KNOWLEDGE REGARDING RASHTRIYA BAL SWASTHYA KARYAKRAM (RBSK) SCHEME AMONG NURSING STUDENTS

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, under the National Health Mission launched the Rashtriya Bal Swaasthya Karyakram (RBSK), an innovative and ambitious initiative, which envisages child health screening and early intervention services, a systematic approach of early identification and link to care support and treatment. This study investigates the level of knowledge among Nursing students about the Rashtriya Bal SwasthiyaKaryakram (RBSK) at a selected Nursing college in Puducherry. Method This study utilized a quantitative research approach. A self-structured questionnaire consisting of 30 questions were used to collect data. The study population consists of 100 Nursing students. The study was conducted at a selected Nursing college in Puducherry. Data collected were analysed using frequency and percentage distribution. Result The study results revealed that out of the 100 Nursing students, nearly 55% of the Nursing students had only adequate level of knowledge regarding RBSK. Conclusion: Researchers conclude that the Nursing students had inadequate level of knowledge regarding the RBSK. Since the student nurses are going to take the roles as School health nurse, Community health nursing officerin future and they all actively take part in creating awareness to the public and teachers regarding the benefits of RBSK scheme in reduction of health problems among School children.