Child Health Nursing
Paediatric Nursing Department
The Department of Paediatric Nursing aims to prepare graduate nurses with specialized knowledge and skills in child health nursing. Students are trained to provide comprehensive, family-centred and evidence-based nursing care to normal children and children with minor or major health disorders in hospital and community settings.
Child Health
Knowledge
Clinical
Skills
Family-Centred
Care
Evidence-Based
Practice
Compassionate Child Care
Promoting healthy growth and child-centred nursing care.
Overall Objectives
The department aims to develop competent nurses with specialized knowledge and skills in child health nursing and promote quality, family-centred and evidence-based care.
Develop Competent Nurses
Develop competent nurses with specialized knowledge in child health nursing.
Clinical Experiences
Provide well-planned and supervised paediatric clinical experiences.
Assessment Skills
Develop skills in physical, developmental and nutritional assessment of children.
Quality Nursing Care
Provide quality nursing care to healthy and sick children.
Family-Centred Care
Promote family-centred and child-centred nursing care.
Technological Developments
Introduce students to current technological developments in paediatric and neonatal care.
Research Skills
Develop research skills in child health nursing.
Effective Communication
Promote effective communication with children, parents and healthcare professionals.
Health Education & Counselling
Develop skills in health education and counselling for children and families.
Evidence-Based Practice
Encourage evidence-based nursing practice in paediatric healthcare.
Paediatric Nursing Activities in the Hospital
Students participate in supervised clinical activities that develop their skills in child health assessment, newborn care, treatment, patient education and family support.
Child Health Assessment
Assessing the health status and general well-being of children.
History Collection
Collecting relevant medical and developmental histories from parents and caregivers.
Physical Examination
Performing supervised physical examinations and clinical assessments of children.
Growth & Development
Assessing children's growth patterns and developmental milestones.
Nutritional Assessment
Evaluating nutritional status and identifying age-appropriate dietary needs.
Immunization Activities
Participating in immunization activities and vaccination awareness programmes.
Under-Five Clinic
Participating in child health assessment and preventive care activities.
Newborn & Maternal Care
Learning newborn care and supporting maternal and infant health education.
Breastfeeding Education
Educating mothers about breastfeeding and infant nutrition.
Breastfeeding Techniques
Demonstrating appropriate breastfeeding positions and techniques.
Breast Milk Collection & Storage
Educating mothers about breast milk collection, handling and storage.
Sterilization of Feeding Articles
Learning safe cleaning and sterilization practices for infant feeding equipment.
Baby Bath & Newborn Care
Practising newborn hygiene, bathing and essential infant care procedures.
Formula Feeding
Learning safe formula preparation and appropriate infant feeding practices.
Diarrhoeal Disease Management
Learning prevention and management of diarrhoeal diseases in children.
Pre & Post-operative Care
Providing supervised nursing care before and after surgical procedures.
Surgical Nursing Care
Learning nursing care for children undergoing major and minor surgeries.
Case Studies & Presentations
Conducting clinical case studies and presenting patient care findings.
Child Health Education
Participating in health education programmes for children and families.
Home-care Education
Educating parents and caregivers about home-based child care.
Neonatal and NICU Care
Students are exposed to neonatal care and appropriate NICU practices, helping them develop knowledge and skills in caring for newborns who require specialized medical attention.
Clinical learning includes newborn monitoring, thermal care, feeding support, infection prevention, and supervised exposure to neonatal procedures.
Special Observances
The department participates in child-health awareness activities that promote breastfeeding, child welfare, immunization and disease prevention.
World Breastfeeding Week
Promoting breastfeeding awareness and supporting healthy infant nutrition.
Children's Day
Celebrating children and promoting child welfare, health and well-being.
Immunization Awareness Programmes
Creating awareness about immunization, vaccination and childhood disease prevention.
Child Welfare & Disease Prevention
Promoting child health, preventive care and community awareness initiatives.