| Description | Dwynwen discussed the future of children's nursing, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a distinct field of practice with specific knowledge requirements. She highlighted challenges in making children's nursing more visible and responsive, and the need for continual learning and professional development. Dwynwen shared her experiences as a school nurse in Wales, including the shift from health promotion to child protection and safeguarding after the Children Act 2004, and the challenges of this change. She also discussed the importance of developing relationships with school leaders and staff, balancing workload with job requirements, and studying for a nursing degree part-time while working as a school nurse. |