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This qualitative study aimed to explore the experiences of the first cohort of students (<jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\u00a0=\u00a014) during this course in order to evaluate the programme.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Background<\/jats:title><jats:p>The Bachelor of Nursing: Child Health was implemented in 2016 to develop nurses\u2019 knowledge and skills in child health and improve child health outcomes and so on.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Design<\/jats:title><jats:p>The qualitative evaluation study used an exploratory, descriptive design.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>The 14 nurses who constituted the first cohort of students were selected as study participants. Individual semi\u2010structured interviews were conducted between August and December 2018. Thematic analysis was undertaken following the Braun and Clarke six\u2010phase process to generate themes and sub\u2010themes from the data. The Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research checklist guided the reporting of the study.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>Interviews revealed important feedback about the course, including areas to strengthen and avenues to improve it in the future. Four themes emerged: learning during the Bachelor of Nursing: Child Health, support during the course, challenges experienced during the course and suggested course improvements in the future. The study found that theoretical sessions combined with practical and interactive activities were most effective in learning both theoretical concepts and their related clinical applications and skills. Although support was generally available during the course, participants emphasised their responsibility to take the lead in their learning and seek support when required. The lack of mentoring combined with logistical difficulties were perceived as barriers to learning. Participant recommendations support further development of the child health nursing specialisation, with specific strengthening in areas such as teaching and mentoring, logistics, course curriculum and human and material resources.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Implications for nursing and health policy<\/jats:title><jats:p>Given the potential benefits of increasing nurses\u2019 knowledge and skills in child health and paediatric care on reducing neonatal and child mortality and morbidity, ongoing support for the implementation of this course in Solomon Islands and more broadly across the Pacific region is recommended. The provision of such support is a local, regional and a global responsibility. 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