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Confused Between Two Drugs? This Tool Compares Them in Seconds

Heparin or warfarin? Type 1 or type 2 diabetes? Asthma or COPD? Nursing studies are full of "confusing pairs", two things that look similar but differ in exactly the points examiners love to ask. We usually make comparison tables by hand in our notebooks. It works, but it takes time, and we are never sure if we missed something. Porus Matrix does this job for you. It is an AI comparison tool at porus.pingala.io that you can start using free: type any two (or three, or four) medical things, and in seconds you get a complete, organised comparison. What you get for each comparison A clear side-by-side table. Mechanism, onset, monitoring, side effects, nursing considerations,  whatever fits the topic, arranged in columns you can read at a glance. Winning points are even highlighted. Ratings and charts. The tool scores each item on practical dimensions and shows the results as easy visual bars and charts, so differences jump out immediately. Timeline, pros and co...

New Nursing MCQ App Made for Pakistan's HEC Syllabus - Free Daily Practice (BSN, Post-RN & MSN)

If you are a BSN or Post-RN student in Pakistan, you already know the problem. Our textbooks are thick, past papers are hard to find, and most MCQ books repeat the same old questions. When exams come near, we all wish for one thing: more practice questions with clear explanations . Good news — there is now an app made exactly for us: Pingala Nursing . It runs in your browser, so there is nothing to install, and you can start free . Open app.pingala.io on your phone or laptop and start practising in seconds. What is Pingala Nursing? Pingala is an AI-powered MCQ practice app built around the HEC nursing curriculum used in Pakistan . You choose your program (BSN, Post-RN or MSN), pick your semester and course — for example Adult Health Nursing, Pharmacology or Community Health — and the app gives you fresh, exam-style MCQs for that exact course. It even has a separate section for the older 2011 syllabus , so students of both schemes are covered. Why students like it Fresh q...

Preparing for NCLEX-RN from Pakistan? Start Free with This App - Pingala NCLEX

Every year, more Pakistani nurses dream of working in the USA, and the door to that dream is the NCLEX-RN exam . But NCLEX preparation is expensive. Question banks like UWorld or Kaplan cost hundreds of dollars,  a very heavy amount in rupees. Many nurses delay their preparation just because of the cost. That is why Pingala NCLEX is worth knowing about: an NCLEX-RN practice app with free daily practice , running in your browser at nclex.pingala.io . No installation ,  just open the link and start free. What does it offer? All eight Client Needs areas. The NCLEX-RN test plan is organised into Client Needs categories — Management of Care, Pharmacological Therapies, Reduction of Risk Potential, Safety and Infection Control, and the rest. Pingala NCLEX covers all of them, so you can practise your weak area directly. Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) style questions. The NCLEX has changed. The new exam includes case-based NGN item types, not just simple four-option MCQs. T...

Reclaiming Dignity - Legacy of Dynamic Nurse Leader Jennifer Jehanzeba Musa from Balochistan

By: Shabir Hussain Jhatial In the wake of recent amendments to the PNC (M) Act and the persistent reduction of nurses to a mere technical function, as “injecting personnel,” it is timely and necessary to revisit the towering legacy of a great nurse leader who shattered such narrow definitions - Ms. Jennifer Jehanzeba Musa, the "Queen of Balochistan." Born in Ireland as Bridget Wren, she chose the path of nursing after graduating from university, much like Florence Nightingale did. She chose a profession of care and service—a choice that would ultimately transform not only her identity but the course of her destiny. Becoming Jennifer Jehanzeba of Balochistan, Pakistan. Upon entering her nursing training, she embraced a new name, Jennifer, and with it, a new calling and transformation. In 1940, she encountered Musa Qazi in London, a philosophy student and gentleman from the distinguished Qazi family of Pishin, Balochistan. Their union proved to be a complete transformation. It ...

World Breastfeeding Week at Lady Dufferin Hospital

Breastfeeding Week, which is celebrated from August 1 to August 7.     Lady Dufferin Hospital School of Midwifery's Celebration The hospital celebrated World Breastfeeding Week by: - Organizing a walk - Conducting awareness sessions in OPD (Outpatient Department) and IPD (Inpatient Department) The hospital's efforts aimed to educate the public about breastfeeding benefits, support maternal health, and promote awareness about the importance of breastfeeding. #WorldBreastfeedingWeek #BreastfeedingAwareness #MaternalHealth #LadyDufferinHospital #MidwiferyMatters #HealthyStart

Developing Faculty: Role of INGOs in Midwifery Education

By: Shabir Hussain Jhatial   The Five-Day UNFPA-APPROV Faculty Development Modules' Masters Training Session was conducted with the aim to enhance faculty development to be involved in the BS-Midwifery Program in near future. The Program was attended by 25-Senior faculty from across the four provinces, GB and AJK from May,19-23 with the assistance of Burnet Institute Australia.  Facilitated by the HSA -Islamabad, this major national initiative program got collaboration from the Federal Ministry of Health, UNFPA and PN&MC as well.   Foreseeing the gap in Midwifery faculty for impending BS-Midwifery Program initiative, the Burnet Institute intends to further this training program through the Masters Trainers who got trained in May, 19-23 Session.    The training was conducted online by Ms.Jane Raymond, Ms.Brunet and their team (Astralia) while the facilitators Mdwifery experts ncluded: Zubeda Bhutto (DUHS PhD Scholar-HSA), Ms.Nosheen HSA and Ms.Elizabeth...

International Nurses Day 2025 in Pakistan

Interactive Report: International Nurses Day 2025 - Pakistan IND 2025: Pakistan Nursing Overview Pakistan's Reality Challenges Response Path Forward Overview Pakistan's Reality Challenges Response Path Forward International Nurses Day 2025 Pakistan's Nursing Sector: An Interactive Report "Our Nurses. Our Future. Caring for nurses strengthens economies." Global Context & Pakistan's Position Internation...

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Difference Between Post-RN BScN & Generic BSN (Updated 2023)

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 u...

New PNC Challan Form

1. Download challan form from the downloads section of online.pnc.org.pk . The exact link of challan form is: http://online.pnc.org.pk/RevisedChallan.pdf 2. Submit fee in any  Habib Bank branch and get it stamped from the bank. 3. Scan the challan copy and upload it online Note: you can easily scan challan form using your cellphone which has more than 5 megapixels camera. You can use CamScanner app to scan challan form. link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.intsig.camscanner

What is the Nurse-Patient Ratio According to Pakistan Nursing Council?

Understanding the nurse-patient ratio according to the Pakistan Nursing Council (PNC) is crucial for ensuring proper healthcare standards in hospitals across the country.  However, it is important to acknowledge that nurse-patient ratios in many hospitals in Pakistan are currently far lower than the recommended guidelines. In this blog post, we will provide a detailed analysis and breakdown of the official PNC notification on this subject. The official PNC notification on this subject is given below. Official Nurse-Patient Ratio According to Pakistan Nursing Council: The PNC issued a notification (No. PNC F-7-14-Admin/2021/ 3702) on 25th May 2021, outlining the minimum nurse-to-patient ratio for hospitals across Pakistan. The guidelines provided in this notification are as follows:     General Hospital Units: In general hospital units, the nurse-to-patient ratio should be 1:3 beds, which means three nurses for every ten beds, with one reliever nurse for e...

PNC Eligibility Criteria for Faculty Appointment in Nursing Colleges in Pakistan

The Pakistan Nursing Council (PNC), ( now called the Pakistan Nursing and Midwifery Council or PNMC ) is the regulatory body for nursing education and practice in Pakistan. PN&MC notified the eligibility criteria for the appointment of faculty members in nursing colleges. The PNMC's notification, which was issued in August 2015 (vide letter number F-11-PNC-admin/2015-723), outlines the minimum qualifications, experience, and publications required for nursing lecturers, assistant professors, associate professors, and professors. In this blog post, we will discuss the eligibility criteria in detail and answer some common questions about them.  Q: What are the minimum qualifications required for a Nursing Lecturer position in a college of nursing according to PNMC?  A: The minimum qualifications required for a Nursing Lecturer position in a college of nursing are: Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife with Post RN BSN degree (Two years of post-degree experience, prefe...

New Nursing MCQ App Made for Pakistan's HEC Syllabus - Free Daily Practice (BSN, Post-RN & MSN)

If you are a BSN or Post-RN student in Pakistan, you already know the problem. Our textbooks are thick, past papers are hard to find, and most MCQ books repeat the same old questions. When exams come near, we all wish for one thing: more practice questions with clear explanations . Good news — there is now an app made exactly for us: Pingala Nursing . It runs in your browser, so there is nothing to install, and you can start free . Open app.pingala.io on your phone or laptop and start practising in seconds. What is Pingala Nursing? Pingala is an AI-powered MCQ practice app built around the HEC nursing curriculum used in Pakistan . You choose your program (BSN, Post-RN or MSN), pick your semester and course — for example Adult Health Nursing, Pharmacology or Community Health — and the app gives you fresh, exam-style MCQs for that exact course. It even has a separate section for the older 2011 syllabus , so students of both schemes are covered. Why students like it Fresh q...

PNC Notification about Dress Code (2017)

Update (January 2024) : The latest notification about the new dress code can be found here:  New Nurses Uniform by Pakistan Nursing and Midwifery Council   Pakistan Nursing Council has issued a notification about the dress code of female and male nurses as well as the student nurses. The notification has clarified the PNC's stance on the face covering of female nurses. The Pakistan Nursing Council (PNC) has embraced cultural sensitivity by allowing nursing staff and students to wear a white Dupatta for head covering, aligning with personal and religious beliefs. This decision, made in the PNC's 10th Annual Session in 2008 and notified on May 4, 2017, supports individual choice regarding face covering in clinical settings.  The dress code set by the Pakistan Nursing Council (PNC) for nursing staff and students is as follows: Female Student/Staff: White Shalwar, white shirt with half sleeves, white half coat with full sleeves (koti/jacket), and white dupatta for head-cover...

Staff Nurses Jobs at PAF Hospital Islamabad

PAF Hospital Islamabad, a 500 bedded tertiary care teaching hospital invites applications of experienced Nurses to fill the staff nurses vacancies in the following  specialities:  NICU / PICU Cardiology (CCU or Cath Lab) Surgical ITC Accident & Emergency Renal Dialysis/Renal Eligibility criteria: Preferably BSc Nursing (04 years) from any PNC recognized Nursing Institute with at least 3 years of experience in relevant  speciality or Diploma in General Nursing with more than 05 years of experience 1-year diploma in respective speciality Registration with Pakistan Nursing Council Relevant experience in a good clinical set up of repute will be given preference Interested candidates fulfilling the criteria for the desired posts should send their applications with updated CV and a Cover letter mentioning the specially applied for along with attested photocopies of the degrees/certificates, CNIC, domicile, experience certificate and 2x fresh passport size photographs to D...

PNMC Site and Infrastructure Requirements for Nursing Institutions in Pakistan

The Pakistan Nursing Council (PNC), now known as the Pakistan Nursing and Midwifery Council (PNMC), has established minimum criteria for new nursing educational institutions for degree programs. These criteria are designed to ensure that nursing institutions have adequate and appropriate physical facilities, equipment, resources, and safety measures to support their academic programs and evaluation. In this blog post, we will share some information about the PNMC's minimum criteria for site selection and infrastructure of nursing institutions. Whether you are planning to establish a new nursing institution or simply want to learn more about the requirements, this post will provide you with valuable insights. Site Selection According to the PNMC's minimum criteria, the site selected for a nursing institution should be: - Suitable from an academic point of view and sustainable. - Easily accessible to the general public by road and public transport. - Equipped with reliable electr...

Health Dept.Sindh-RMNCH & Pathfinders- BHF - US-AID Initiative: 14-Community Midwife's Schools to be Digitalized

By: Shabir Hussain Jhatial Principal.Korangi-CON Sindh Pathfinders-led initiative "Building Healthy Families (BHF)" held 1-Day Seminar aimed to sensitize and seek approval to modernise Teaching Learning Methodologies in Sindh's CMW Schools in liaison with Regional Maternal Neonatal Child Health(RMNCH),  Directorate of Nursing Sindh, SNEB & Midwifery Association of Pakistan with the support of US-Agency for International Development (US-AID) .  The organizers  of one day session held at Marriot Hotel's Dampukht Hall, Dr. Khalid Memon, Deputy DG R-MNCH, Dr.Farhana Memon, Program Director R-MNCH revealed that  though all sister provinces had abodoned CMW program terming it ineffective and unutilized product but thanks to Minister Health Dr. Azra Fazal unwavering support for development of the Midwifery workforce that it still continues under R-MNCH administration as a success story.  Dr. Khalid Memon told that almost 3000 CMWs trained at their 26 CMW Schools ar...

New Nurses Uniform by Pakistan Nursing and Midwifery Council (January 2024)

The Pakistan Nursing & Midwifery Council (PNMC) has introduced a new uniform dress code for nurses working in clinical settings across the country. The announcement, in an official letter from the PNMC dated January 31, 2024, stated guidance about professional attire of nursing staff in Pakistan. The new dress code approved during the 6th session of the council held from January 15-17, 2024, under the leadership of Ms. Farzana Zulfiger, President of PNMC, specifies new uniforms for male and female nurses. Female nurses are to wear a dark blue shalwar kameez with a nameplate, accompanied by a white coat and a blue scarf/dupatta. Male nurses are required to wear dark blue scrubs along with a nameplate. Category Uniform Female Nurses Dark blue shalwar kameez with nameplate, white coat or blue scarf/dupatta Male Nurses Dark blue scrubs with nameplate Health Departments across Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan, Khyber P...