Nursing has transformed into a vital, rapidly growing profession in Pakistan, offering many career paths for aspiring healthcare providers. With increasing demand both locally and internationally, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree opens doors to high-impact, stable, and fulfilling careers. Here, we’ll explore why the BSN degree is an excellent choice, discuss its job prospects, and explain the admission requirements.   Why Choose a BSN Degree in Nursing ?   Improved Standards through BSN :  In Pakistan, nursing has transitioned from diploma programs to the BSN degree. This shift enhances the profession's quality, offering improved training and elevating Pakistan’s standing in global healthcare. High Demand in Pakistan and Abroad :  Pakistan faces a critical nursing shortage, leading to high demand for BSN-qualified nurses in hospitals, clinics, and community  health settings. Additionally, there is a strong demand for Pakistani nurses in countries like Oman and the UK,

بی ایس این (بیچلر آف سائنس اِن نرسنگ) ایک چار سالہ تعلیمی پروگرام ہے جو نرسنگ کے شعبے میں پیشہ ورانہ مہارت اور علم فراہم کرتا ہے۔ اس ڈگری کے ذریعے طلباء کو نرسنگ کی جدید تکنیکوں، مریضوں کی دیکھ بھال، اور صحت کی دیکھ بھال کے نظام کی تفصیلی سمجھ حاصل ہوتی ہے۔  بی ایس این ڈگری کی خصوصیات: تعلیمی معیار:  بی ایس این پروگرام میں طلباء کو نرسنگ کے نظریاتی اور عملی پہلوؤں کی جامع تعلیم دی جاتی ہے، جس میں صحت کی تشخیص، فارماکولوجی، اور کمیونٹی ہیلتھ شامل ہیں۔ پیشہ ورانہ مواقع:  بی ایس این ڈگری کے حامل افراد کو نرسنگ کے مختلف شعبوں میں ملازمت کے وسیع مواقع میسر ہوتے ہیں، جیسے کہ ہسپتال، کلینک، کمیونٹی ہیلتھ سینٹرز، اور تعلیمی ادارے۔ اعلیٰ تعلیم کے مواقع:  بی ایس این مکمل کرنے کے بعد، طلباء ماسٹر آف سائنس اِن نرسنگ (ایم ایس این) یا پی ایچ ڈی جیسے اعلیٰ تعلیمی پروگراموں میں داخلہ لے سکتے ہیں، جو پیشہ ورانہ ترقی کے لیے معاون ثابت ہوتے ہیں۔ بین الاقوامی تسلیم:  بی ایس این ڈگری بین الاقوامی سطح پر تسلیم شدہ ہے، جس سے بیرونِ ملک ملازمت کے مواقع میں اضافہ ہوتا ہے۔ پاکستان میں بی ایس این ڈگری کیسے کریں؟

Courtesy of Ms Mehmooda Khowaja  In a significant initiative for maternal healthcare, Lady Dufferin Hospital recently hosted a focused one-day workshop aimed at equipping healthcare providers with critical skills in managing eclampsia, applying the EMOTIVE bundle for postpartum hemorrhage (PPH), and enhancing leadership in obstetrics and gynecology. This workshop, organized collaboratively by the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) and the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Pakistan (SOGP), received sponsorship from Helix Pharma.  With seventy participants in attendance, including doctors, midwifery and nursing staff, and community midwifery students from  Lady Dufferin Hospital, the workshop delivered practical insights and hands-on training on three pivotal components of maternal healthcare:   Management of Eclampsia with Magnesium Sulfate (MgSO4)  –  A crucial intervention to control severe eclamptic episodes. Application of the EMOTIVE Bundle for

Courtesy of Ms Mehmooda Khowaja  In a significant initiative for maternal healthcare, Lady Dufferin Hospital recently hosted a focused one-day workshop aimed at equipping healthcare providers with critical skills in managing eclampsia, applying the EMOTIVE bundle for postpartum hemorrhage (PPH), and enhancing leadership in obstetrics and gynecology. This workshop, organized collaboratively by the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) and the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Pakistan (SOGP), received sponsorship from Helix Pharma.  With seventy participants in attendance, including doctors, midwifery and nursing staff, and community midwifery students from  Lady Dufferin Hospital, the workshop delivered practical insights and hands-on training on three pivotal components of maternal healthcare:   Management of Eclampsia with Magnesium Sulfate (MgSO4)  –  A crucial intervention to control severe eclamptic episodes. Application of the EMOTIVE Bundle for

  The Dow Institute of Nursing & Midwifery (DIONAM) decorates another feather in its cap with inauguration of exclusive Research Cell by Vice Chancellor Prof. Mhammad Saeed Qureshi (T.I) The serene ceremony was witnessed by renowned professionals from AKUSONAM, IUH, SU, NICVD and from Health Department Govt of Sindh including the Pro Chancellor and relevant Heads of Department and high ups. Vice Chancellor Prof.Qureshi, a globally renowned scholar and honored by the State of Pakistan,  appreciated team efforts spearheaded by Ms. Rubina Qasim, Principal of DIONAM-DUHS, for contributing in an ever-increasing global rating of DUHS. He told that nursing community in Pakistan had a few examples of research work. Today, it seems, the breakthroughs are being achieved. Get your work publishe and be counted" he advised in his ending remarks. The Principal DIONAM in her brief presentation elaborated Research Cell evolution consequent upon consistent efforts of her DIONAM faculty and abo

 By: Shabir Hussain Jhatial The physical and online congregation of nursing midwifery leaders from both private and public sector gathered to propose amendments as solution for PNMC Crisis and to thawrt subsequent Merger Plan that is still on cards.  This extraordinary meeting was astutely chaired by Prof. Dr. Raisa Gul and Co Chaired by DGN Punjab Madam Tahira Sagir attended by Nursing- Midwifery leaders across Pakistan including Brigadier Humera of AFNS. The minutes were recorded by Ms. Lubna and Mr. Asif Iqbal. Following provisions were identified that needed amendment within parameters of the national policy framework for statuary bodies. Discussion was inconclusive that would be completed on Zoom Meeting on this Saturday. 1. The Preamble. 2. The Terms/ Definitions 3. Number of the Members (Not more than 19) 4. Ex. Officio Members DGNs). 5. The representation from Federations / Associations e.g PNF, PYNF & MAP et) 6. Method of Appointment (Election and Selecion Criteria for all

Attention All Nursing Professionals On October 21, 2024, the Pakistan Nurses Federation (PNF) held a pivotal meeting in Islamabad to address the pressing issue of the proposed merger of the Allied Health Professional Council (AHPC) into the Pakistan Nursing and Midwifery Council (PN&MC). The meeting was chaired by Ms. Nighat Durrani, President of PNF, and co-chaired by Dr. Raisa Gul, Dean of the Faculty of Nursing at Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University. Nursing leaders and representatives from various regions across the country convened to strategize and unify their stance against the merger. Key Decisions from the Meeting.  1. Intensified Advocacy Efforts.  PNF has resolved to amplify its advocacy by engaging with political leaders and influential bureaucrats who can impact the decision regarding the council's merger. A delegation is scheduled to meet the Special Assistant to the Prime Minister for Health to discuss concerns and present the collective viewpoint of the nursing com