This manual has been prepared to be used at pre-service level for both undergraduate and postgraduate nursing students in pediatric nursing specialty, which is grounded with updated clinical knowledge and scientific principles used in neonatal and child care.

The manual has both basic and advanced pediatric nursing procedures described in detail under 12 sections. These nursing procedures are to be routinely practiced by nursing students. This manual will help the nursing students to learn and strengthen their skills and competencies required for providing effective quality care to neonates and children. In addition it will facilitate critical thinking, analytical and decision making abilities among them.