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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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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 eli...

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 ...

UNITED COLLEGE OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY HOSTS SUCCESSFUL BS Nursing STUDENT-LED SEMINAR

By: Shabir Hussain Jhatial A student-led seminar was organized by the United College of Nursing and Midwifery @ Korangi (UNCM- K) in college's advanced auditorium featuring five groups of final-year students from the Bachelor of Nursing (BNN) program. The first batch inducted in 2021 organized this seminar as an academic requirement of would be passing out students. This showcased the students' research competencies and multi-media presentations skills on various trends and issues relevant to the nursing profession in Pakistan and beyond i.e. 1) "Nurses' Role in Disaster Management" this highlighted the critical role nurses play in responding to disasters and emergencies. 2) "Violence Faced by Nurses": it examining the prevalence and impact of violence against nurses in healthcare settings. 3) "AI in Modern Nursing": This explored the mindbogling applications and implications of artificial intelligence in nursing practice. 4) "Informed C...

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...

کچھ لوگوں کا کہنا ہے کہ صوبہ سندھ کے دو نمبر نرسنگ کالجز کے بارے میں سوشل میڈیا پر بات کرنے سے نرسنگ پروفیشن اور صوبہ سندھ کی بدنامی ہوتی ہے۔ 1. کیا دو نمبر نرسنگ کالجز سے ڈگری یا ڈپلومہ لے کر جو لوگ نرس بن جاتے ہیں کیا وہ لوگ نرسنگ پروفیشن کی بدنامی نہیں کرتے؟ 2. ایسے لوگ جب سندھ سے دو نمبر نرسنگ ڈپلومہ لیتے ہیں تو کیا وہ صوبہ سندھ کی برائیاں نہیں کرتے؟ 3. اسے لوگ جب پاکستان سے باہر جاتے ہیں تو پاکستان کا نام بدنام نہیں کرتے؟ 4. کیا ایسے لوگ سندھ اور پاکستان کے بہترین نرسنگ کے اداروں کی ساری محنت پہ پانی نہیں پھیر دیتے؟ 5. کیا ایسے لوگ ان قابل احترام نرسنگ پروفیشنلز کے لئیے باعث شرمندگی نہیں بنتے جنہوں نے اپنی ساری زندگی نرسنگ پروفیشن کی ترقی کے لئیے کام کیا؟ اگر ان سوالوں میں سے کسی ایک سوال کا جواب بھی نا میں نہیں تو اس پوسٹ کو ہر نرسنگ فورم پہ اجاگر کرنا آپ کا فرض بنتا ہے۔ #PKN

کچھ لوگوں کا کہنا ہے کہ صوبہ سندھ کے دو نمبر نرسنگ کالجز کے بارے میں سوشل میڈیا پر بات کرنے سے نرسنگ پروفیشن اور صوبہ سندھ کی بدنامی ہوتی ہے۔ 1. کیا دو نمبر نرسنگ کالجز سے ڈگری یا ڈپلومہ لے کر جو لوگ نرس بن جاتے ہیں کیا وہ لوگ نرسنگ پروفیشن کی بدنامی نہیں کرتے؟ 2. ایسے لوگ جب سندھ سے دو نمبر نرسنگ ڈپلومہ لیتے ہیں تو کیا وہ صوبہ سندھ کی برائیاں نہیں کرتے؟ 3. اسے لوگ جب پاکستان سے باہر جاتے ہیں تو پاکستان کا نام بدنام نہیں کرتے؟ 4. کیا ایسے لوگ سندھ اور پاکستان کے بہترین نرسنگ کے اداروں کی ساری محنت پہ پانی نہیں پھیر دیتے؟ 5. کیا ایسے لوگ ان قابل احترام نرسنگ پروفیشنلز کے لئیے باعث شرمندگی نہیں بنتے جنہوں نے اپنی ساری زندگی نرسنگ پروفیشن کی ترقی کے لئیے کام کیا؟ اگر ان سوالوں میں سے کسی ایک سوال کا جواب بھی نا میں نہیں تو اس پوسٹ کو ہر نرسنگ فورم پہ اجاگر کرنا آپ کا فرض بنتا ہے۔ #PKN from Pakistani Nurses Facebook Page http://bit.ly/2PhUZAO