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 (2024- 2025)
• Mrs.Sujatha.R, Association between mothers' knowledge of household WASH practices on malnutrition and disease burden among under-five children
• Dr. Sharlet Simple Dsouza – Maternal risk factors for congenital anomalies among children in a selected hospital at Mangalore
• Mrs.Jeevitha Alva- A study to assess the effect of Nurturing Growth Intervention on the knowledge of Primipara mothers in a selected hospital, Mangalore
• Mrs.Jeevitha Alva - Assessment of anxiety among the nursing students in a selected nursing college in Mangalore
• Ms. Sheryl Fernandes- A study to assess the effectiveness of video-assisted teaching on rainbow nutrition on knowledge, practice and physical parameter among the school aged children
• Undergraduate projects completed
• ◦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
• 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 Mrs.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: its 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, Alva J, Dsa VB. Examining the impact of the exercise package on eye and neck strain (EPENS) among adolescents: A pre-experimental study at a selected preuniversity college in Mangalore. Journal of Education and Health Promotion. 2024 Nov 1;13(1):459
• Kannappan SR, Alva J. Unraveling the Interplay between Postnatal Mothers' Expertise in Neonatal Care amid the COVID-19 Pandemic and Media Consumption. Journal of Health and Allied Sciences NU. 2024 Jun 14.
• 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. "Self-Care and Wellbeing of Caregivers of Admitted Patients in a Selected Tertiary Care Hospital," presented at the International Research Meet organized by Chirayu College of Nursing on 27th September 2024
• Dr. Sharlet Dsouza "Effectiveness of a Health Promotion Program on Iron Deficiency Anaemia Among Adolescent Girls," presented at the International Research Meet organized by Chirayu College of Nursing on 27th September 2024
• Mrs. Jeevitha Alva "Effectiveness of an Educational Module on Newer Vaccines Among Mothers," presented at the International Research Meet organized by Chirayu College of Nursing on 27th September 2024
• Mrs. Sujatha R. "Usage of Over-the-Counter Medicines Among Adults in a Selected Hospital," presented at the International Research Meet organized by Chirayu College of Nursing in Bhopal on 1st and 2nd November 2023
• Mrs. Jeevitha Alva "Impact of COVID-19 on Physical and Psychological Wellbeing Among Students," presented at the International Research Meet organized by Chirayu College of Nursing in Bhopal on 1st and 2nd November 2023.
• Resource Person
• Mrs. Sujatha R. Resource Person for the "Palliative Care" Workshop, organized by Mangalore College of Nursing on 27th November 2024.
• Mrs. Sujatha R. Resource Person for the session on "Caregivers in Oncology" at the "Empowering Nurses for Oncology Care" workshop, organized by Industry-Academia Collaboration, NUINS, Oncology Department, JKSHCH, Nitte (DU) on 10th September 2024.
• Dr. Sharlet Dsouza Resource Person for "Rekindling Excellence – Innovative Approaches to Paediatric Care," Continuing Nursing Education program organized by Dr. M.V. Shetty College of Nursing on 1st October 2024.
• Mrs. Sujatha R. Resource Person for the session on "Curriculum Determinants, Process, and Steps of Curriculum Development" at the National Workshop on Curriculum Development & Evaluation, held on 22nd November 2023.
• Workshop Conducted
• A State Workshop on "Hands-on Experience in Manuscript Writing" was conducted on May 3, 2024, for faculty members and postgraduate students. The workshop was attended by 56 delegates.
• A Regional Workshop on "NRP & PALS" was held on November 5th and 6th, 2024, for BSc Nursing students.
• A Regional Workshop on "NRP & PALS" was conducted on December 14th-15th, 2023, and December 21st-22nd, 2023, for BSc and PBBSc Nursing students.

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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