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پہلا انجیکشن مریض کی شوگر کم ہو جانے پر ہنگامی بنیادوں پر جلدی میں دو سے تین گلوکوز کے یہ انجیکشن دئے جاتے ہیں۔ زیادہ دیر مریض کے خون میں شوگر کی انتہائی کمی موت کا سبب بن سکتی ہے۔  دوسرا انجیکشن مریض کے خون میں پوٹاشیم کی کمی ہو جانے پر یہ انجیکشن دوسرے محلول میں ڈال کر نہایت آہستہ آہستہ دیا جاتا ہے۔ پہلے انجیکشن کی طرح اگر یہ انجیکشن جلدی سے دے دیا جائے تو مریض فوری طور پر انتقال کر جائے گا۔ دونوں انجیکشنز کی پیکجنگ خطرناک حد تک ایک جیسی ہے، کسی سے بھی غلطی ہو سکتی ہے۔ مطعلقہ اداروں کو نوٹس لینے کی اپیل کی جاتی ہے۔ Photo Courtesy GM Jatoi References: 1. A case of look-alike medication errors Hetal D. Shah and Megha Shah https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3153723 2. Potassium chloride: A high risk drug for medication error Dilip Kothari, Saroj Kothari, and Jitendra Agrawal https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3327087

Punjab, Contract Nurses Relieved from Duty

These nurses were promised for regulation of their jobs. On the contrary, they have been relieved from the services.

Nursing Professional Allowance Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department, Punjab

As per earlier notification, nurses only in hospitals under the specialised healthcare department, Punjab were eligible for the nursing professional allowance. However, as per this notification, nurses in hospitals under Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department of Punjab will also get the allowance. Hence, those who were not getting this allowance in Punjab, will get it soon. Congratulations!

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HEC Notification about equavalence of Post-RN BScN 16 years degree programme, April 06, 2016

HEC Notification, 9 June, 2015

Charge Nurses Vacancies in DHQ Faisalabad

How to get Monthly Salary Slips in Gmail

All government employees, including nurses, can easily receive their salary slips in their Gmail accounts. It is very easy; you can do this on your own. You need to enter the Government Code, personal number, CNIC number, date of birth, cell number and Gmail address as shown below. Government Code (F = Federal, N = KP Govt , S = Sindh, B = Balochistan, P = Punjab , DGP = District Govt Pubjab, K = Kashmir DGN = District Govt KP ,K = Kashmir, GB = Gilgit-Baltistan, GBC = GB Council , C = Kashmir Council) Personal number (Mentioned on your salary slip) CNIC number Date of birth Cell number (give your own cell number as it will be used if you forget your password Gmail address (only Gmail account will work) Follow the link to get registered:  http://m.pifra.gov.pk/salaryslip_emp

Short training courses short training courses

Department of Community Health Sciences (CHS), Aga Khan University (AKU), Karachi, Pakistan announces the below listed forthcoming short training courses are planned during 2017 under the Continuing Education Programme of CHS, AKU. For details please visit: https://www.aku.edu/mcpk/chs/programmes/Pages/short-courses.aspx

FPSC notice for submission of Documents for the post of Staff/ Charge Nurses in Military Hospitals, Ministry of Defence

Vacancies at Bahria Town Hospital Rawalpindi

پاکستان نرسنگ کونسل کی تین رکنی ٹیم کا بے نظیر انسٹی ٹیوٹ آف نرسنگ اینڈ کمیونیٹی ہیلتھ سائنسز کا دورہ

پاکستان نرسنگ کونسل کی تین رکنی ٹیم کا بے نظیر انسٹی ٹیوٹ آف نرسنگ اینڈ کمیونیٹی ہیلتھ سائنسز کا دورہ https://m.urdupoint.com/daily/livenews/2017-03-03/news-945296.html

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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 under

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, preferably in a

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

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

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. In w

SOPs for Managing Nurses’ Monthly Duty Roster Manually

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Managing Nurses’ Duty Roster Version 3 (January 2019) Developed By: Khalil Ahmed Head Nurse, CCU, IH, PIMS, Islamabad Description: The purpose of developing these SOPs was to create uniformity and clarity in the policies regarding nurses’ duty roster. This document has brought the already practised rule into written form. The first version of the SOPs was introduced in Emergency and Accident Center, PIMS in 2014.  Further improvements have been brought in the subsequent versions. Constructive feedback would be appreciated. A sample duty roster which incorporates some of these rules is attached. SOPs Rationales 1.        Days off available in a month: 1.1.     Weekly off: A nurse will be eligible to avail weekly days off equal to the number of Sundays in a month. Because every Sunday is an official day off, therefore, all nurses are eligible to avail days off equal to the number of Su

The Florence Nightingale Pledge

Courtesy: Sabir Mehno PIMS I solemnly pledge myself before God and in the presence of this assembly to pass my life in purity and to practise my profession faithfully. I shall abstain from whatever is deleterious and mischievous, and shall not take or knowingly administer any harmful drug. I shall do all in my power to maintain and elevate the standard of my profession and will hold in confidence all personal matters committed to my keeping and all family affairs coming to my knowledge in the practice of my calling.

Nursing Diploma to BSN | Facts and Rumours

by Khalil Ahmed Jatt and Dr Raisa Gul Most of the nursing education institutions, in Pakistan, have been offering 3-year General Nursing Diploma since their establishment. The 4-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) degree programme was introduced in the country in 1997 and the first cohort of BScN nurses graduated in 2001. Since then, many nursing institutions (schools or colleges) gradually switched to the degree programme, but the diploma programme was not abolished in the country. The issue of abolishing the diploma became a topic of hot discussion when the Pakistan Nursing Council (PNC) stopped the nursing institutions to enroll students in the diploma programme in January 2019.  Although most of the stakeholders are welcoming this announcement, some are raising their concerns against this move. Some rumours and misconceptions are also circulating in this regard. By distinguishing the facts from the rumours, the stakeholders can contribute towar

Join Pak Army Nursing Services (AFNS)

JOIN PAKISTAN ARMY IN ARMED FORCES NURSING SERVICE (AFNS) ENTRY 2019/2020 1.               Eligibility Conditions                Qualification / Age Type of Commission Qualification Age AFNS - BSc Nursing      (Female)   Matric with Science - 60% Marks Minimum F.Sc (Pre-medical)    - 50% Marks Minimum 17-25 years as on 31 December 2019 Trained Nurse as          Lieutenant (Female)   Nursing Diploma and Midwifery. B.Sc Generic Nursing. Post (RN) B.Sc Nursing     18-28 years as on 30 November 2019 Note for BSc Nursing : - Ø     Appearing candidates in FSc Part-II examination ( having 50% marks in 1 st year ) may apply with HOPE certificate duly signed by the Principal of concerned college/institution for attaining 50% marks.   On declaration of Part-II result, candidates should submit FSc marks sheet immediately. Note for Trained Nurse : -   Ø     A candidate should be

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 examina