There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

The content of the Module reflects the issues that are facing children and their families in the 21 century. Students will see how policy and legislation is formed and their role as children's nurses in its implementation.
Research and evidence based practice
Historical perspective, cultural issues, changes in family/child rearing practices
Social, economic and political issues
Legislation and policy
Child Health Service
Primary Care, Multidisciplinary, multi-agency collaboration
Effect of illness on a family
Communication with families
Child Development
Assessment of development and health needs
Health surveillance, screening and immunisation
Health Inequalities
Mental health Issues
Child Protection
Children with special and complex needs
Palliative and terminal care
Death, dying and bereavement
Moral and ethical issues in contemporary society

LO1: Discuss the impact of family life and function on child and family health
LO2: Investigate the impact of wider social, economic and political issues on child health and development and service delivery
LO3: Discuss the role of the child health nurse in assessing the needs of children in the community
LO4: Explore the role of the nurse in public health issues
LO5: Discuss the role of the nurse, statutory and non-statutory organisations in delivering care
LO6 Discuss professional, moral and ethical issues within Child Health Nursing