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Department of Child Health Nursing (CHN)
Dr. Simi Mohan
Head of the Department
The Child Health Nursing Department is a crucial part of healthcare, providing specialized care for infants, children, and adolescents across wide range of settings. The Institute of Nursing Sciences and Research (INSeR) of Malabar Cancer Centre under the eminent guidance of Prof. Dr Rohini.T (Principal) has a well-established Child Health Nursing Department which effectively manages the curriculum of the students.This specialty address the unique physical, emotional, and developmental needs of young children through promotive, preventive, curative, and rehabilitative approaches. Our dedicated faculty members are passionate about guiding students to develop into skilled, confident, and compassionate pediatric nurses. A fully equipped laboratory featuring models, mannequins, instruments, and audio-visual aids enriches the teaching and learning experience. We cultivate a supportive environment that promotes critical thinking, creativity, and teamwork.
Core competency:
Understanding normal growth and development
Skills in performing health assessments and diagnosis
Developing health promotion and education
Management of common pediatric conditions
Emphasizing the role of family in child health
Understanding the ethical and legal aspects
Recognizing cultural competence
Applying research and evidence-based practice
Class & training programs & Clinical Facilities
Various teaching-learning methods including lectures, role-plays, demonstrations, seminars and field trips are employed for the educational process. The evaluation of the total curriculum is based on both summative and formative assessment. Two sessional examinations are conducted in each semester and students will be given performance appraisal after each clinical posting.
Students are given an opportunity to integrate theory with practice through various clinical postings specific to pediatric nursing. Postings are arranged in the following hospitals:
- Institute of Maternal & Child Health (IMCH), Govt. Medical College, Calicut
- General Hospital, Thalassery & District Hospital, Kannur
- Malabar Cancer Centre, Thalassery
Department Activities
"Adolescent Health" Exhibition 2024
World Wide Web Day Awareness 2024
ORS Week Celebration - 2024
Puppet show
Children's Day 2024
Accrediation
Address
MALABAR CANCER CENTRE (POST GRADUATE INSTITUTE OF ONCOLOGY SCIENCES & RESEARCH), Moozhikkara (P.O), Thalassery, Kannur District, Kerala, India-670103
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