Pediatric Nursing is a branch of nursing which deals mostly with the provision of holistic care, from prevention to rehabilitation, to children which can inevitably involve their families and communities. In line with the principles of good human relationships and professional ethics, MSc graduates can identify biological, psychological, social and cultural needs of the clients in this field and perform appropriate interventions. 

The graduates can fulfill various tasks at such different settings as hospitals, rehabilitation centers, pediatric clinics, outpatient health centers, schools etc. to manage conditions, promote pediatric care quality and prevent complications at different situations.  

There has been a valuable experience in performing the program in the Islamic Republic of Iran since 1976 and its curriculum has been updated in recent years for the master's degree, as an attempt to meet the everchanging needs of the society and to play an effective role for the children as a vulnerable group requiring advocacy in various aspects. 

Objectives:

Specific Competencies and Skills

At the end of the program learners will be competent in the following skills: 

• Health-related skills
• Diagnostic and therapeutic skills
• Procedural skills in the provision of pediatric care for clients
• Supportive, preventive, educational, consultative, investigative, monitoring and managerial skills