Salient Features of the Book are:

• The book strictly adheres to the INC guidelines, focusing on the competencies required for B.Sc. Nursing students.
• Each chapter is aligned with the specific competencies to ensure comprehensive coverage of essential skills and knowledge.
• Content is grounded in the latest research and clinical guidelines, ensuring that students are learning the most current and effective practices in child health nursing.
• Combines theoretical knowledge with practical applications through case studies, clinical scenarios, and skill-based exercises to enhance critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Written in an accessible language with clear explanations, illustrations, and diagrams to facilitate understanding.
• Each chapter includes learning objectives, point to remember to reinforce the learning and question related to topic at the end of each chapter also help to improve critical thinking of students.
• Interactive learning tools used in book in the form of review questions, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), Very Short Questions, Short Questions and Essay Type Questions on scenario based at the end of each chapter to test comprehension and application of knowledge.
• Points to remember that could be included at the end of each chapter.
• Detailed chapters dedicated to the nursing care of neonates, growth and development including premature and full-term infants, covering a wide range of conditions and care practices.
• In-depth information on the assessment and management of high-risk neonates, including those with congenital anomalies, infections, and metabolic disorders. Focus on the inclusion of family in the care process, offering strategies for family support and education to foster bonding and improve outcomes.
• Step-by-step guidelines and protocols for neonatal resuscitation and stabilization in the delivery room and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

These features ensure that the book not only meets the educational standards set by the INC but also equips students with the comprehensive knowledge and practical skills necessary for excellence in child health nursing.