Children’s nurse
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I care for everyone from new‑borns to teenagers. I need to understand their specific health needs and how to minimise the impact of illness. It’s always helpful to build good relationships with the children and their parents or guardians.
Top skills
Good listening and communication
Care and compassion
Critical thinking
Other roles children’s nursing could lead to:
Neonatal nurse
A&E nurse
Intensive care nurse
Theatre nurse
Cancer and palliative care nurse
Community children's nurse
Management
What training do I need to become a children’s nurse?
A Children’s and Young People’s Nursing degree and to be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
Bursary info
Funding packages are available for eligible nursing and midwifery degree students including a non-means tested and non-repayable bursary which will rise to £10k per year, from 2020/21. For more info, visit Student Awards Agency Scotland and check out our handy guide.
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