Overview
Post Basic Diploma in Paediatric Specialty Nursing is a 1-year post basic diploma for registered nurses. It builds advanced skills in the care of infants, children and adolescents, child growth and development, common childhood illnesses, paediatric emergencies and family-centred care.
Course Details
- Level: Post basic diploma
- Duration: 1-year, full time
- Regulator: Indian Nursing Council (INC) and the State Nursing Council or university that awards the qualification
Eligibility
Applicants generally need a GNM, B.Sc Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc Nursing qualification and valid registration as a Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife (RN & RM) with a State Nursing Council. Minimum marks and any work-experience requirement are set by the Indian Nursing Council (INC) and the admitting institution, so check each college's admission notice.
What You Will Learn
The programme combines theory with supervised clinical practice. Training covers the care of infants, children and adolescents, child growth and development, common childhood illnesses, paediatric emergencies and family-centred care, along with patient safety, infection control, communication and evidence-based practice.
Where You Can Work
Typical settings include paediatric wards, paediatric ICUs, paediatric emergency departments and child health clinics.
Career Options
Graduates can work as Paediatric Nurse, Paediatric ICU Nurse and Child Health Nurse. Roles, pay and requirements vary by employer, region and experience.