Department

Paediatric Nursing

HOD: Prof. Arathi T V • Professor & Head

Dedicated to excellence in child health nursing — from neonatal intensive care to adolescent health promotion, with the largest faculty team of 14 members.

Head of Department
Prof. Arathi T V — HOD, Paediatric Nursing
Prof. Arathi T V
M.Sc Nursing • Professor & Head, Department of Paediatric Nursing
“Children are not just small adults — they need specialised, compassionate nursing care that considers their unique developmental needs. At our department, we nurture students to become skilled paediatric nurses who champion child-centred care, early intervention, and family-integrated practices. Every child deserves the best start in life, and it is our mission to prepare nurses who can make that happen.”
14 Faculty Members Largest Department Child Health Specialist NICU & PICU Training
Department Overview

The Department of Paediatric Nursing (Child Health Nursing) at ACN is dedicated to preparing competent nursing professionals in the care of children across all developmental stages — from neonates to adolescents. With the largest faculty team of 14 members, the department provides comprehensive education covering neonatal, infant, toddler, school-age, and adolescent care.

Students gain hands-on experience in neonatal intensive care, immunization programs, growth monitoring, and the management of developmental disorders, preparing them for the complexities of modern child health nursing.

Neonatal Care & NICU Pediatric ICU Immunization Programs Growth Monitoring Developmental Disorders Adolescent Health
Paediatric Nursing Lab
Facilities & Labs
Paediatric Nursing Skills Laboratory

The department maintains a fully equipped paediatric nursing skills laboratory designed to simulate real-world clinical scenarios. Students practice on pediatric models and manikins before entering actual clinical settings, ensuring competence and confidence in child care procedures.

Equipment & Resources
  • Pediatric Manikins
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Models
  • Pediatric Vital Signs Monitors
  • Growth Assessment Tools
  • Immunization Kits
  • IV Infusion Training Arms
  • Pediatric Airway Models
  • Developmental Screening Tools
Clinical Training Sites at AHRC

Students receive extensive clinical training at Adichunchanagiri Hospital & Research Centre (AHRC) in the Paediatric Ward, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), immunization clinics, and well-baby clinics. The centralized simulation lab at AIMS further enhances hands-on learning.

Paediatric Nursing Lab

Shape the Future of Child Health

Join the Department of Paediatric Nursing at ACN and become part of a team dedicated to nurturing the next generation of child health professionals.

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