Primary and Community Care (Community Children's Nursing) (SPQ)

At the University of Surrey you’ll work at an advanced level to deliver, lead and influence care for the benefit of babies, children, young people and their families, and the community you serve.Learn from experienced professionals who are experts in their respective fields and who will ensure that you receive high-quality education and mentorship.

Career opportunities

• While studying the Primary and Community Care (Community Children's Nursing) (SPQ) program you can benefit from our established partnerships with local healthcare institutions and community organisations, providing you with valuable clinical opportunities. You will gain hands-on experience and apply your learning in real-world settings under the supervision of experienced practice assessors and supervisors.On this course, you’ll study a comprehensive curriculum, which covers a wide range of topics relevant to community and children’s nursing practice. We will teach you how to deliver high-quality evidence-based care to babies, children and young people in the home environment and support carers, families and communities everywhere.You will acquire the specialist knowledge, skills and attributes needed to work as a nurse in the community, where more autonomous decision-making is required. Achieving this qualification will give you greater clinical autonomy and encourage independent decision-making and leadership in complex and high-risk situations. 100% of graduates from our School of Health Sciences are in employment or further study (Graduate Outcomes 2024, HESA).On completion of the course, you will gain the NMC recordable qualification of Community Nursing SPQ Community Children’s Nursing.

Recognised by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a post-registration and CPD qualification.

Courses include:

• Advancing Practice In Long Term Conditions

• Patient Safety, Quality And Risk

• Research Design And Methodology

• Effective Leadership In Professional Practice

• Advanced Medicines Management

• Holistic Pain Management

• Application Of Decision Making