OUR VISION

Envisions a future where child health nurses are at the forefront of paediatric care, ensuring that every child receives high-quality, family-centred healthcare. Foster a culture of continuous learning, research, and advocacy for children's health, both locally and globally.

OUR MISSION

Provide a safe and innovative learning environment for the students to develop knowledge, skills, and compassion necessary to deliver exceptional care to paediatric patients. Empower future child health nurses with the tools and expertise to promote the well-being of children and families through evidence-based practice and holistic care.

QUALITY POLICY

The Department of Child Health Nursing of P.K. Das College of Nursing is committed to excellence in paediatric nursing education, clinical practice, research, and community service. The department strives to provide holistic, child- and family-centred nursing education through outcome-based teaching, evidence-based practice, ethical standards, and continuous quality improvement, thereby preparing competent nursing professionals capable of meeting the health needs of children and society.

QUALITY OBJECTIVES

   To impart comprehensive theoretical knowledge and practical skills in Child Health Nursing in accordance with INC, KUHS, and institutional standards.

   To promote child- and family-centred care through effective clinical training in paediatric wards, neonatal units, and community settings.

   To integrate simulation-based learning, innovative teaching strategies, and technology-enabled education to enhance clinical competence.

   To encourage evidence-based practice, research activities, and scholarly publications in the field of child health nursing.

   To enhance faculty competence through continuous professional development and pedagogical training.

   To inculcate ethical values, legal responsibilities, and professional accountability in paediatric nursing practice.

   To strengthen community outreach programmes focusing on child health promotion, disease prevention, and national health programmes.

   To ensure continuous monitoring, evaluation, and improvement of academic and clinical outcomes through quality assurance mechanisms.

CORE VALUES

   Child-Centred Care : Upholding the dignity, rights, safety, and holistic well-being of every child.
   Family Partnership : Recognizing and respecting the role of family in child health and caregiving.
   Professional Excellence : Commitment to competence, accountability, and lifelong learning.
   Ethical Practice : Adherence to ethical principles, compassion, and integrity in all professional activities.
   Evidence-Based Practice : Application of scientific knowledge and research to paediatric nursing care.
   Innovation : Adoption of modern teaching methods, simulation, and technology in nursing education.
   Community Commitment : Active involvement in community-based child health initiatives and social responsibility.
   Quality and Safety : Ensuring high standards of care, patient safety, and continuous quality improvement.

STRATEGIC PLAN

Strategic Goal	Strategic Initiatives / Action Plan	Key Performance Indicator (KPI)
1. Enhance Academic Excellence	Implement Outcome-Based Education (OBE), innovative teaching methods, simulation-based learning, OSCE, ICT-enabled teaching, bridge and remedial programmes.	≥95% University pass percentage, improved student performance and satisfaction.
2. Strengthen Clinical Competency	Provide competency-based clinical training in NICU, PICU, Paediatric Ward, Immunization Clinic, and Community; conduct skill demonstrations and simulation sessions.	100% students achieve prescribed clinical competencies and complete logbooks.
3. Promote Research and Evidence-Based Practice	Encourage faculty and student research projects, publications, paper presentations, journal clubs, and evidence-based clinical practice.	Minimum two research publications/presentations annually and increased research activities.
4. Develop Faculty Competence	Organize Faculty Development Programmes (FDPs), Continuing Nursing Education (CNE), workshops, seminars, and encourage higher education and certifications.	100% faculty participation in at least one FDP/CNE every year.
5. Strengthen Community Outreach	Conduct school health programmes, immunization awareness, nutrition education, child health camps, health education, and observe national/international health days.	Minimum six community outreach programmes conducted annually.
6. Ensure Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement	Conduct academic and clinical audits, collect stakeholder feedback, monitor learning outcomes, and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).	Two academic/clinical audits annually with documented action taken reports.
7. Foster Student Professional Development	Conduct mentoring, counselling, leadership training, communication skill programmes, ethics sessions, and encourage participation in SNA and extracurricular activities.	100% mentor-mentee meetings conducted; improved student participation and professional behaviour.
8. Upgrade Infrastructure and Learning Resources	Upgrade paediatric nursing laboratory, simulation facilities, digital learning resources, library references, and ICT infrastructure.	Annual enhancement of laboratory equipment and digital learning resources.
9. Promote Child- and Family-Centred Care	Integrate family-centred care principles into classroom teaching, clinical practice, counselling, and patient education.	Improved student competency in providing holistic child- and family-centred care.
10. Strengthen Collaboration and Professional Networking	Collaborate with hospitals, community agencies, professional organizations, and academic institutions for clinical exposure, research, and continuing education.	Increased collaborative programmes, MoUs, invited lectures, and academic partnerships.

MONITORING AND REVIEW MECHANISM

Monitoring Activity	Frequency	Responsible Authority
Department Review Meeting	Monthly	Head of Department
Academic Performance Review	Every Semester	HOD & Faculty Members
Clinical Competency Assessment	During Each Clinical Posting	Clinical Instructors & Faculty
Research Progress Review	Quarterly	Research Coordinator & HOD
Stakeholder Feedback Analysis	Annually	IQAC & Department Committee
Internal Academic & Administrative Audit (IAAA)	Annually	IQAC
Strategic Plan Review	Annually	Principal, HOD & IQAC

EXPECTED OUTCOMES

   Excellence in Child Health Nursing education aligned with INC and KUHS standards.

   Competent graduates capable of delivering safe, evidence-based, and family-centred paediatric nursing care.

   Increased research output and scholarly contributions.

   Continuous faculty development and professional excellence.

   Enhanced community engagement for child health promotion.

   Effective quality assurance through regular monitoring and continuous improvement.

   Modernized teaching-learning infrastructure supporting simulation and technology-enabled education.

   Development of ethical, compassionate, and professionally accountable child health nurses.

Faculty Profile

SL.NO	NAME	DESIGNATION	PHOTO
01.	Prof. Dr. Ariyalakshmi B	Professor cum HOD
02.	Mr. John Livingston	Associate Professor
03.	Mrs. Dhanya R	Associate Professor
04.	Mrs. Rani G S	Assistant Professor
05.	Mrs. Krishna Prabha P K	Assistant Professor
06.	Mrs. Chitra G	Lecturer
07.	Mrs. Sumi K Mathew	Lecturer
08.	Mrs. Sruthy V	Lecturer
09.	Mrs. Anjali Krishna	Tutor
10.	Mrs. Agnes D	Tutor

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How Does Child Health Nursing Prepare Students to Handle Different Childhood Illnesses?

Child Health Nursing helps students understand common childhood illnesses, symptoms, treatment needs, and age-specific care. Through academic learning and clinical exposure, students develop the knowledge and confidence to provide safe and compassionate care to pediatric patients.

Why is Child Health Nursing becoming one of the most popular specialisations at the Best Nursing College in Kerala?

Child Health Nursing combines specialised pediatric care with strong career opportunities. It prepares students to care for infants, children, and adolescents while building the skills needed for a rewarding nursing career in India and abroad

How does the Child Health Nursing department support pediatric nursing education at a Top BSc Nursing College in Kerala?

The Child Health Nursing department focuses on infant care, child development, and pediatric healthcare management. Students gain clinical experience and theoretical knowledge that prepare them to provide quality healthcare services to children and families.

Panayoor, Vaniyamkulam,Ottapalam,Palakkad District-679522

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Admission Email: admissions@ncerc.ac.in

Office Phone : 0466 2226000

Office Email: office@pkdascollegeofnursing.com

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