Child Health Nursing Department

Teaching Scheme & Syllabus (B.Sc. Nursing )

Course Title

Child Health Nursing (Pediatric Nursing)

Course Placement

Programme: B.Sc. Nursing (MUHS, Maharashtra University of Health Sciences)
Year: 3rd Year
Subject Type: Theory + Practical
Department: Child Health Nursing

Duration

Theory: 90–100 hours
Practical: 350–400 hours (Clinical + Lab + Field experience)

Course Description

Child Health Nursing focuses on the care of infants, children, and adolescents, emphasizing growth & development, preventive care, management of pediatric disorders, and family-centered care.

General Objectives

At the end of the course, the student will be able to:

Provide comprehensive nursing care to children
Apply principles of growth and development in nursing practice
Identify and manage common pediatric health problems
Perform pediatric nursing procedures safely
Educate parents on child health, nutrition, and immunization
Participate in preventive and promotive child health services

Detailed Syllabus Outline

Unit I: Introduction

Concept of Child Health Nursing
Principles of pediatric care
Hospitalized child care & family-centered care

Unit II: Growth & Development

Developmental milestones
Factors influencing growth
Assessment of growth & development
Developmental theories

Unit III: Nutrition

Nutritional needs by age
Breastfeeding & weaning
Malnutrition & supplementation programs

Unit IV: Immunization

National Immunization Schedule (India)
Vaccine storage and cold chain
Role of nurse in immunization programs

Unit V: Neonatal Nursing

Newborn assessment
Normal newborn care
High-risk neonates
Neonatal resuscitation basics

Unit VI: Pediatric Disorders

Respiratory disorders (Asthma, pneumonia)
Gastrointestinal disorders (diarrhea, dehydration)
Infectious diseases (measles, chickenpox)
Hematological disorders (anemia, thalassemia)

Unit VII: Surgical Conditions

Congenital anomalies
Pediatric fractures & burns
Pre and post-operative care

Unit VIII: Pediatric Emergencies

Poisoning
Shock
Seizures
CPR in children

Unit IX: Behavioral Disorders

ADHD
Autism spectrum disorders
Learning disabilities
Counseling approaches

Unit X: Child Assessment

Pediatric history taking
Physical examination
Pain assessment tools
Documentation

Clinical Learning Objectives

Students will be able to:

Perform pediatric head-to-toe assessment
Administer medications safely (oral, IV, IM)
Maintain fluid balance charts
Assist in neonatal resuscitation
Provide health education to parents
Manage pediatric emergencies under supervision

Teaching Methods

Lectures with PPT
Demonstration & return demonstration
Bedside teaching
Case study discussion
OSCE/OSPE training
Simulation lab practice
Seminar & group presentations

Maharashi Karve Stree Shikshan Samasta

Sitabai Nargundkar College of Nursing for Women