BNS (Child Health Nursing)

BNS (Child Health Nursing) — Birgunj Nursing Campus, Parsa (TU IOM)

If paediatric care is your calling after PCL Nursing, BNS–Child Health Nursing offers three years of degree-level study focused on infants, children, and adolescents.

The program runs under TU IOM, admits through MECEE-BL, and forms part of BNC’s 40 BNS seats.  

Overview

The track strengthens assessment and care planning for newborns and children, growth and development, immunisation, paediatric emergencies, and family-centred care.

Clinical rotations include paediatric wards at Narayani Hospital and designated referral sites for subspecialty exposure. 

Highlights

• Affiliation: TU IOM

• Duration: 3 academic years

• Seats: Part of BNC’s BNS 40 seats reserved for Child Health Nursing

• Admission: MECEE-BL and central matching

• Practical learning blended with simulation and ward postings

Curriculum Details

Here’s what you’ll study over three years.

• Child health nursing theory and practicals with emphasis on growth monitoring, immunisation, paediatric medication safety, and family counselling.

• Midwifery postings to connect neonatal issues with maternal care.

• Adult, psychiatric, and community components to manage comorbidities and continuity of care.

• Final-year management, education, and research modules culminating in a practicum. Ponc

Objectives

• Prepare nurses who can stabilise paediatric emergencies and manage common conditions.

• Guide caregivers on feeding, hygiene, and developmental milestones.

• Coordinate multidisciplinary care and referrals for high-risk cases.

Scope

Graduates work in paediatric wards, neonatal units (post-orientation), immunisation and well-baby clinics, school health programs, and community child health initiatives. Teaching and supervisory roles open with experience and further study.

Learning Outcomes

By graduation, you will be able to:

• Conduct paediatric assessments and calculate safe dosages.

• Plan and implement age-appropriate nursing interventions.

• Educate families and track follow-up outcomes.

• Lead small teams and maintain accurate paediatric documentation.

Skill Development Modules

BNC’s labs allow repeated practice before ward exposure. Students rotate through paediatrics at Narayani Hospital and visit specialised centres for observation (e.g., eye hospital, palliative sites) to understand broader child health needs. OSCE/OSPE assessments help standardise performance.

Teaching Methodology

Teaching uses demonstrations, simulations, seminars, case presentations, and guided clinical postings. Students complete a research component aligned with TU IOM’s undergraduate requirements.

Admission Requirements

• Eligibility: PCL Nursing with at least 50% aggregate (or GPA equivalent), current NNC registration, and one year of work experience.

• Entrance & Selection: National MECEE-BL exam, matching via MEC, and admission at TU IOM/BNC. Not sure where to start? Review the MECEE-BL information and prepare PCB plus nursing fundamentals.

Career Opportunities

Opportunities include paediatric wards, neonatal and vaccination clinics, school health services, and community child health programs. With experience, nurses can act as preceptors or join teaching teams.

Scholarships and Financial Aid

Scholarships and paying seats are administered by MEC within the 40 BNS seats. Reservation clusters and open categories apply per annual notice.

Why Choose This Course?

BNC connects classroom learning with paediatric ward exposure and community programs. Facilities—skills labs, library, hostel—and a defined supervision ratio support safe learning during clinical rotations.

Conclusion

BNS–Child Health Nursing at BNC offers a focused paediatric path within TU IOM, combining skills practice, ward learning, and community engagement for early career growth in child and family care.