“Are Children’s Nurses Future-Proof?”

We will explore a timely and important question: do we still need registered children’s nurses in the future health system?

Discussion leads: Dr Jean Davies, Chair ABPN and Kath Evans, Deputy Chair ABPN
​Question:

This interactive webinar will explore a timely and important question: do we still need registered children’s nurses in the future health system?

Brief overview:

As services evolve and workforce models shift, there is increasing discussion around generic roles and skill-sharing across professional groups. This session will create a space to critically explore what is at stake — asking whether children’s nursing remains essential, and if so, why.

Together, we will examine the distinct knowledge, skills and approaches that children’s nurses bring to the care of babies, children and young people, including:

• delivering developmentally appropriate, child-centred care
• working in partnership with families
• recognising and responding to risk, vulnerability and safeguarding needs
• navigating complexity across physical, mental health and social care systems

The session will also consider where children’s nurses share common ground with the wider nursing workforce, and how we articulate a clear, evidence-based case for specialist practice in the context of ongoing debates about role genericism.

Through discussion and shared insight, participants will contribute to shaping a strong, collective narrative about the future of children’s nursing and its critical role in delivering safe, high-quality care.

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