CHILD HEALTH / PEDIATRICS NURSING

The Child Health Nursing Department is a core academic and clinical department in a nursing college. It focuses on preparing nursing students to care for children, adolescents and their families across diverse healthcare settings, addressing developmental, acute and chronic health needs. This department emphasizes holistic, family-centred care and is typically integrated into undergraduate programs (B.Sc. Nursing, GNM) from the second year onward, alongside foundational nursing courses. Child Health Nursing serves as a critical pillar of nursing education, equipping students with expertise in growth monitoring, paediatric disease management, preventive care and health promotion. It integrates theoretical knowledge with clinical training in settings such as paediatric wards, neonatal ICUs, schools and community health programs. The department emphasizes evidence-based practice, ethical decision-making and advocacy for vulnerable populations, ensuring graduates can address the unique physical, emotional and social needs of children and families.