About the Programme

Advance your nursing career in a clinical nursing specialization!
Apply to do the Post Graduate Diploma in Paediatric Nursing at the Cave Hill Campus of the University of the West Indies (UWI) in Barbados.

What Will I Study?

• Apply the best current evidence of knowledge synthesized from critical analysis and theoretical concepts along with the child and family’s preferences and values.
• Deliver safe and professional paediatric nursing care, through ethical decision making.
• Provide education and support to children and families with specialized paediatric care needs.
• Initiate evidence-based quality improvement activities based on identified issues and priorities related to nursing practice and child health.

Facilities and Resources

Enhance your learning experience by fully utilising our:

• Fully equipped computer laboratory
• Fully equipped Medical Library at the Errol Walrond Building, Clinical Skills Complex
• Other resources include task trainers and low fidelity mannequins
• Experienced nursing faculty are available to assist you on this journey

Career Opportunities

Career options include leadership positions in clinical, chronic and complex care in primary, secondary and tertiary healthcare settings.

Possible careers include:

• Specialist paediatric nurse in primary and acute care settings

Why Study in Barbados

Come for a semester on Study Abroad or do a full degree in a multicultural learning environment.

Enjoy the beach, experience the culture and excel in your studies.

We welcome local, international and regional students.

Additional Information

Please see the link below to our current MScN programmes. MScN in other specializations Coming soon

https://www.cavehill.uwi.edu/fms/programmes/postgraduate/master-of-science-in-nursing.aspx

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