The Indian Nursing Council on 28th November, 2023 has issued the Indian Nursing Council (Post Basic Diploma in Paediatric Specialty Nursing – Residency Program) Regulations, 2023. The program is designed to prepare nurses with specialized skills, knowledge and attitude in providing comprehensive care to children with acute, chronic and other congenital disorders (medical and surgical) including Paediatric emergencies.
It further aims to prepare technically qualified and competent specialist nurses who will function efficiently and optimally at Paediatric care units of tertiary/quaternary hospitals by maintaining high quality and standards of care.
