Paediatric Nursing is a specialized field that focuses on the healthcare of infants, children, and adolescents. At Gian Sagar College of Nursing, we prepare students to deliver comprehensive, family-centered, and compassionate care to children in both hospital and community settings. Our program blends theory with practical training, ensuring students can handle the unique physical, emotional, and developmental needs of children at different stages of growth.

Objectives of the Course

• To provide knowledge and skills for promoting, preventing, and managing child health problems.

• To train students in neonatal, pediatric, and adolescent nursing care.

• To enable students to provide family-centered care and parental guidance.

• To prepare competent pediatric nurses who can manage both normal and high-risk conditions in children.

Key Learning Areas

Students are trained in:

• Neonatal Nursing: Immediate newborn care, neonatal resuscitation, and management of premature babies.

• Growth & Development: Monitoring milestones and identifying deviations.

• Pediatric Disorders: Nursing management of respiratory, cardiac, gastrointestinal, neurological, infectious, and genetic conditions in children.

• Pediatric Emergencies: Handling acute illnesses, accidents, and life-threatening conditions.

• Child Psychology & Behavior: Understanding emotional and developmental needs of children.

• Preventive Care: Immunization, nutrition counseling, and health education for parents.

Teaching & Training Methodology

Learning is enriched through:

• Clinical rotations in pediatric wards, neonatal ICUs, and immunization clinics.

• Hands-on training in child assessment and emergency care.

• Case studies, growth monitoring projects, and simulation-based exercises.

• Community outreach programs to promote child health and immunization awareness.

Career Opportunities

Graduates in Pediatric Nursing can pursue careers as:

• Pediatric Staff Nurses in hospitals and specialized children’s healthcare units

• Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nurses

• School Health Nurses and Community Child Health Nurses

• Pediatric Nurse Educators and Clinical Instructors

• Specialists after pursuing M.Sc. in Pediatric Nursing / Child Health Nursing