Paediatric Nursing
A specialised working group of NSA Luxembourg committed to advocating for paediatric nursing students and advancing the quality of child-centred healthcare education in Luxembourg.
Caring for the youngest patients
The Pediatric Commission is one of five specialised commissions within NSA Luxembourg. It brings together qualified paediatric nurses and current students enrolled in the BSc Paediatric Nursing programme at the Université du Luxembourg.
Paediatric nursing requires a unique blend of clinical precision and emotional intelligence. Working with neonates, infants, children, and adolescents demands specialised knowledge in developmental physiology, family-centred care, age-appropriate communication, and child safeguarding.
The commission acts as the primary voice for paediatric nursing students, identifying challenges specific to their clinical placements — from neonatal intensive care to paediatric emergency — and ensuring their concerns are heard by hospitals, the university, and professional bodies.
The Team
Qualified professionals and current students united for paediatric nursing.
Commission Goals
Student Advocacy
Represent the interests of paediatric nursing students in discussions with the university, hospitals, and health authorities to improve training conditions and clinical placement quality.
Clinical Placement Quality
Work with hospital paediatric departments to ensure student placements offer meaningful learning experiences across neonatal care, general paediatrics, paediatric emergency, and developmental care.
Family-Centred Care
Promote the principles of family-centred care in paediatric nursing education, emphasising communication with parents and caregivers as a core competency for students.
Peer Support Network
Foster a supportive community among paediatric nursing students, organising study groups, mentoring partnerships, and experience-sharing sessions between cohorts.
IVS Recognition
Support the broader NSA initiative to establish the "Infirmier en Voie de Spécialisation" (IVS) status, ensuring paediatric students are properly recognised during their hospital rotations.
Continuing Education
Identify opportunities for additional training in areas such as paediatric pain management, child development screening, neonatal resuscitation, and psychosocial support for hospitalised children.
Missions & Progress
Commission Establishment & Governance
Formalised the commission structure, appointed its president and members, and established operating procedures aligned with NSA Luxembourg's internal regulations and engagement charter.
Support for IVS Proposal
Contributed to the association-wide initiative proposing the "Infirmier en Voie de Spécialisation" title to hospital directions, providing input specific to the paediatric specialisation context.
Clinical Placement Evaluation Framework
Developing a structured system to collect student feedback on paediatric clinical placements across Luxembourg's hospitals, with the aim of identifying best practices and areas for improvement.
Inter-Cohort Mentoring Programme
Building a peer mentoring initiative connecting first-year paediatric specialisation students with graduates and senior students for guidance on clinical challenges and academic preparation.
Partnership with Paediatric Departments
Initiating dialogue with paediatric departments at major hospitals to explore collaboration on educational events, case-study sessions, and shadowing opportunities for students.
Paediatric Nursing in Luxembourg
The paediatric nurse is a specialised healthcare professional trained to care for patients from birth through adolescence. Their practice encompasses the unique physiological, psychological, and developmental needs of children and their families.
Since September 2023, the paediatric nursing specialisation is offered at the Université du Luxembourg as a 4-semester Bachelor of Science programme, accepting up to 15 students per cohort. Prior to this, the training was provided at the LTPS (now ENSA).
Paediatric nurses in Luxembourg work across a wide range of settings: neonatal intensive care units (NICU), general paediatric wards, paediatric surgery, paediatric emergency departments, outpatient clinics, school health services, and community-based child health programmes. Their role extends beyond clinical care to include health education for families, developmental screening, and psychosocial support.
Passionate about paediatric nursing?
Whether you are a current paediatric nursing student, a qualified professional, or simply interested in child health — we welcome your involvement and ideas.