Children s Nursing The pre-registration degree programme
The brighter choice for nursing The course The Department of Children s Nursing is one of the largest in the United Kingdom, with a dazzling reputation for excellence. As a leading provider of nursing, it s only fitting that we lead the way as one of the first universities to move onto the new Children s Nursing degree. We re committed to providing the very highest standard of training and the new degree offers you the best possible start to a bright career in nursing. This dynamic course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to assess and manage the nursing care needs of children, including those with acute and long-term conditions. It also develops your abilities as a student nurse to consider the wider aspects influencing children s health needs, preparing you for future leadership in an ever-changing health care system. All teaching for the course is undertaken at the Southwark campus. Brighter reasons to study with us No fees tuition fees funded by the NHS Bursaries available No.1 modern university in the UK for graduate starting salaries (Sunday Times University Guide 2011) One of London s leading universities for graduate employment for nursing (UniStats 2011) Placements at world-renowned hospitals and Trusts Two intakes a year in March and September Our partner Trusts Our professional partnerships provide our students with incredible real-world learning experiences is some of Greater London s most highly regarded settings. We re proud to partner with: Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Evelina Children s Hospital at Guy s and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust King s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust Whipps Cross University Hospital NHS Trust Course modules Year 1: Introduction to life sciences Practice skills for nursing Professional values, ethics and law Social sciences and nursing Theories of nursing and children s nursing practice Communication with children and young people Year 2: Mental wellbeing and physical health Public health and health policy Research methods and use of evidence Child development and childhood transitions Life sciences and medicines management Common childhood illnesses Year 3: Politics of health Leadership, management and supervision Pharmacology and medicines management Care of the acutely ill child Best practice in children s nursing Complex and high dependency care of children
Placements What our students say Jessica Taylor BSc (Hons) Children s Nursing I really enjoy studying Children s Nursing at LSBU. The staff are so friendly and I have learnt so much and developed my skills in so many varied areas. I love the practical skills sessions. Being a kinetic learner, it really helps me to learn in a way that best suits me. My current placement is at Great Ormond Street Hospital and it is such an amazing opportunity to put into practice all I have learnt. I also really enjoyed my community placement at a learning disability school. I am passionate about caring for sick children and their families and so by becoming a registered nurse, I am on my way to achieving my goals. As a children s nursing student, you will spend approximately 50% of your course on clinical placement, learning from qualified and experienced practitioners. These exciting learning experiences will provide you with the skills and expertise to become a safe and proficient children s nurse and prepare you to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). Your placements will be at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, Evelina Children s Hospital, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, University College London Hospital or King s College Hospital. You will also have a placement in the community. As a Havering contracted student, your placements will be at Queen s Hospital in Romford, Whipps Cross Hospital in Leytonstone, and King George Hospital in Goodmayes, along with a placement in the community. Emma Eldred BSc (Hons) Children s Nursing When I left school I worked as a community nursery nurse in a Health Visiting team at a local Trust. I really enjoyed the role and was keen to progress into Children s Nursing. I had met some LSBU students on placement in my workplace and they all spoke highly of the course. So when I found out my employer had links with LSBU and offered to sponsor my degree, I jumped at the opportunity. You need to be really self-motivated to study nursing. The best thing about LSBU is the support from teachers they are always on hand to help. I like the fact you can learn your practical skills at uni so you feel more prepared and confident when you go out on placement.
How to apply Interviews and testing All applications are made online via UCAS at ucas.ac.uk. When preparing to apply, ensure you follow this checklist to enable you to submit a comprehensive application and give you the best chance of success. Starting your application Do your research about children s nursing Go to ucas.ac.uk and start your application The UCAS code for the BSc (Hons) Children s Nursing is B730 The institution code for London South Bank University is L75 Entry criteria Ensure you meet the following criteria: 5 GCSEs/equivalent (C or above) to include Maths and English; plus 200 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two A-Levels (or equivalent); or Pass in a QAA recognised Access to Nursing course (45 credits Level 3 including 21 at merit grade); or NVQ Level 3 in Care with at least one year of relevant work experience; or A recognised equivalent. Personal statement Spend time preparing a comprehensive personal statement tell us about yourself and what has influenced you to choose children s nursing as a career. Discuss any personal qualities you believe might support you in the role as professional nurse draw on any relevant experience you have this doesn t have to be with children. What you have learnt from working with other groups of people will also be valued. Don t underestimate yourself consider the challenges and learning you have acquired from work experience or fulltime/part-time employment. Remember, a well written personal statement will support your application at short listing. For help on drafting a personal statement, visit ucas.ac.uk/students/applying/ howtoapply/personalstatement Completing the application List all exams and courses you have completed, regardless of the final result. This gives an insight into your ability to complete the task set. Complete the employment section and account for any gaps. Be accurate when identifying the final grades achieved. Take time to read through your application and ensure all spelling is correct. As part of the selection process, you will be expected to undertake an interview, along with a numeracy and literacy test. Strong numeracy and literacy skills are essential for nursing students, and you should undertake some prior revision. This will help boost your confidence and ensure you know what to expect on the day. Sample tests are available at lsbu.ac.uk/hsc/courses/interviews. If you have any problems passing these sample tests, then you may need some extra help. There are a range of self-help aids available from most bookshops. Interview checklist Practise sample numeracy and literacy tests Dress appropriately for the interview Be clear and convincing about your choice of career during the interview Reflect on your personal qualities and skills and what you have learnt from any placement or work experience. As part of the application process we also ask applicants to complete an online MENDAS survey, which assesses your attributes for children s nursing and gives you an idea of the various scenarios you might face.
Make the brighter choice and study Children s Nursing at London South Bank University. Further information Visit lsbu.ac.uk/studynursing for further information and details of upcoming open days. Contact: Maggie Clinton Senior Lecturer Children s Nursing clintom@lsbu.ac.uk 020 7815 8073 Apply online at ucas.ac.uk