COURSE PLAN OF CHILD HEALTH NURSING

Description:- This course is designed to help students develop and understanding of the concept of child health, the trends in

child care and the health problems of children. This shall enable the students to meet the needs of the children,

in health and sickness.

Competencies:-

Upon completion of this course, the students shall able to:

1. Explain the concept of child health, the principles underlying child care trends in pediatric nursing.

2. Describe normal growth and development of children, so as to recognize deviations for normal health

and care of healthy children

3. Demonstration skill in meeting the needs of the sick infants and children based on the IMNCI guidelines

of GOI
UNIT LEARNING OUTCOMES
1 Understand the concept of the
child health care, trends &
emerging challenges for
pediatric nurses
Describe the role of pediatric
nurses in clinics, hospitals and
community
2 Describe the normal growth &
development of children
CONTENT ACTUAL PLANNED TEACHING ASSESSMENT
HOURS HOURS LEARNING METHOD
ACTIVITIES
Introduction 5 5 Group discussion Short answer
a) Modern concept in child health Objective type
care
b) Trends in pediatric nursing
c) Role of pediatric nurses in child
care
d) Emerging challenges, nursing
process related to pediatric
nursing
e) Concept of preventive pediatric
f) Vital statistics related to
pediatrics as per the NRHS and GoI
Growth & Development 15 15 Group Short answer
a) Definition, principles, factors affecting discussion , Role Objective type
growth & development, techniques of play
assessment, plotting of growth chart
b) Infant: Growth & Development, health
promotion, breast feeding &weaning,
immunization, infant and young child
feeding
c) Toddler : Growth & Development,
nutrition counseling, toilet training, safety,
prevention of accidents, play.
d) Preschoolers: Growth & development
Daycare centers Role of Parents in sex
education
e) School age: Growth & development,
rest, sleep, physical exercises & activity,
dental health, sex education
f) Adolescent: Growth & development,
adaptation to puberty, menstrual hygiene,
nutritional guidance, sex education,
- Role of Parents in health promotion of

3 Describe the role of nurse in
caring for a sick child
Develop skill in carrying out
nursing intervention while
caring for pediatric age group.
4 Describe the management of
behavioral disorders and
common health problems of
children
Demonstrate skills in the
prevention &implementation
of
adolescents
- Control of iron deficiency anemia (WIFS
guidelines)
The sick child 8 8 Group Short answer
a) Child’s reaction to hospital discussion , role Objective type
b) Effect of hospitalization on the play , Return
family of the child demonstration demonstration
c) Role of nurse in helping child &
family in coping, with stress of
hospitalization & illness
Pediatric procedures:
a) Preparation of child for
diagnostic tests, collection of
specimens.
b) Calculation & Administration of
oral & parenteral medication
c) Procedures related to feeding
- Katori & Spoon
- Ryle’s tube & gastrostomy
d) Procedures relating to elimination
- Enema
- Colostomy irrigation
e) Administration & analysis of oxygen
concentration, steam inhalation,
nebulization,
f) Other procedures:
- Pediatric Resuscitation
- Surgical dressing
Disorders and health problems of a child 6 6 Group discussion Short answer
a) Infancy : Green board objective type
- Failure to thrive
- Diarrhea & Vomiting
b) Childhood
- Communicable diseases
- Tonsillitis
- Otitis media
 medical & nursing
management of
behavioral disorders&common
healthproblems.
5 Demonstrate skills in
providing
comprehensive nursing care to
the children having congenital
defects/ malformation
- Child abuse
- Breath holding spasms
- Enuresis, nail biting, thumb
sucking, somnambulism
- Protein Energy Malnutrition
- Helminthic infections
- Bites and stings
- Pica
- Tics
c) Adolescent
- Precocious puberty
- Gynecomastia
- Accident, sport injuries
- Obesity & anorexia nervosa
- Juvenile delinquency
Child with congenital disorders: 15 15 Group discussion Objective type
Etiology, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, Presentation of Essay type
complications and medical, surgical & picture of
nursing management of children with: congenital
- Malformations of CNS, cranial anomalies
deformities, spina bifida, hydrocephalus,
cerebral palsy, meningocoele.
- Skeletal defects, cleft lip & cleft palate
-Gastro intestinal tract defects, fistula,
anorectal malformations, hernia
- Congenital hypertrophied pyloric stenosis
- Defects of Genito-urinary Tract
–hypospadiasis & epispadiasis, extrophy of
bladder,
Phimosis& paraphimosis, cryptorchidism,
polycystic kidney
- Sexual abnormalities, ambiguous genitalia
- Defects of cardio vascular system,
cyanotic and acyanotic- TOF (Tetralogy of
Fallouts), TGV (Transposition of Great
Vessels), TAPVC, ASD, VSD, Coactation
 of aorta, PDA
- Orthopedic abnormalities -
congenital talipusequinovarus, congenital
dislocation of hips
- Chromosomal abnormalities
- Down’s syndrome, Turner’s
syndrome.
6 Demonstrate skills in Children with various disorders and 15 15 Group Short answer
providing diseases discussion , Objective type
comprehensive nursing care to Etiology, signs and symptoms, presentation ,
children with various disorders complications, prevention, medical, videos , clinical
& surgical &nursing management of : teaching
diseases a) Renal System
- Nephrotic Syndrome
- Acute Glomerulonephritis
- ARF & CRF
b) Resp. System
- URI and LRI
- Asthma, Pneumonia
c) GI System
- Intestinal obstruction (Mechanical)
- Hirschsprung’s disease
- Malabsorption Syndrome
- Inflammatory conditions
– appendicitis, Meckel’s
divertculum, ulcerative colitis
- Worm infestation
d) CVS System
- Rheumatic fever
- CCF
- Infective endocarditis
e) Hematological System
- Anemia
- Leukemia,
- Thalassemia
- Hemophilia
 - Sickle cell anemia
- Thrombocytopenic purpura
f) Neurological System
- Meningitis
- Encephalitis
- Convulsive disorders
- Cranio-cerebral trauma
g) Endocrine
- Pituitary disorders
- Hypo & Hyperthyroidism
- Juvenile Diabetes
- Adrenal disorders
h) Developmental problem
- Handicapped children
- Mental Retardation
- Dyslexia
- Hearing & Vision impairment
i) Others:
- Fluid and electrolyte imbalance
- Burns
j) Problems with locomotion:
- Poliomyelitis
- Osteomyelitis
- Kyphosis, lordosis, scoliosis
- Fractures
k) Pre and post operative care of
children undergoing surgery.
7 Describe the various child Child welfare services 6 6 Group Short answers
welfare a) Child welfare services and agencies: discussion , visit Objective type
services provided by - ICDS to anganwadi Essay type
Governmental &non- - Mid-day meal program
Governmental agencies - Balwadi, anganwadi
- Day care centers
Explain the ethical & - NPSP
legal implication in b) Law pertaining to Pediatrics:
pediatric nursing - National child labour policy
- Child act.
- Juvenile justice act
- Internationally accepted rights
of the child
- Rehabilitation of delinquent &
destitute children
- Adoption laws and services
- Adolescent health programs
– menstrual hygiene, WIFS
program, adolescent safetyprogram
 UNIT PLAN OF CHILD HEALTH NURSING

NAME OF THE SUBJECT : Child Health Nursing

NO. OF UNITS : 7

NAME OF THE CLASS : GNM 3RD Year

INC HOURS : 70hrs

PLANNED HOURS : 70hrs

NAME OF THE TEACHER : Vandana

AV AIDS USED : Green board , Group Discussion , Presentation

CENTRAL OBJECTIVE :-This course is designed to help students develop and understanding of the concept of child health, the
trends in child care and the health problems of children. This shall enable the students to meet the needs of the children, in health and
sickness.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:-Upon completion of this course, the students shall able to:

1. Explain the concept of child health, the principles underlying child care trends in pediatric nursing.

2. Describe normal growth and development of children, so as to recognize deviations for normal health and care of healthy children

3. Demonstration skill in meeting the needs of the sick infants and children based on the IMNCI guidelines of GoI
UNIT HOURS SPECIFIC CONTENT EXPECTED ACTUAL TEACHING EVALUATION
OBJECTIVES DATE OF DATE OF LEARNING
DELIVERY DELIVERY ACTIVITIES
I 5 Understand the Introduction Group
concept of the child a) Modern concept in child health care 1-03-23 discussion
health care, trends b) Trends in pediatric nursing 2-03-23
& emerging c) Role of pediatric nurses in child care
challenges for d) Emerging challenges, nursing process 3-03-23
pediatric nurses related to pediatric nursing
e) Concept of preventive pediatric
Describe the role of f) Vital statistics related to pediatrics as per 4-03-23 & 6-
pediatric nurses in the NRHS and GoI 03-23
clinics ,hospitals
and community
II 15 Describe the Growth & Development Group
normal growth & a) Definition, principles, factorsaffecting 9-03-23 discussion ,
development of growth & development, Role play
children techniques of assessment, plotting of 10-03-23
growth chart
b) Infant: Growth & Development, health 11-03-23 &
promotion, breast feeding &weaning, 14-03-23
immunization, infant and young child
feeding
c) Toddler : Growth & Development, 15-03-23 &
nutrition counselling, toilet training, safety, 16-03-23
prevention of accidents, play.
d) Preschoolers: Growth & development 17-03-23 &
Daycare centers Role of Parents in sex 20-03-23
education
e) School age: Growth & development, rest, 21-03-23 &
sleep, physical exercises & activity, dental 23-03-23
health, sex education
f) Adolescent: Growth &development, 24-03-23
adaptation to puberty, menstrual hygiene,
 nutritional guidance, sex education,
- Role of Parents in health promotion of 25-03-23
adolescents
- Control of iron deficiency anemia (WIFS
guidelines)

III 8 Describe the role of The sick child Group

nurse in caring for a) Child’s reaction to hospital 27-03-23& discussion , role
a sick child b) Effect of hospitalization on thefamily of 28-03-23 play ,
the child demonstration
Develop skill in c) Role of nurse in helping child &family in 29-03-23
carrying out coping, with stress ofhospitalization &
nursing illnessPediatric procedures:
intervention while a) Preparation of child for diagnostic tests, 31-03-23
caring for pediatric collection of specimens.
age group. b) Calculation & Administration of oral &
 parentral medication
c) Procedures related to feeding 1-04-23
- Katori& Spoon
- Ryle’s tube & gastrostomy
d) Procedures relating to elimination 3-04-23
- Enema
- Colostomy irrigation 4-04-23
e) Administration & analysis of oxygen
concentration, steam inhalation,
nebulization, 5-04-23
f) Other procedures:
- Pediatric Resuscitation
- Surgical dressing
IV 6 Describe the Disorders and health problems of a child Group
management of a) Infancy : 8-04-23 discussion
behavioral - Failure to thrive Green board
disorders and - Diarrhea & Vomiting
common health b) Childhood
problems of - Communicable diseases
children - Tonsillitis 9-04-23 to
- Otitis media 11-04-23
Demonstrate skills - Child abuse
in the prevention - Breath holding spasms
&implementation - Enuresis, nail biting, thumb
of medical& sucking, somnambulism
nursing - Protein Energy Malnutrition
management of - Helminthic infections
behavioral - Bites and stings
disorders & - Pica
common health - Tics
problems. c) Adolescent 12-04-23 to
- Precocious puberty 15-04-23
- Gynecomastia
- Accident, sport injuries
- Obesity & anorexia nervosa
- Juvenile delinquency
V 15 Demonstrate skills Child with congenital disorders: Group
in providing Etiology, signs and symptoms, 17-04-23 & discussion
comprehensive diagnosis, complications andmedical, 18-04-23 Presentation of
nursing care to the surgical & nursingmanagement of children picture of
children having with: congenital
congenital defects/ - Malformations of CNS, cranial 19-04-23 & anomalies
malformation deformities, spina bifida, hydrocephalus, 20-04-23
cerebral palsy, meningocoele.
- Skeletal defects, cleft lip &
cleft palate
Gastro intestinal tract defects, fistula, 21-04-23&
anorectal malformations, hernia 24-03-23
- Congenital hypertrophied pyloric stenosis
- Defects of Genito-urinary Tract 25-04-23 to
–hypospadiasis & epispadiasis, extrophy of 27-04-23
bladder, phimosis & paraphimosis,
cryptorchidism, polycystic kidney
- Sexual abnormalities,
ambiguous genitalia
- Defects of cardio vascular system,
cyanotic and acyanotic- TOF (Tetralogy of 28-04-23 to
Fallouts), TGV (Transposition of Great 2-05-23
Vessels), TAPVC, ASD, VSD, Coactation
of aorta, PDA
- Orthopedic abnormalities - 3-05-23
congenital talipusequinovarus, congenital
dislocation of hips
- Chromosomal abnormalities 4-05-23
- Down’s syndrome, Turner’s syndrome.
VI 15 Demonstrate skills Children with various disorders and
in providing diseases Group
comprehensive Etiology, signs and symptoms, 5-05-23 & discussion ,
nursing care to complications, prevention, medical, 6-05-23 presentation ,
children with surgical &nursing management of : videos , clinical
various disorders a) Renal System teaching
&diseases - Nephrotic Syndrome
- Acute Glomerulonephritis
- ARF & CRF
b) Resp. System 8-05-23 & 9-
- URI and LRI 05-23
- Asthma, Pneumonia
c) GI System 10-05-23 to
- Intestinal obstruction (Mechanical) 11-05-23
- Hirschsprung’s disease
- Malabsorption Syndrome
- Inflammatory conditions
– appendicitis, Meckel’s divertculum,
ulcerative colitis
- Worm infestation
d) CVS System 12-05-23
- Rheumatic fever
- CCF
- Infective endocarditis 13-05-23 to
e) Hematological System 15-05-23
- Anemia
- Leukemia,
- Thalassemia
- Hemophilia
- Sickle cell anemia
- Thrombocytopenic purpura 16-05-23
f) Neurological System
- Meningitis
- Encephalitis
- Convulsive disorders 17-05-23
- Cranio-cerebral trauma
g) Endocrine
- Pituitary disorders
- Hypo & Hyperthyroidism 18-05-23
- Juvenile Diabetes
- Adrenal disorders
h) Developmental problem 19-05-23
- Handicapped children
 - Mental Retardation
- Dyslexia
- Hearing & Vision impairment
i) Others: 20-05-23
- Fluid and electrolyte imbalance
- Burns
j) Problems with locomotion: 22-05-23
- Poliomyelitis
- Osteomyelitis
- Kyphosis, lordosis, scoliosis 23-05-23
- Fractures
k) Pre and post operative care of children
undergoing surgery.
VII 6 Describe the Child welfare services Group
various child a) Child welfare services and agencies: 24-05-23& discussion , visit
welfare services - ICDS 25-05-23 to anganwadi
provided by - Mid-day meal program
Governmental - Balwadi, anganwadi
&non - Day care centers
Governmental - NPSP
agencies b) Law pertaining to Pediatrics:
- National child labour policy 26-05-23 &
Explain the ethical - Child act. 29-05-23
&legal implication - Juvenile justice act
in pediatric nursing - Internationally accepted rights of the child
- Rehabilitation of delinquent & destitute
children
- Adoption laws and services 30-05-23 &
- Adolescent health programs 31-05-23
– menstrual hygiene, WIFS program,
adolescent safety program