Seeking Insights: What’s It Really Like to Be a Child Nurse?

Hi everyone,

I’m currently considering a career in child nursing and would love to hear from those of you who are already in the field or studying it currently. What’s it really like? What are the challenges and rewards you experience daily? I would also appreciate insight from nurses in general ( doesn’t have to be child.)

I’m particularly interested in:

• Typical day-to-day responsibilities
• Emotional aspects of the job
• Relationships with patients and families
• Advice for someone applying to the course
• How to deal with the mental toll as someone who is quite emotional/sensitive.

Your insights would be invaluable as I explore this path. Thanks in advance for sharing your experiences!

Looking forward to hearing from you!

#Nursing #Childnursing #Nursingandmidwifery #Paediatricnurse

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by ciara-G

Hi everyone,
I’m currently considering a career in child nursing and would love to hear from those of you who are already in the field or studying it currently. What’s it really like? What are the challenges and rewards you experience daily? I would also appreciate insight from nurses in general ( doesn’t have to be child.)
I’m particularly interested in:
• Typical day-to-day responsibilities
• Emotional aspects of the job
• Relationships with patients and families
• Advice for someone applying to the course
• How to deal with the mental toll as someone who is quite emotional/sensitive.
Your insights would be invaluable as I explore this path. Thanks in advance for sharing your experiences!
Looking forward to hearing from you!
#Nursing #Childnursing #Nursingandmidwifery #Paediatricnurse

Hi,

I'm currently a 2nd year childrens nurse at Wrexham University, through my experiences so far I have found the course has been amazing.

On the university side of things, you will find that you need to complete 2300 hours of both theory and placement hours respectfully. This flies by - especially on placements!

In terms of day-to-day responsibilities this will vary from each university and placement area alongside your year of practice. For example, last year I completed observations, documentation, attended with staff to A&E, and went to watch an operation in theatre. All of these have been amazing experiences and allowed for a professional relationship to be built with the patients and their families. It's amazing to be a part of a childs journey through their time in hospital or in the community.

Whilst there are emotional times I found that the universities and the local healthboards support teams have been amazing. Additionally, by having de-stresses such as arts and crafts as well as playing games I have been able to relax following stressful shifts, which hopefully you'll be able to do to!

In terms of applying for the course this will vary depending on if you apply via UCAS or by the university itself, you will most likely recievce an offer for an interview before recieving your conditional offer.

Please see the following link for more information on applying and an in-sight into a day in the life as a childrens nurse on placement here at Wrexham University 🙂

https://wrexham.ac.uk/blog/categories/student-blogs/

Feel free to ask any more questions you may have and good luck out there!
Shannon - WrexhamUniReps

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