Child Health Nursing

About the Department

Caring for children is the most satisfying aspect of a nurse. A competent pediatric nurse effectively and lovingly provides relief from pain and suffering. This department deals with the art and science of caring the Newborn and those up to the age of 18 years. It focuses towards the quality of Child Health Education and Training leading to quality education in learners and health outcomes in children. The Child Health nursing laboratory has an array of Models, Simulators, Charts, equipments and play materials. The design of the lab is based on Objective Structured Clinical Examination with skill stations specifically for anthropometric measurements, Basic procedures and Pediatric resuscitation. The students also have the dispensation of becoming familiar with the most sophisticated equipment and technology allied to client care, especially in our Pediatric Speciality OPD's, Under Five Clinic, Pediatric Wards (Medical & Surgical), Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Neonatal Care Unit and Crèche.

Objective

Committed to preparing nursing professionals who deliver compassionate, ethical, and holistic care to children and their families through academic excellence, clinical competence, research, and innovation.

Vision

To cultivate expertise in Child Health Nursing through quality education.

Mission

To inspire learners to rediscover their abilities in child health and cultivate unified leadership rooted in values and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Teaching Staff

Name Designation Qualification Joining Date UG Experience PG Experience Staff Role
Mr. Kiran Upadhhye Clinical Instructor/ Tutor Basic B.Sc.Nursing June 30, 2021 5 0 Teaching staff
Mrs. Wincy Mary Wilson Clinical Instructor/ Tutor M.Sc. Nursing (Child Health Nursing Jan. 20, 2022 12 3 Teaching staff
Mrs. Ribika Salve Clinical Instructor/ Tutor Post Basic B.Sc.Nursing Jan. 2, 2017 12 0 Teaching staff
Mrs. Salome S. Teldhune Associate Professor M.Sc.Nursing (Child Health Nursing) Aug. 7, 2015 14 10 Teaching staff
Mr. Manish Tadke Assistant Professor M.Sc.Nursing (Child Health Nursing) July 4, 2016 17 12 Teaching staff
Ms. Savita Vaibhav Shelke Tutor M.Sc. Nursing (Child Health Nursing) Aug. 21, 2024 10 3 Teaching staff
Ms. Gunshri Hansraj Betal Tutor Basic B.Sc. Nursing Nov. 8, 2023 3 0 Teaching staff
Ms. Mayuri Arun Shirsath Tutor Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing Nov. 1, 2023 5 0 Teaching staff
Ms. Shubhangi Monal Pise Tutor Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing June 19, 2024 2 0 Teaching staff
Mr. Dhale Hrishikesh Pralhad Clinical Instructor BSc.Nursing July 3, 2025 1 0 Teaching staff
Ms. Sagalgile Chitra Kakasaheb Clinical Instructor MSc. (Child Health Nursing) April 7, 2025 2 0 Teaching staff
Mr. Borude Shivprasad Santosh Clinical Instructor BSc. Nursing June 2, 2025 1 0 Teaching staff
Ms. Gajbhiv Alka Keshav Clinical Instructor BSc. Nursing Nov. 1, 2023 3 0 Teaching staff

Activities

Poster Exhibition on Vaccines and Cold Chain

Guest Lecture on “Immunization: Role of Nurse by Mr. Sandeep Kale, PHN, District Hospital, A'Nagar

Mime show “Child Safety Rules” at Zilla Parishad Primary and Secondary School at Vadgaon Gupta

Elocution Competition on the occasion of National Youth Day

Department Events

No department events available at this time.

Awards & Achievements

Staff Awards

Sr.NoName Of StaffTitle Awarded ByVenueDateLevel
1 Ms. Salome Samson Teldhune Certificate of Appreciation Rotary Club of Ahmednagar Central Ahilyanagar 2026-05-12 State
2 Ms. Wincy Mary Wilson Certificate of Appreciation Rotary Club of Ahmednagar Central Ahilyanagar 2026-05-12 State
3 Mr. Manish Nathaniel Tadke Certificate of Appreciation Rotary Club of Ahmednagar Central Ahilyanagar 2026-05-12 State
4 Mrs. Savita Vaibhav Shelke Certificate of Appreciation Rotary Club of Ahmednagar Central Ahilyanagar 2026-05-12 State
5 Ms. Mayuri Arun Shirsath Certificate of Appreciation Rotary Club of Ahmednagar Central Ahilyanagar 2026-05-12 State
6 Ms. Shubhangi Monal Pise Certificate of Appreciation Rotary Club of Ahmednagar Central Ahilyanagar 2026-05-12 State
7 Mr. Kiran Ganpat Upadhhye Certificate of Appreciation Rotary Club of Ahmednagar Central Ahilyanagar 2026-05-12 State
8 Ms.Ghunashri Hansraj Betal Certificate of Appreciation Rotary Club of Ahmednagar Central Ahilyanagar 2026-05-12 State
9 Ms. Salome Samson Teldhune Shikshak Gaurav Puraskar 2023 Saptahik Updeshak Ahilyanagar 2023-05-08 State
10 Ms. Wincy Mary Wilson Paricharika Gaurav Puraskar 2023 Saptahik Updeshak Ahilyanagar 2023-05-22 State
11 Ms. Salome Samson Teldhune Paricharika Gaurav Puraskar 2023 Saptahik Updeshak Ahilyanagar 2023-05-22 State
12 Ms. Wincy Mary Wilson Best Mentor Award D.V.V.P.F's C.O.N, Ahilyanagar Ahilyanagar 2023-11-23 State

Research Publications

Sr.NoAuthor NameTitle / Description
1Mr. Nilesh MhaskeA STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SELF-INSTRUCTIONAL MODULE ON KNOWLEDGE REGARDING PREVENTION OF CERVICAL CANCER AMONG WOMEN. International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications,2022;12(12):156-162.
2Ms. Salome TeldhuneA Comparative Study to assess the Health Status of orphan and parented children in selected areas of pune. International journal of research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR),2019;6(2):45-49.
3Ms. Salome Teldhune“A Comparative Study to assess the Health Status of orphan and parented children in selected areas of pune” . International journal of research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR),2019;6(2):-.
4Mr. Manish Tadke“A study to assess the hygienic practices of school going children in selected schools of PCMC, Pune. Sinhgad College of nursing Journal,2018;7(1):44-50.
5Mrs.Shraddha Vyavhare“A Study to assess the selected parameters during and after nasogastric and orogastric tube insertion among preterm infants in selected neonatal units of tertiary hospitals of Sangli city.” . International journal of research & avuyrical Review (IJRAR),2018;5(4):883-894.
6Mr. Manish Tadke“Effectiveness of Training Program on Knowledge & Practice Regarding Selected Pain Management Technique During Childhood Vaccination among Student Nurses of Selected College” Journal of Chemical Health Risks, Volume 16 Issue 2, 4407-4416 |
7Mr. Manish Tadke“Effectiveness of Health Education Program on Knowledge and Practices of Parents Regarding Prevention of Dental Caries Among Preschoolers in Selected Rural Area” Journal Of Chemical Health Risks, ISSN 2251-6727, Volume 16, 31193-1204
8Ms. Salome S Teldhune“Assess the knowledge and attitude of students Nurses regarding Baby Friendly Hospital Initiatives (BFHI) at selected Colleges in view to develop information Booklet.” Glorious International Journal of Nursing Research, ISSN:2583-9713
9Ms. Salome S Teldhune“Effect of Information Booklet on Knowledge and Practices among Postnatal Mothers Regarding Prevention and Management of Neonatal Hypothermia in Selected Hospitals”Journal of Chemical Health Risks,, ISSN: 2251-6727,, Volume 16 (2), 2026, page 2683-2696
10Ms. Salome Samson TeldhuneEffectiveness of A Structured Teaching Program On Knowledge And Practice Regarding Selected Child-To-Child Care Activities Among School Children In Selected School Of The City. International Journal of Environmental Sciences", ISSN: 2229-7359 Vol. 11 No. 22s, 2025 Page 5260-5265
11Mrs. Wincy M WilsonEffectiveness Of A Structured Teaching Program On Knowledge And Practice Regarding Selected Child-To-Child Care Activities Among School Children In Selected School Of The City, International Journal of Environmental Sciences ISSN: 2229-7359 Vol. 11 No. 22s, 2025 Page 2560-5265
12Mrs. Savita ShelkeAn Evaluation of the Effectiveness of a Self-Instructional Module on First Aid and Safety Measures for School Children (Aged 11–14 years) at PDR VVP Vidyalaya, Loni, Journal of Nursing Science & Practice, ISSN: 2249-4758 , 2025
13Mrs. Wincy M WilsonEvaluating the Impact of an Information Booklet on Mothers’ Knowledge of Febrile Seizure Prevention in Under Five Children: A Study in Rural Kerala, International Journal of Medical Science and Innovative Research (IJMSIR) ISSN:2458 – 8687, Volume – 10, Issue – 1, February – 2025, Page No. : 12 – 17 Feb 2025
14Mr. Manish Tadke“Effectiveness Of Health Education On The Knowledge Regarding Weaning Among Primipara Mothers Of Infants In The Pediatric Unit Of Selected Hospital Of Ahilyanagar.” African Journal of Biomedical Research, Vol. 27(4s) (November 2024); 9908-9917
15Mrs. Wincy M WilsonA Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Information Booklet on Knowledge Regarding Ill Effects of Passive Smoking on Child ren among Parents of Selected Urban Area in Mysore, International Journal of Science and Research, Volume 10 Issue 12, December 2021, ISSN: 2319-7064 , Page 542-545
16Mrs. Shraddha VyavahareA Descriptive study on the knowledge and attitude regarding organ donation among the junior college students in the selected city. International Journal of Scientific Development and Research, ISSN: 2455-2631,, June 2021
17Ms. Salome S TeldhuneA comparative study to assess the health status of orphan and parented children in selected areas of Pune. International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews, June 2019, ISSN: 2349-5138
18Mr. Manish TadkeBrain-eating amoeba: ‘Naegleria Fowleri’ (Review Article), International Journal of Advance Research in Medical Surgical Nursing, December 2022, ISSN: 2663-225X
19Mr. Manish TadkeHuman milk banks: Evolution of wet nursing: Reducing neonatal mortality (Review Article), International Journal of Research in Paediatric Nursing August 2022, ISSN: 2664-1291
20Mr. Manish TadkeZika virus: A review (Review Article), International Journal of Advance Research in Medical Surgical Nursing, December 2020, ISSN: 2663-225X
21Ms. Salome S TeldhuneCovid-19- A global red alarm (Review Article), International Journal of Advanced Research in Community health Nursing, January 2020. ISSN: 2664-1658

Book Publications

Sr.NoAuthorsTitle of BookPublisherPlaceYearISBNPages
1Ms. Wincy Mary WilsonTextbook of Neonatal NursingR.K. PublicationAhilyanagarNov-25978-93-5635-555-21-109
2Mr. Manish TadkeTextbook of Neonatal NursingR.K. PublicationAhilyanagarNov-25978-93-5635-555-21-109
3Mr. Manish TadkeTextbook of Neonatal NursingR.K. PublicationAhilyanagarNov-25978-93-5635-555-21-109
4Ms. Salome TeldhuneTextbook of Neonatal NursingR.K. PublicationAhilyanagarNov-25978-93-5635-555-21-109
5Ms. Salome TeldhuneTextbook of Nursing Research & StatisticsR.K. PublicationAhilyanagarJune -26978-816864-226-31-200

Chapters Published

Sr.NoAuthorsChapter NameTitle of BookPublisherYearISBNPages
1Ms. Wincy Mary WilsonTheories, Models, And Frameworks In Nursing ResearchNursing ResearchR.K. Publication2024978-81-947392-3-4151-170
2Ms. Salome TeldhuneNursing ResearchNursing ResearchR.K. Publication2024978-81-947392-3-4130-145
3Ms. Wincy Mary WilsonAdvanced Research approaches for Nursing Leaders (Vol-1)12 Importance andBenefits of Evidence-Based Nursing ResearchScripown PublicationsJul-25978-81-19915-53-8180-196
4Ms. Wincy Mary WilsonAdvanced Research approaches for Nursing Leaders (Vol-1)12 Importance andBenefits of Evidence-Based Nursing ResearchScripown PublicationsJul-25978-81-19915-53-8180-196
5Ms. Wincy Mary WilsonNursing Management and LeadershipEstablishment of Nursing Educational InstitutionsAkiNik PublicationsMar-26978-93-7150-137-8296-316
6Ms. Salome TeldhuneNursing Management and LeadershipDirecting and LeadingAkiNik PublicationsMar-26978-93-7150-137-8132-158
7Ms. Salome TeldhuneIntroduction to Midwifery/ Obstetrics and Gynecological NursingAssessment and the Ongoing Care of the Normal NewbornAdams Book CompanySep-2025978-93-48930-30-9157-172

Student Projects

P.B.B.Sc.Nursing
B.B.Sc.Nursing
M.Sc.Nursing
A Study to Assess the Nutritional status of primary school going children in selected primary school at A,Nagar
Student Name : Ms. Kharat Teresa & Group C
Course : P.B.B.Sc.Nursing
Guide Name : Mr. Korde Sujit
Year Of Completion : 2011

SOP

Standard Operating Procedure for Child Health Nursing Department.