore the political and social factors that influence children and young people in the UK, and develop your skills in leading the delivery of quality care. You’ll complete two 12-week placements, allowing you to hone your practical skills and prepare to work as a registered children's nurse.
How to apply
14Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.aru.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/graduate-diploma-nursing-children#entry_requirements
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
https://www.aru.ac.uk/student-life/preparing-for-study/help-with-finances/undergraduate
https://www.aru.ac.uk/study/tuition-fees
Provider information
Anglia Ruskin University
East Road
Cambridge
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