College of Nursing

Child Health Nursing

Child Health Nursing focuses on nursing care of children, both normal and sick. The objective of the course is to prepare students to identify the normal growth and development of children and deviation from the normal, give comprehensive nursing care to children. Knowledge and skill of the students are enhanced through theory classes, facilitated clinical experience in pediatric medical, surgical wards, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, OPD including Child Guidance and Rehabilitation center, crèche and field visits.

College of Nursing, PIMS offers B.Sc(N) , Post Basic B.Sc (N) and post graduation in Child Health Nursing which prepares the students to develop expertise and in-depth understanding in the field of Child Health Nursing. It helps students to appreciate the child as a holistic individual and develop skill to function as neonatal and pediatric nurse specialist. In order to, enable the student for future educator, manager, and researcher in the field of Child Health Nursing.

VISION

To facilitate, quality education, competent nurses in care of children and develop a research cell for ongoing research to improve patient care and nursing education.

MISSION

To provide skill oriented professional education with ethical values, character building incorporating the current policies and technologies at national and International level.

PHILOSOPHY

We, the faculty of child Health nursing department believe that, child health nursing is service rendered by professional nurses with knowledge, skill and attitude based on art and scientific knowledge to help the children, family and community in the prevention of diseases, preservation and restoration of halth and rehabilitation related to child care.

CHILD HEALTH NURSING LABORATORY

DEPARTMENTAL ACTIVITIES/EVENT OF THE YEAR 2024

S. No	Date	Health Day/Topic	Events
1	21.04.24 – 27.04.24	World Immunization Week	CNE- Seminar
2	3.06.24-8.06.24	Child safety week	Health Education & Quiz competition
3	1.08.24 to 07.08.24	World Breast feeding Week	Awareness program through Role Play
4	14.11.24	Children’s Day	Variety Program
5	13.11.24 - 30.11.24	Child Safety Week	Seminar Series on Teens’ Health

Department of child health, OBG community health nursing & collaborate with department of pediatrics, medical college organized Breast feeding week from 1.8.25 to 7.08.25 with various awareness programs on Theme: “Priorities Breast Feeding - Create Sustainable Support System

Breast feeding week : 01.08.2025 to 07.08.2025

Ms. Kanmani .K from M.Sc(N) 2023 batch presented her thesis in PIMS Scientific society

PIMS Scientific society : 12.08.2025

Dept of Nursing research and CNE organized organ donation day on 14.08.25 between 2.30pm to 4.00 pm.in collaboration with MOHAN foundation

Nursing research and CNE : 14.08.2025

Department of Paediatric Nursing, Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences presented JCP on 26.07.25 at 12.00Noon in conference Hall. Dr. Sujatha. S, Profesor & HOD, Department of Child Health Nursing on topic “Impact of back pack”.

JCP on 26.07.2025

Department of Paediatric Nursing, Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences organized Child safety week awareness programmes from 3th June to 9th June 2025. Variety of programmes were organized in Paediatric OPD, Paediatric Ward

Child safety week awareness programmes : 3rd June to 9th June 2025

Child Health Nursing conducted Mandatory module on IMNCI for B.Sc(N) Vsem on 02.05.25 in collaboration with Community Health Nursing department, PIMS.

Mandatory module on IMNCI for B.Sc(N) Vsem : 02.05.2025

World Thalassemia Day was planned and conducted on15.05.05 by arranging a Guest lecture for the B.Sc(N) 2022 students in collaboration with department of paediatrics PIMS.

World Thalassemia Day : 15.05.2025

Department of Paediatric Nursing, Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences organized World Health Day on 04.04.25 B.Sc (N) V Semester students of 2022 batch organized an Exhibition on Growth and Development.

World Health Day : 04.04.2025

Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology conducted Intercollegiate Forensic Art Festival on 15.04.25 at Charcoat Hall.

Intercollegiate Forensic Art Festival : 15.04.2025

Department of Pediatric Nursing, Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences organized WORLD IMMUNIZATION WEEK-2025 with the goal of “Immunization for All is Humanly Possible” from 24 April to 30th April 2025.

WORLD IMMUNIZATION WEEK-2025 : 30.04.2025

As part of the Curricular requirement B.Sc(N) V semester 98 students were taken to Regional Forensic Science laboratory(FSL) on 03.03.25 who was accompanied by Dr. Sujatha.S Professor and Mr.Vinod Vincent Selvan, Asst. Professor.

Regional Forensic Science laboratory(FSL) : 03.03.25

Ms. Shobana M.Sc(N) I year 2024 batch student presented her proposal for research topic selection on 12.03.25

Research topic selection : 12.03.25

NSS Save Water Campaign on 28.03.25 and attended campaign conducted at Poongaanam Hr. Sec. School , Kalapet, Puducherry.

NSS Save Water Campaign : 28.03.25

Dr. Sujatha.S attended International Health & Research Convention 2025 at MGMC, RI on 06.02.25

International Health & Research Convention 2025 : 06.02.2025

Farewell program to Dr. Rose Rajesh by Department of Pediatrics on 10.02.25 by giving Farewell Lunch and a memento on 10.02.25

Farewell program to Dr. Rose Rajesh : 10.02.2025

Mrs. Anandhi.A participated as resource person in STEPIN –Online session conducted by IAP Intensive Care Chapter on 26.02.25 at 6.00pm

STEPIN –Online session : 26.02.2025

Series 1: Understanding childhood cancers, navigating emotional & social challenges, preparing child for safe journey.

Childhood Cancer: The essential Role of a Paediatric Oncology Nurse-Webinar series : 24.01.2025

Series 2: Safe handling of cytotoxic drugs, comprehensive port- a – Cath Care: access, maintenance and deaccess, managing side effects of chemotherapy, supporting children during chemotherapy (play therapy).