The Department of Child Health Nursing is committed to preparing skilled pediatric nurses who can provide holistic, family-centered care to children from infancy through adolescence.
Department Overview
Child Health Nursing focuses on the unique healthcare needs of children at different developmental stages. Our department emphasizes preventive care, health promotion, and therapeutic interventions for sick children while involving families in the care process.
Areas of Focus
- Neonatal care and high-risk infant management
- Growth and development monitoring
- Immunization and preventive pediatrics
- Common childhood illnesses and infections
- Pediatric emergency and critical care
- Nutritional assessment and management
- Genetic and congenital disorders
- Child abuse identification and intervention
- Family-centered care and parent education
Clinical Training
Students gain practical experience in pediatric wards, neonatal intensive care units (NICU), pediatric outpatient departments, and community health centers. Training includes handling premature infants, managing childhood emergencies, and conducting immunization programs.
Department Facilities
- Pediatric nursing demonstration room with infant models
- Equipment for neonatal and pediatric care practice
- Play therapy and developmental assessment tools
- Multimedia resources for child health education
- Research support for pediatric nursing studies
Career Opportunities
Graduates can pursue careers in:
- Pediatric staff nurses in hospitals
- NICU specialists
- School health nurses
- Pediatric nurse practitioners
- Child health educators
- Immunization program coordinators