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

MONITORING AND REVIEW MECHANISM

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