The purpose of this department is to prepare the students to identify the normal growth and development; needs / problems of children of various age groups and deviations from normal; recognize the basic concepts, principles and techniques of child care and the role of family in child raring ; develop beginning ability to plan and provide comprehensive nursing care to children suffering from diseases and disorders. The course of Child Health Nursing is placed in the IIIrd year of BSc Nursing and students are given clinical posting in various Paediatric wards and OPD.