BS Nursing Students Hold Gender Sensitization Seminar with Transgender Leaders as Guest Speakers in Rufaida CON Hamdard University. Rufayda Hamdard College of Nursing (R-HCN) organized a unique Academic Session on Seminar Theme “Humanity has no Gender” in connection to BSN's Course Culture Health & Society in collaboration with Hamdard Foundation where renowned Transgender Leaders Ms. Zehrish Khanzadi, Program Manager of Gender Interactive Alliance (GIA) & Ms. Bindiya Rana, Executive Director GIA, were the guest speakers of the day. Beginning with the introduction of the speakers and activists, the Principal R-CON and, a Ph D Scholar Ms. Alia Nasir briefed students about: (i) gender sensitization and the role of nurses, (ii) the definition of gender and sex, and (iii) gender identity vs biological sex. The Vice Principal Ms. Fahmeda Khwaja followed with presentation on this sensitive social issue in context with the Course and the sad reality of discrimination with t
Are you confused about the terms BSN, BScN, Generic BSN, Post-RN, BS Nursing, and BSc Nursing? We receive many questions about these terms at PKN. This updated post will clarify these terms, especially in the context of recent changes in Pakistan. In short, the Generic BSN is a degree program for individuals who wish to join the nursing profession after 12 years of schooling, while the Post-RN BScN is a degree program for nurses who already have a three-year diploma in nursing. Generic BSN The Generic BSN is an ideal option for those who want to enter the nursing profession in Pakistan. Previously, another option to join the nursing profession was the 3-year diploma in general nursing. However, according to the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan's policies, the diploma in nursing was phased out across Pakistan in 2018. The Generic BSN is a 4-year degree program followed by a one-year internship. An internship involves practical nursing practice in a hospital under