CHILD HEALTH NURSING
Welcome to the Department of Child Health Nursing at Mar Sleeva College of Nursing, Palai. Our department is committed to enhance the health and well-being of newborns, children, and adolescents. We achieve this by delivering student-centered nursing education, and fostering a deep culture of continuous professional development.
VISION
To develop highly competent and compassionate pediatric nursing professionals who understand the unique health needs of children. The department blends simulation-based learning with evidence-based education to prepare students to deliver exceptional, quality care to neonates, children, and critically ill adolescents.
MISSION
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Develop the right clinical skills, deep knowledge, and a caring attitude needed to treat sick and newborn children safely.
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Equip students to give complete, family-focused care to children in both hospital wards and everyday community setups.
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Guide students in identifying simple clinical problems and using proven, research-backed nursing methods in their daily work.
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Prepare graduates to confidently find their place and work smoothly within professional pediatric healthcare teams.
OBJECTIVES
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Learn modern pediatric nursing concepts and core healthcare philosophies.
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Identify normal developmental stages from newborns to teenagers to identify growth delays early.
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Learn national child welfare programs and local community projects that reduce infant mortality.
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Prepare students to provide physical, nutritional and developmental check-ups across all childhood age groups.
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Interpret infant growth charts, weight scales and newborn APGAR scores accurately.
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Equip students with newborn resuscitation and pediatric basic life support.
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Calculate precise dosages without errors.
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Provide care that cover’s a child’s nutrition, mental well-being and play therapy needs.
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Teach mothers about exclusive breastfeeding, proper weaning and immunization timelines.
