Department of Paediatric (Child Health) Nursing

Department of Paediatric (Child Health) Nursing

The paediatric nursing department is a crucial part of healthcare, providing specialized care for infants, children, and adolescents. These professionals address the unique physical, emotional, and developmental needs of young patients, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to formulate comprehensive care plans. They also educate parents on child health, including developmental milestones, nutrition, and safety. Specialized areas within the department include neonatal nursing, intensive care nursing, paediatric oncology nursing, and paediatric cardiac nursing. The paediatric nursing department is crucial in providing comprehensive, compassionate care to children and adolescents, focusing on preventive measures, health promotion, and managing diverse healthcare needs.

Facilities

• Lab Facilities
  The college has a well-equipped Child Health Nursing Lab that provides students with hands-on experience in various pediatric procedures. This specialized lab is designed to enhance students' skills and knowledge in the field of child health care. In order to adequately educate and prepare future paediatric nurses, the Child Health Nursing Lab is essential. This specialised lab is intended to give students an immersive, hands-on learning experience while providing them with the fundamental knowledge and skills required to care for new-borns, children, and adolescents. Modern simulation technology is present in the lab, with lifelike paediatric mannequins that replicate a range of scenarios and health issues. Through realistic simulations, students enhance their skills in evaluating, diagnosing, and intervening in paediatric health issues. In paediatric nursing, where contacts with young patients and their families are essential, the lab also helps students build good communication and teamwork skills. Apart from imparting technical knowledge, the Child Health Nursing Lab prioritises a caring and child-focused methodology, stressing the significance of establishing a comforting and nurturing atmosphere for paediatric patients. All things considered, the Department of Child Health Nursing Lab is essential to developing knowledgeable and compassionate paediatric nurses who are equipped to handle the particular difficulties involved in providing care for the youngest members of our society. Additionally, students have the opportunity to gain practical experience in the Central Skill Lab of Nitte (Deemed to be University) known as NU-MEDISIM, where they engage in simulated clinical experiences. This exposure allows students to apply theoretical knowledge in a controlled environment, preparing them for real-world scenarios. The combination of the Child Health Nursing Lab and NU-MEDISIM ensures a comprehensive and immersive learning experience, equipping students with the necessary competencies for a successful career in pediatric nursing.


• Clinical Facilities 
  K.S. Hegde Hospital offers outstanding clinical exposure to the students, especially in paediatric specialist areas. The students' practical abilities and comprehension of paediatric care are much improved by this exposure. Notably, prominent establishments like Mumbai's Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital for Children offer exceptional chances for second-year postgraduate students to obtain specialised experience.

Research

• Research Thrust Areas
• Neonatal preventive and promotive care
• Palliative Care and Self Resilience of Nurses
• Self-reliant intervention for mothers of specially-abled children
• Undergraduate projects ongoing
• Ms.Jeevitha- Effectiveness of educational module on newer vaccines among the mothers
• Dr. Sharlet Simple Dsouza - Effectiveness of Health Promotion program on knowledge regarding iron deficiency anaemia among adolescents’ girls in a selected school at Mangalore
• Undergraduate projects completed
• Mrs. Sujatha.R - “Self-care and wellbeing of caregivers of admitted patients in a selected tertiary care hospital”
• Ms.Jeevitha- “ Impact of COVID 19 Psychological Wellbeing among Students”
• Postgraduate projects completed
• Ms. Vinita Bindiya Dsa, Mrs. Sujatha.R , and Ms.Jeevitha- Effect of Exercise Package on Eye and Neck Strain (EPENS) among Adolescents
• Staff Projects Ongoing
• Mrs. Jeevitha Alva, Assessment of activities of daily living of specially abled children with view to develop a need based instructional Module - 50,000 N/RG/NUFR1/NUINS/2021/2 NUFR-21-030
• Ph.D. Projects: Ongoing
• Mrs. Sujatha. R, Effectiveness of Palliative Care Cognitive Edification on Nursing Competence and Self Resilience of Nurses: it’s Impact on patient satisfaction in a selected hospital at Mangaluru
• Mrs. Jeevitha Alva, Effectiveness of Self Reliant Intervention for Mothers and their Specially Abled Children
• Publication
• Kannappan SR, Chang T, Alva J. Will Earmuffs Improve Neonate Behavior in The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit ?. Journal of Health and Allied Sciences NU. 2023 Jul 26.
• Poster Presentation
• Mrs. Sujatha. R – “Usage of over-the-counter medicines among adults in a selected hospital” at International Research Meet organized by Chirayu College of nursing Bhopal on November 1st and 2 nd ,2023
• Mrs. Jeevitha Alva, - “Impact of COVID-19 on physical and psychological wellbeing among students” at International Research Meet organized by Chirayu College of nursing Bhopal on November 1st and 2 nd ,2023
• Poster Presentation
• Mrs. Sujatha. R – “Curriculum determinants, Process and steps of Curriculum  Developments” in a National Workshop on Curriculum Development & Evaluation on 22nd November 2023.
• Workshop Conducted
• Regional Workshop on “NRP & PALS” from 14/12/23 to 15/12/23 and from 21/12/23 to 22/12/23 for BSc & PBBSc Nursing students.
• Extension activity conducted
• Breast Feeding Week Celebration August 2023 was organized on 3 august at Shri Kshethra Dharmastala Rural Development Project office at Falnir ,Mangaluru. 204 (Mothers, Shri Kshethra Dharmasthala Rural Development Project Officials and Lions Club Officials) benefited
• Breast Feeding Week Celebration August 2023 was organized on 7 august at Shadi Mahal, Bolar. 132(Mothers, Anganwadi teachers, Anganwadi officials, Government Officials, Lions & Rotary Club Officials,) benefited.
• Children’s Day celebration November-2023 was organized at Nethaji Subash Chandra Bose Government High school, Deralakatte. 150 High school children benefited.

Faculty

Ms. SUJATHA.R

Professor & HOD

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Ms. SHARLET SIMPLE DSOUZA

Associate Professor

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Mrs. JEEVITHA ALVA

Assistant Professor

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Ms SHERLY G. FERNANDES

Nursing Lecturer

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