Department Name: Child Health Nursing

Course Offered: M.Sc. Nursing.

Recognized By:

1. Indian Nursing Council (INC)
2. Government of Maharashtra
3. Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS)
4. Maharashtra Nursing Council (MNC)
5. Maharashtra State Board of Nursing & Paramedical Education,Mumbai(MSBNPE)

Vision

• To develop expertise in child health nursing through quality education, innovative clinical practice, and research.
• The department aims to cultivate a deep understanding of modern child care concepts and promote the use of up-to-date trends and technology in providing comprehensive, family-centered nursing care to children from neonates to adolescents.

Mission

• To prepare students for professional nursing roles by equipping them to provide promotive, preventive, curative, and rehabilitative services for children across age groups in a variety of clinical and community settings.
• Foster a culture of academic excellence, continuous research, professional development, and leadership within child health nursing.
• Encourage the use of evidence-based practices and lifelong learning to enhance both student and patient outcomes.
• Inspire learners to rediscover abilities in child health, value interdisciplinary collaboration, and advocate for child and family well-being.

OBJECTIVES:

Prepare graduates to:

• Deliver comprehensive, compassionate, and ethical care to children and their families in both hospitals and communities.
• Identify and address health needs of children at various developmental stages, applying the nursing process in all care settings.
• Demonstrate skills in physical, developmental, and nutritional assessments for pediatric clients.
• Collaborate effectively with other healthcare professionals and community groups in planning and providing quality care.
• Develop as educators, managers, researchers, and leaders in child health nursing practice.
• Remain committed to professional growth through clinical excellence, research, and community engagement.
• Engage in ongoing research to advance pediatric healthcare practices and outcomes for children.
• Incorporate family-centered approaches and ethical considerations in all aspects of pediatric care.

FACULTY PROFILE:

WORKLOAD ON CHILD HEALTH NURSING DEPARTMENT:

Clinical Posting:

Clinical postings are planned according to the clinical curricular requirement of the students at, B.K.L. Walawalkar Hospital, Dervan.