Study PgDip Specialist Practitioner: Community Children's Nursing at Liverpool John Moores University in the UK, School of Nursing and Advanced Practice
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PgDip Specialist Practitioner: Community Children's Nursing

UK

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What will I learn?

The Specialist Practitioner Community Children's Nursing qualification has been designed to equip learners with the knowledge and specialist skills to work as a SPQ CCN. The course will develop autonomous specialist practitioners who will be prepared to address the unique challenges of practice (beyond those of professional registration) to manage greater clinical complexity and risk, both in terms of the children, young people and families they care for, the caseloads they manage and the services they work within to address complex situations, advocating for individuals, families and communities. The course is delivered alongside the postgraduate diploma SPQ District Nursing and SCPHN School Nurse/Health Visitor. About this course Study at LJMU to complete a Specialist Practice Qualification in Community Children's Nursing with Integrated Supplementary and Non-Medical Prescribing (V300). This programme leads to recordable NMC qualifications in Specialist Practice and Independent and Supplementary Non-Medical Prescribing. Study for a Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) recordable qualification in Community Children's Nursing Learn from expert nurses and specialists on this contemporary course Benefit from a curriculum praised by the NMC for its enhanced practice perspective and outstanding fitness for practice Have your professional competencies (NMC, 2022) assessed in theory and practice Experience practice placements The key principles covered in the course include: advanced communication and clinical skills meeting the needs of culturally diverse communities effective collaboration with stakeholders advocating the rights and needs of vulnerable populations recognising public health needs addressing inequalities and compassionate leadership.

Which department am I in?

School of Nursing and Advanced Practice

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£17,750.00 (US$ 22,923) per year
Classroom based: £17,750, Laboratory based: £18,250

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved
Application deadline

Expected May 2027

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Liverpool John Moores University- City Campus

Byrom Street,

Liverpool,

L3 3AF, Northern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Undergraduate degree
In a relevant nursing subject
Consideration will be given to applicants who have evidence of successful Level 6 or Level 7 study

Relevant work experience
Must be registered as a Children's Nurse (level 1) on the NMC Register, with a minimum of 1 year post registration experience.

IELTS Academic Grade required (Minimum standards – courses may vary): 6.0 Overall with 5.5 in each component, TOEFL IBT Grade required (Minimum standards – courses may vary): 78 Overall with R18, W17, L17, S20.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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