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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...

Preserving Legacy & Advancing Care: International Nurses Day at Rufayda Hamdard College of Nursing

  By: Shabir Hussain Jhatial "On May,16,2025, a solemn and introspective Nurses' Day event was held at Rufayda Hamdard College of Nursing (RHCN) Hamdard University (HU), bringing together her Excellency Chancellor Sadia Rashid (H.I) with leadership of HU and top healthcare professionals: president Midwifery Association🇵🇰,Dr. RafatJan, Dr. Shaheen Zafar, Director Sindh Institute of Reproductively Medicines (SIRM) & PD of Koi Goth fame Midwifery Education.  True to its tradition, the serene event served as a poignant reminder of the tireless dedication and compassion that define the nursing and midwifery referring past, present and future prospects and challenges in our national context. The Chancellor Sadia Rashid (H.I🇵🇰), - heiress of Shaheed Hakim Muhammad Saeed's legacy of immaculate eastern wisdom, said that erstwhile Rufayda School of Nursing was brain child of her great father that is revived as bustling College for it reminds us the Bibi Rufayda Sl Islamia wh...

Preserving Legacy& Advancing Care: International Nurses Day at Rufayda Hamdard College of Nursing

  By: Shabir Hussain Jhatial "On May,16,2025, a solemn and introspective Nurses' Day event was held at Rufayda Hamdard College of Nursing (RHCN) Hamdard University (HU), bringing together her Excellency Chancellor Sadia Rashid (H.I) with leadership of HU and top healthcare professionals: president Midwifery Association🇵🇰,Dr. RafatJan, Dr. Shaheen Zafar, Director Sindh Institute of Reproductively Medicines (SIRM) & PD of Koi Goth fame Midwifery Education.  True to its tradition, the serene event served as a poignant reminder of the tireless dedication and compassion that define the nursing and midwifery referring past, present and future prospects and challenges in our national context. The Chancellor Sadia Rashid (H.I🇵🇰), - heiress of Shaheed Hakim Muhammad Saeed's legacy of immaculate eastern wisdom, said that erstwhile Rufayda School of Nursing was brain child of her great father that is revived as bustling College for it reminds us the Bibi Rufayda Sl Islamia ...

Honoring the Pillars of Midwifery: Ms. Mahmooda Khwaja's Remarkable Leadership

      By: Shabir Hussain While many of our nursing leaders are being honored on IND and while the IDM celebrations are still at full swings, I feel compelled to speak out this dimension as well. ➡️ If any single Midwifery institute is singled out in Metropolis Karachi, in the Sindh province and even across Pakistan that has not only maintained the classic infrastructure, discipline and compassion of Nightingale Era (During British Rule in Indo-Pak Subcontinent) and integrating global advancements with changing times _in par excellence_ it is one and only the Cowasjee MW School Lady @ Dufferin Hospital, Karachi. And ➡️if I am asked to name the single professional behind this impeccable success story ? No doubt it is Ms. Mahmooda Khwaja, the ```towering Principal```of CMW School, I would witness. Having observed both Ms.Khwaja and her CMW -LDH for more than a decade, I often percieve her as the true _heir apparent_ of _national Midwifery Icon of global stature_ Apa Imtiaz...

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College of Nursing PIMS Islamabad

#Vacancies for #Nurses in #AbuDhabi Vacancies for Female Nurses At NMC ROYAL HOSPITAL, Abu Dhabi, UAE NMC ROYAL HOSPITAL is looking for the services of female Charge Nurses, having OT experience. Number of posts: 5 Salary package: 7000 AED + Free accommodation. Interested candidates forward their CVs to Mr. Iftikhar (CMT, PIMS Alumnus) at (ifti_tarar11@yahoo.com) from http://bit.ly/2aiytF3 in Pakistani Nurses

MSN Admission Eligibility Criteria by PNC

Through a notification issued on 3rd September 2019, Pakistan Nursing Council has revised the eligibility criteria for admission in the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) programme throughout the country. PNC Letter issued on 3rd September 2019 Letter Number: PNC Admin/ 2019/2954-57 Dated: Sptember 3, 2019 In compliance of the decision taken against Agenda Item No. 01 of Academic Committee meeting of Pakistan Nursing Council held on 14t 16th May, 2018 and Agenda Item No. 05 of the 25 Session of Pakistan Nursing Council held under the chair of Ms. Afshan Nazly, President, PNC on 30 -31st July, 2019 the following Admission Criteria of 02 years MSN Degree is hereby revised as below: Category-I 10 years' schooling (Matric) 3 years General Nursing Diploma registered with PNC 01 year Midwifery Diploma or any other Post Basic Specialty Diploma registered with PNC 01 year experience as RN for admission in Post RN BSN Degree 2 Years' Post RN BSN Degree Program as sp...

Dear Nurses, do you want to join Pak Army as a Lieutenant?

Pakistan Army has announced commission for trained nurses in Armed Forces Nursing Service (AFNS). The trained nures wil be selected in the rank of Lieutenant. However, only famale candidates can apply. Female candidates having any of following qualifications can apply but preference will be given to qualified post basic specialized courses i.e ICU, OT, CCU etc from a hospital/institute recognized by PNC. Nursing Diploma and Midwifery  OR Generic BSN OR Post (RN) B.Sc Moreover, addmissions in BScN are also announced on the basis of  FSc. The selected candidates will get four years Training at AFPGMI Rawalpindi, CMH Lahore, CMH Kharian, CMH Multan, CMH Quetta and PNS Shifa Karachi. On completion of successful training, shall be granted Commission in the rank of Lieutenant.  According to the sources, the last date to apply is 28th July, 2017 The official website link is https://www.joinpakarmy.gov.pk/ For Registration Form of AFNS click  here . Fo...

What is PNC Licensure Exam and Why is it Necessary?

by Khalil Ahmed Jatt, Head Nurse, PIMS, Islamabad  PNC Licensure Examination is a written test of the Generic BSc Nursing graduates that is conducted by the Pakistan Nursing Council to determine the preparedness of the graduates for nursing practice. Recently, the examination has been abolished by PNC due to some understandable reasons. Some people are of the view that PNC licensure examination for GBSN is unjust and unnecessary. Their perspective is based on the following arguments: When there are university exams then we do not need to appear for an extra exam. There is no licensure examination for the diploma holders therefore, there is no need for licensure exam for BSN graduates. Other healthcare professionals in Pakistan do not go through such examination, therefore this exam is unnecessary for BSN graduates It is not conducted internationally. PNC can not conduct a transparent examination. Many toppers failed in the licensure examination. Licensure exa...

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 Admission in Post-RN BScN

Update 6th September 2019: Only after a few days of issuing the revised eligibility criteria on 3rd September 2019, PNC issued another letter on 6th September 2019. Therefore, the latest eligibility criteria for admissions in Post-RN BSN is the one which was issued on 6th September 2019 and is given below: PAKISTAN NURSING COUNCIL (NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH) CHAK SHEHZAD,  ISLAMABAD NO. PNC F11-Admin/2019/2959  Date: September 6, 2019 NOTIFICATION:  Revised Admission Criteria for Post RN BSN Degree In compliance of the decision taken against Agenda Item No. 01 of  Academic Committee meeting of Pakistan Nursing Council held on 14- 16" May,  2018 and Agenda Item No. 05 of the 25" Session of Pakistan Nursing Council held  under the chair of Ms Afshan Nazly, President, PNC on 30th - 31th July, 2019 the  following Admission criteria of 02 years Post RN BSN Degree ls hereby revised as below: Qualification : Matric w...

Nursing Instructor BPS-17 by PPSC for Males, Females, and Shemales

Punjab Public Service Commission has announced four vacancies of Nursing Instructors BPS-17 on a three-years contract for Males, Females, and Shemales. Place of Posting: Lahore and Multan Last date is: 10th July, 2017. Note: This is a part of the full advertisement. To download the full advertisement in PDF format, visit this link: http://www.ppsc.gop.pk/(S(an0qwqs4lfiax3eawdj1mqm5))/Adds/Ad%20362017.pdf

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

Nursing: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and Professor

The positions of Professor, Associate Professor and Professor Nursing has been announced by Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical University, Larkana on 18th February 2019. Application Form PNC Criteria PMDC Criteria HEC Criteria 1. Only Sind h Domiciled are eligible. 2. The application should be sent along with: (i) Pay Order Bank Draft of (Rs. 1500 /- for position BPS-17 & above, Rs. 1000 /- for the position  below BPS-17 (Non-refundable) in favour of Vice Chancellor, SMBBMU Larkana. (ii) Three recent passport size photographs. (iii) Brief curriculum vitae. (iv) Attested photocopies of Academic Certificates, Domicile, PRC/Form "D", valid CNIC. (v) Copy of valid/updated PM&DC/PNC/PCP Registration Certificate (vi) Copy of experience certificate(s) in case of eligibility on PM&DC, PNC, valid/updated PM&DC or PNC Experience Certificate respectively) (vii) Copy of research papers/ publications (duly published in HEC PM&DC Recog...