MSc Pre-registration Nursing (Child Health)

• Access a range of child-specific placements across Devon, Cornwall and Somerset spanning the health, social and educational sector.
• Engage with a curriculum focusing on the acute and community care of children, young people and families.
• A 40-credit systematic review module prepares you to perform as a capable and autonomous practitioner, fit for registration in the child health field of nursing practice.
• Students in Plymouth can train and practice professional healthcare skills in an inspiring purpose-built environment, InterCity Place.
• Once graduated you are eligible to apply for registration with the NMC as a 'Registered Nurse – Child Health'.

• a personal statement
• references
• confirmation of academic attainment.

• Have a strong GCSE profile of five GCSE or O level subjects at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent).
• Have taken subjects that include English, Mathematics and a Science.
• Have a Bachelor (honours) degree from an Institution of Higher Education usually at a 2:2 or above.
• Usually have an A level or equivalent in a science or social science.
• Be currently employed in a relevant clinical practice area with achievement of a minimum of 750 verified hours in this role. Individuals with recent healthcare experience will be considered in some circumstances. Relevant experience includes, for example hospitals, GP surgeries, hospices, and other community settings (subject to RPL). Evidence of clinical hours are to be confirmed by a registered nurse and will be mapped against the stage one values and proficiencies for the Nursing programme.
• A copy of the your job description will be obtained to establish the appropriateness of the clinical experience.
• If the individual confirming practice hours is not registered as a nurse in the UK, additional evidence of the verifier’s registration credentials will be required.
• In addition to the above, evidence of academic study within the last five years is usually required. Ideally this should be one of the qualifications listed here, but the admissions team will assess on a case-by-case basis.
• Please note you will be asked to provide a CV at the assessment stage of this process

Deferred entry

• Babies
  Children’s nurses work with new-borns that can be very poorly and need urgent medical assistance in a neonatal unit. Some babies may need short-term intervention or long-term care. You’ll also work with bereaved parents.
• Children with eating disorders
  You’ll work with children up to the age of 18 that may be suffering from an eating disorder or weight management issues.
• Minor ailments
  Children’s nurses treat children with a range of minor conditions such as cuts, broken bones, bruises and many more.
• Serious conditions 
  You work with children who may be suffering from cancer, congenital disorders, burns, infections, inherited diseases, organ failures, rare conditions and many more. You may see children that are in hospital for months at a time, or those that are admitted on a frequent basis. Children’s nurses work with children in intensive care, who have come out from surgery, and those requiring end of life care.
• Developmental conditions
  You’ll work with children that may have mental or physical developmental conditions that may impact their transition into adulthood. You may also work with children with learning difficulties or special needs.

•  children who are frightened or anxious
•  children who are separated from their parents
•  children that cannot communicate
•  children in pain
•  children with mental health conditions
•  parents or carers who might be distressed
•  children who might be under child protection.

•  NHS hospitals
•  Specialist departments such as neonatal, A&E, children’s and cancer wards
•  Public health and policy making
•  Communities
•  Patient’s homes
•  Clinics
•  Private practice
•  GP surgeries
•  School health education
•  Events
•  Education and academia
•  Research
•  Leadership roles
•  Voluntary roles