Overview of children and young people's nursing

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Visit our overview to children and young people’s (CYP) nursing, with a first-hand account of what it’s like to be a children’s nurse. Here you can also find out more about the wide range of career options for CYP nurses, including non-clinical roles.

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Children and young people

Who is this resource for?

This resource is aimed at nurses across all settings and levels of practice, including students of health, social work and care professions.

What will this resource give me?

general overview of CYP’s nursing and the different settings
the different career options for CYP nurses and how to find more information
first-hand account of being a children’s nurse
information on the development of a CYP Specialist Interest Group
further information about the role of the RCN CYP Professional Lead.

Resource last reviewed

21 Aug 2022

Resource lead

Carli Whittaker

The RCN delivers quality-assured and up-to-date resources for the nursing workforce. Reviewed annually in line with the RCN Quality Assurance policy, all RCN Learn resources meet the RCN’s Nine Quality Standards.

Who is this resource for?

This resource is aimed at nurses and nursing support workers across all settings and levels of practice, including students of health, social work and care professions.

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