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Demamds of Federal Nurses Joint Action Committee (F.N. JaC)

Honorable Federal Minister, National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination, Islamabad Subject: Demands of Federal Nurses Joint Action Committee Sir, Most respectfully, it is submitted that we would like to bring the following long-standing issues of nurses working in different hospitals of Islamabad in your kind notice: 1.   Mess Allowance, Kit Allowance, and Nursing Allowance Equal to the Province s Despite high inflation rates in the federal capital, the federal nurses are getting mess (ration) and kit (uniform) allowances less than the provinces. Whereas, the nurses in the provinces are receiving Rs. 8000 (mess) and Rs. 3100 (kit). In addition, the nurses in the provinces are also receiving the nursing allowance. The copies of the notifications are attached. As the nurses settled in the federal capital are belong to far-flung areas of other provinces, therefore, it is requested that in order to survive in the higher inflation area, the allowances may be provided/raised...

امتحانات میں تاخیر کی وجوہات

SNEB Ke Mutaliq Kuch Ahim HaQaiq Jinko JanNa Bahut Zaroori Hy General Nursing Diploma Ke 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th Year(MW) Ke Ilawah 12-Specialities Ke 10000 (Das Hazzar) Candidates Ka Exam Conduct Karwana Hota Hy. Har Sall Taqreebun Ek Lakh 1,00,000 Copies Ko Collect Karky Unko Assess Karwaya Jata Hy Jismen 100 Ke Qareeb Teachers Apna Role Play Karty Haen. Har Teacher Daily +,- 50 Copies Assess Karpati/Karpata Hy. Itny Teachers Ki Secreacy aor Efficiency Ko Bhi Manage Karna Parta Hy. Isky Ilawah Viva-Results Alug Bunty Haen Jinki bhi Entries Karni Parti Hy. Is Tarah Exams Ke Conduct Hony se Results Tuk Aprox 2,50,000 Do Lakh Puchas Hazar Entries Karni Parti Haen. Jub Isky Baad Board Aproval Deta Hy Tu Results Announce Kardya Jata Hy۔ Phir Ek Naya Issue Paeda Karaya Jata Hy:- Mazi Ki Broker Pass/Fail Mafia Network Failure Student Se Paesy Khany Ke Lye & Board Ko Uljhaky Rakhny Ke Lye Rumours Phaelaty Hn Ke...  Recounting Ke Forms Bhardo . Qyounky Controller Transfer Hon...

Bolan Medical Complex Hospital main "Best Nurse 2018" ki Taqrib

Bolan Medical Complex Hospital main "Best Nurse 2018" ki taqrib munaqad ki gai. Taqreeb ki Chief Guest PNC ki registrar madam Fozia Mustaq theen. Is taqrib me 3 nurses ko life achivement award, 2 ko best head nurse award, 12 ko best staff nurse award, or 2 ko best male nurse award se nawaza gaya. Is k alawa 190 nurses me meri certificate b daye gay hen. Taqrib se khitab karte hue chief nurse of Balochistan Faheem Abbas ne kaha k WHO ki decleration Health for All by the year 2030 k vision k mutabiq Pakistan me 2030 tak 10 lakh nurses ki zarorat he jab k is waqat mulk me 1 lakh se b kum nurses hain yani agle 12 salon me 9 lakh nurses ko trained karne ki zarort he jo k public sector k laya mumkin nai is laya private sector ko age ana chaye tak k mulk me nurses ki kami per qabo paya ja sakeFaheem Abbas ne mazid kaha k CPEC k hawale se Gawadar se Kashgar tak 24 naye hospitals or trauma center qaiam kaye ja rahe hain jin kam karne k laya 2022 tak hazaron nurses ki zarorat ho gi....

Congratulations New Nursing Students of Diploma in General Nursing – 2018 in Sindh

Directorate of Nursing Almost 1000 New Inductions both Girls & Boys purely on Merit is a big achievement of ( H ) Department Government of Sindh . This is the First Time that DNS & Public downloaded the Final List same time to make sure the secrecy and transparency. Till yet no complaint of any Broker Mafia Activity is reported. Due to Zero Tolerance against Corruption, the Government has handed over all his activities to NTS . I thank Dr Sikandar Ali Memon who always suggested best strategies to ensure Merit. Additional Chief Secretary Honourable Sir Muhammad Usman Sahib' s encouragement & Empowerment emboldened me to take independent decisions to set writ of the Government in maintaining merit and discipline in Nursing Sector that needs surgical operations to weed out culture of Broker Mafia from Nursing. Regarding issue of Inter/Matric anomalies in admission policies, the Directorate has already sought permission to bring some changes in Policy. Since last 3-4 ...

Staff Nurses vacancies through AJKPSC

Azad Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission has announced 204 vacancies of Staff Nurse (BPS-16) . You can only apply online on the website of AJKPSC:  http://www.ajkpsc.gov.pk   Other methods for applying for the jobs are not acceptable.

RECRUITMENT TO THE POSTS OF FIVE HEAD NURSES (BS-17) in PIMS, Islamabad

RECRUITMENT TO THE POSTS OF FIVE HEAD NURSES (BS-17),  PAKISTAN INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES (PIMS) ISLAMABAD  CAPITAL ADMINISTRATION AND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION. The candidate whose Names & Roll numbers are given below have been  provisionally pre-selected and will be called for interview as and when scheduled; subject to  submission of attested copies (with name stamp of attestation officer) of documents mentioned  against them. The candidates have also been informed by registered post:

DGN- Sindh Statement after end of the Protest

DGN- Sindh statement after the end of the Protest Directorate of Nursing *********************** To, All Nurses of Sindh ! Thank God we witnessed a  peaceful end of protests at Karachi Press Club through dialogue   Sit-ins (Dharna) are terminal mode of protest for pressing the demands. These often turn unruly & violent . Some people did participate and some didn’t due to well known reasons.  It's the democracy- Agree to Disagree  Let's forget negativities now & start learning from both our failures and successes .  What we got and what we could not get is not a question for the time. The question is how we serve our people and get our lives on track again. Thus, all the protesting & Non Protesting nurses are advised to please start your duties with honesty & justice with the people on whose tax money we earn our livelihood for our children & families . Let's first do justice with the people who need our nursing care & support. Then, ...

پریس رلیز: عمران گل کلادی صوبائی اطلاعات سیکریٹری وائے این اے سندھ

پریس رلیز: عمران گل کلادی صوبائی اطلاعات سیکریٹری وائے این اے سندھ جوائنٹ نرسز ایکشن کمیٹی کے زیر احتمام تین دن سے پریس کلب کراچی کے باھر احتجاجی دھرنے پہ بیٹھی سندھ بھر کی نرسز کے مطالبات  حکومت نے منظور کر لئے  کل شام 4بجے نرسز ایکشن کمیٹی کی 3 رکنی مذاکراتی ٹیم جس میں اعجاز علی کلیری ،غلام دستگیر اور قیوم مروت شامل تھے ہیلتھ ڈیپارٹمنٹ سندھ میں چھٹی کے باوجود آفس میں مذاکرات ہوئے مذاکرات کے بعد جوائنٹ ایکشن کمیٹی کے رہنما پریس کلب کراچی آئے تو ہیلتھ ڈپارٹمینٹ کے ایڈیشنل سیکریٹری ایڈمن ۱ جمال الدین جلالانی اور ایڈیشنل سیکریٹری ایڈمن 2 بخش علی مہر ان کے ھمراہ تھے  میڈیا سے بات کرتے ہوئے ایڈیشنل سیکریٹری ۱ نے کہا کہ وزیر اعلی سندھ سید مراد علی شاہ کے اور ایڈیشنل چیف سیکریٹری ھیلتھ محمد عثمان چاچڑ کے احکامات پہ سندھ کے نرسز کے تمام مطالبات منظور کیے جاتے ہیں  مطالبات میں 4 ٹیئر فارمولا کے تحت پروموشنز اور اپگریڈیشن،سندھ بھر کی نرسز کو ھیلتھ پروفیشنل الائونس،430سے زائد طلبہ کے اسپیشل امتحان کے لئے کمیٹی تشکیل دیدی گئی،سندھ بھر کی نرسز کو BSCN اور MScN کے لئے ڈیپوٹیشن او...
خيرپور: ينگ نرسز ايسوسيئيشن جو مطالبن جي مڃتا لاءِ احتجاج from https://www.facebook.com/P.Nurses/videos/472798953215569/ in PkN - Pakistani Nurses

میرپور خاص، ینگ نرسز کی ہڑتال، سول اسپتال میں احتجاج

میرپور خاص، ینگ نرسز کی ہڑتال، سول اسپتال میں احتجاج from Pakistani Nurses Facebook Page http://bit.ly/2PfJe1C

میرپور خاص: ینگ نرسنگ ایسوسی ایشن کی جانب سے مطالبات کے حق میں احتجاجی مظاہرہ کیا جارہا ہے

میرپور خاص: ینگ نرسنگ ایسوسی ایشن کی جانب سے مطالبات کے حق میں احتجاجی مظاہرہ کیا جارہا ہے from Pakistani Nurses Facebook Page http://bit.ly/2EDE6Ao

لاڑکانہ: پروینشل نرسز ایسوسی ایشن کے تحت مطالبات کی عدم منظوری کیخلاف جناح باغ پر احتجاج کیا جارہا ہے

لاڑکانہ: پروینشل نرسز ایسوسی ایشن کے تحت مطالبات کی عدم منظوری کیخلاف جناح باغ پر احتجاج کیا جارہا ہے from Pakistani Nurses Facebook Page http://bit.ly/2PitTgG
سانگهڙ ۾ نرسنگ اسڪول جي شاگردياڻين ۽ استادن مطالبن جي مڃتا لاءِ احتجاجي مظاهرو ڪيو. from https://www.facebook.com/P.Nurses/videos/864085270463379/ in PkN - Pakistani Nurses
رپورٽ: نوابشاھ: نرسن جو مطالبن جي مڃتا لاءِ احتجاج، حڪومت تي ڇڙڪائيندڙ الزام from https://www.facebook.com/P.Nurses/videos/297702184209773/ in PkN - Pakistani Nurses

کراچی: نرسز کا مطالبات کے حق میں دوسرے روز بھی احتجاج

کراچی: نرسز کا مطالبات کے حق میں دوسرے روز بھی احتجاج from Pakistani Nurses Facebook Page http://bit.ly/2CBXHOO

Nurses take grievances to the streets Scores of nurses from across the Sindh province took to the streets and boycotted their duties for acceptance of their demands on Monday. http://bit.ly/2S9QjiG

Nurses take grievances to the streets Scores of nurses from across the Sindh province took to the streets and boycotted their duties for acceptance of their demands on Monday. http://bit.ly/2S9QjiG from Pakistani Nurses Facebook Page http://bit.ly/2ySqkDy

Nurses’ protest hits health delivery system across Sindh Nurses from various hospitals in the city and elsewhere in Sindh on Monday stopped working in medical facilities across the province, paralysing work in many health facilities and causing delays in surgeries.... http://bit.ly/2S9dnyl

Nurses’ protest hits health delivery system across Sindh Nurses from various hospitals in the city and elsewhere in Sindh on Monday stopped working in medical facilities across the province, paralysing work in many health facilities and causing delays in surgeries.... http://bit.ly/2S9dnyl from Pakistani Nurses Facebook Page http://bit.ly/2yZ7JWq

Protesting nurses put 10 demands to health department http://bit.ly/2NZLQMc

Protesting nurses put 10 demands to health department http://bit.ly/2NZLQMc from Pakistani Nurses Facebook Page http://bit.ly/2OGC4nI

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جوائنٹ نرسز ایکشن کمیٹی کا دوسری دن بھی احتجاج جاری جی ڈی اے کی رہنما و پارلیمانی لیڈر میڈم نصرت سحر عباسی کی پریس کلب آمد نرسز کے دھرنے کی مکمل حمایت کرتے ہوئے سندھ حکومت کو شدید تنقید کا نشانہ بنایا اور کہا کہ نرسز کے مطالبات فلفور منظور کر کہ نرسوں کی بیچینی ختم کی جائے http://bit.ly/2yVsgeE جوائنٹ نرسز ایکشن کمیٹی کا دوسری دن بھی احتجاج جاری جی ڈی اے کی رہنما و پارلیمانی لیڈر میڈم نصرت سحر عباسی کی پریس کلب آمد نرسز کے دھرنے کی مکمل حمایت کرتے ہوئے سندھ حکومت کو شدید تنقید کا نشانہ بنایا اور کہا کہ نرسز کے مطالبات فلفور منظور کر کہ نرسوں کی بیچینی ختم کی جائے from https://www.facebook.com/205971513480457/posts/352473918830215 in PkN - Pakistani Nurses

114 SSH nurses to be promoted

114 SSH nurses to be promoted Punjab Employees Social Security Institution governing body Chairman and Provincial Minister for Labour and Human Resource Ansar Majeed Khan presided over the 138th meeting of the governing body... from https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/383080-114-ssh-nurses-to-be-promoted in PkN - Pakistani Nurses

نرسوں کا مطالبات کی منظوری کےلئے پریس کلب پر دھرنا

نرسوں کا مطالبات کی منظوری کےلئے پریس کلب پر دھرنا کراچی، نرسوں کا مطالبات کی منظوری کےلئے پریس کلب دھرنا اور احتجاج، ذرائع کے مطابق نرسوں کا کہنا ہے کہ حکومت ہیلتھ الاؤنس، سروس اسٹرکچراورطلبا کے وظیفے میں اضافہ کر.... from https://karachiupdates.com/protest-55/ in PkN - Pakistani Nurses

نرسز کا ہسپتال میں کام بند کرنیکا فیصلہ

نرسز کا ہسپتال میں کام بند کرنیکا فیصلہ from Pakistani Nurses Facebook Page http://bit.ly/2Ph2ADA

جوائنٹ نرسز ایکشن کمیٹی نے مطالبات منظور نہ ہونے پر پیر سے احتجاج کا اعلان کر دیا...

جوائنٹ نرسز ایکشن کمیٹی نے مطالبات منظور نہ ہونے پر پیر سے احتجاج کا اعلان کر دیا... from Pakistani Nurses Facebook Page http://bit.ly/2EDmPaq

ذیابیطس سے متعلق ایک سالہ ڈپلومہ نرسنگ نصاب میں شامل کرنے کا خیرمقدم کرینگے: کوثر پروین...

ذیابیطس سے متعلق ایک سالہ ڈپلومہ نرسنگ نصاب میں شامل کرنے کا خیرمقدم کرینگے: کوثر پروین... from Pakistani Nurses Facebook Page http://bit.ly/2PanR1J

نرسنگ کے نصاب میں ذیابیطس کا مضمون شامل اور اسے نیشنل ہیلتھ پالیسی کا حصہ بنایا جائے‘پرنسپل جنرل ہسپتال

نرسنگ کے نصاب میں ذیابیطس کا مضمون شامل اور اسے نیشنل ہیلتھ پالیسی کا حصہ بنایا جائے‘پرنسپل جنرل ہسپتال شوگر کے مریض ادویات کے... . from https://www.urdupoint.com/daily/livenews/2018-10-20/news-1713625.html in PkN - Pakistani Nurses

Mr Faisal Nadeem MScN Thesis Defense

Congratulations! Mr Faisal Nadeem has successfully defended his MScN thesis at The Aga Khan University School of Nursing and Midwifery (AKUSONAM), Karachi. The title of his thesis was: The Relationship between Motivation, Professional Self-concept, and Self- esteem in BScN Students and Nursing Interns in a Private University Hospital  in Karachi, Pakistan .

Directorate of Nursing One Month's Worksheet

The DNS charge resumed on 14th Oct-18 with directions from ACS (H)  to bring Nursing on Track of Traditional Excellence within 3 months. Sent a clear & loud message to DNS Officials & SON Heads of Zero Tolerance on admissions against Merit & same uploaded for public, students & parents. There is no complaint yet of Broker’s Activity in Admissions. The Principals of SONs called & Government’s policy conveyed loud & clear: negligence & Discrepancy intolerable.  Met with Private Sectors Association Leaders & ensured fair play, vendetta & misunderstandings removed while extending the effective writ of Govt (H) Dept to Public & Private Sectors alike. The admissions verification, Biometry & other policies accepted in systemic way. Things are moving In progress as HD of Sindh wants to. Reconciliation initiated  & most Principals & Leaders responded  positively. Amanullah Sahib, Qamar Baloch Sahib, Asghar Jogi Sahib & O...

Directorate of Nursing Statement about the Ptotest of Nurses in Sindh

It has come to known through Social Media that some Sections of Nursing Associations are planning for Protests to push for acceptance of their certain demands.  I,  have gone through the earlier Proposal Document compiled & Signed by the Joint Action Committee of PNA & YNA, Technocrats of Health Department with inputs  from Ex Director Sb as well. The Directorate invites those who are serious for  acceptance of their demands through a rationale process: I. -all legitimate demands be processed through DNS-Office as DNS Office is the apex body of Nursing in the Province so bye passing or degrading it without any reason is not a justifiable action. II. - If not satisfied then utilize the way to Additional Chief Secretary Health who has no any briefing  of the demands and justification of the cause and legitimate case of demands. III. -If not satisfied there too, then every body has genuine right to go for Protests .  I invite all serious and sens...

Medical Officer suspended for assaulting nurse

Medical Officer suspended for assaulting nurse Our Correspondent Rahim Yar Khan A medical officer at the Shaikh Zayed Medical College and Hospital (SZMC&H) in Rahim Yar Khan was on Monday suspended on the charges of assaulting a staff nurse, officials said. The action against Dr Khurram Shamsher Mughal, a leader of the Young Doctors Association.... from https://pakobserver.net/medical-officer-suspended-for-assaulting-nurse/ in PkN - Pakistani Nurses

Nursing Faculty Required at the Lahore School of Nursing, The University of Lahore

Nursing Faculty Required at the Lahore School of Nursing, The University of Lahore from Pakistani Nurses Facebook Page http://bit.ly/2yKpKYx

Career opportunities for nurses at Bahria International Hospital, Lahore

Career opportunities for nurses at Bahria International Hospital, Lahore from Pakistani Nurses Facebook Page http://bit.ly/2NJg3it
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ینگ بروز ایسوسیشن سندھ اور پراوینشل بروز ایسوسیشن کے قائدین کا اہم اجلاس Courtesy: Imran Kaladi

ینگ بروز ایسوسیشن سندھ اور پراوینشل بروز ایسوسیشن کے قائدین کا اہم اجلاس Courtesy: Imran Kaladi from Pakistani Nurses Facebook Page http://bit.ly/2AbUkfD

MScN Thesis Defence of Mr Faisal Nadeem

MScN Thesis Defence of Mr Faisal Nadeem at the Aga Khan University School of Nursing and Midwifery and Midwifery (AKUSONAM).  from Pakistani Nurses Facebook Page http://bit.ly/2Cge6rU

MScN Thesis Defence of Ms Samia Atta

Photo: Courtesy of The Protagonists " Effects of educational video on patients' anxiety before coronary angiography,  at a public tertiary care hospital, Faisalabad, Pakistan: a pilot study " was the title of MScN thesis of Ms Samia Atta. She has successfully defended her thesis today at the Aga Khan University School of Nursing and Midwifery, Karachi. Besides being a bright student, she is very sober human being - congratulations! Photo: courtesy of The Protagonists

میٹرک کی اسناد بوگس ثابت ہونے پر چار نرسوں کی خدمات محکمہ صحت کے سپرد

میٹرک کی اسناد بوگس ثابت ہونے پر چار نرسوں کی خدمات محکمہ صحت کے سپرد تین نے جناح،گنگا رام اور لیڈی ایچیسن ہسپتال لاہور اور چوتھی نے سول ہسپتال ٹھٹھہ کراچی سے تربیت حاصل کی تھی حکومتی پالیسی کے تحت ملازمت ملنے کے آغاز پر اسناد تصدیق کے لئے تعلیمی بورڈ بھجوائیں جو جعلی نکلیں، انتظامیہ جنرل ہسپتال.... . from https://www.urdupoint.com/daily/livenews/2018-10-13/news-1705853.html in PkN - Pakistani Nurses

Young Nurses Association has threatened to go on countrywide strike....

Young Nurses Association has threatened to go on countrywide strike.... from Pakistani Nurses Facebook Page http://bit.ly/2ISWpjv

MScN thesis defense of Ms Iqra Yasin

Photo: courtesy of The Protagonists Congratulations! Ms Iqra Yasin has successfully defended her MScN thesis at the Aga Khan University School of Nursing and Midwifery (AKUSONAM) Karachi today. The title of her thesis was " Assessment of critical thinking dispositions of final Year (fourth-year)  baccalaureate nursing students in Lahore, Pakistan". 

MScN Thesis Defense of Ms Saima Dawar

Photo: courtesy of The Protagonists Ms Saima Dawar has successfully defended her MScN thesis at the Aga Khan University School of Nursing and Midwifery (AKUSONAM), Karachi on 11th October 2018. The title of her thesis was "Perceived barriers contributing to non-compliance among dialysis patients at  a private tertiary care hospital Karachi, Pakistan: a qualitative exploratory study". Congratulations! Photo: courtesy of The Protagonists

نرسنگ کے شعبے کو اپ گریڈ کرنے کے لیے تمام تر ممکن وسائل بروئے کار لائے جائیں گے وفاقی وزیر صحت عامر محمود کیانی کی پمز ہسپتال، کالج آف میڈیکل ٹیکنالوجی اور کالج آف نرسنگ کے دورے کے موقع پر گفتگو...

نرسنگ کے شعبے کو اب گریڈ کرنے کے لیے تمام تر ممکن وسائل بروئے کار لائے جائیں گے وفاقی وزیر صحت عامر محمود کیانی کی پمز ہسپتال، کالج آف میڈیکل ٹیکنالوجی اور کالج آف نرسنگ کے دورے کے موقع پر گفتگو... from Pakistani Nurses Facebook Page http://bit.ly/2QKeiDK

Muhammad Rizwan's Post

Aj waqai kafi dinon k baad main boht khush howa aik dost ki kamyabi par ..Zindgi main boht say log milay kuch boht khas b hain or kuch boht dil k qareeb or iss se Barh k kuch hain jin ki categry or un se jura howa ehsas mere nazdik lafzoon main bayan nhi ho sakta.Yeh wo log hotay hain jin ki dosti ko, sath ko or jin se juri hoi batoon ko sirf mehsoos hi kiya ja sakta ha bayan nhi.Yeh hi tu wo log hotay hain jis se zindgi ki ramak mehsoos hoti ha or agar un main se koi aik kisi khas chiz ko hasil ya kisis manzil ko paa lay tu khushi ka izhar ap k jazbat se hona tu aik fitri amal hota ha ..Dear Adnan Yaqoob khush kita jay.. Magar yad rakhna ap ki manzil yeh hi nhi ha ,han magar ap ne apni manzil ki orh aik qadam ik sange meel zaroor uboor kiya ha .. Congrats to you... But remember your destination is still away for which you have to strive. Love u bro and congrats.... http://bit.ly/2A4wRNz Aj waqai kafi dinon k baad main boht khush howa aik dost ki kamyabi par ..Zindgi main boht say lo...

MScN Thesis Defense of Mr Adnan Yaqoob

Congratulations! Mr Adnan Yaqoob has successfully defended his MScN thesis at The Aga Khan University School Of NURSING and Midwifery (AKUSONAM). The title of his thesis was "Knowledge and practices among nurses regarding patient care following cardiac catheterization, at a tertiary care hospital in Karachi, Pakistan".  Photos Courtesy:  The Protagonists https://www.facebook.com/1592233474256875/posts/1597932547020301/

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BSN at College of Nursing NICH: A Success Story Needed to be Replicated in Public Sector Nursing Institutes

By: Shabir Hussain  The College of Nursing, National Institute of Child Health (CON-NICH), has achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming the first institute under Health Department Sindh to complete 04-Yr Nursing Degree Program with thumping success. Not only did it complete the course on time, but also excelled in education, training, and professionalism at par with other best nursing colleges of Sindh. It is noteworthy that in 2019, when PNMC,the Federal and Provincial Governments phased out the Three-Year General Nursing Diploma and introduced a four-year degree program, all colleges under provincial government management across the country lagged behind by one year without induction. However, Nursing College NICH stood out, achieving the first admission in year 2020. Their first batch of BSN had achieved a 100% passing rate and commenced one year internship. They are now conducting Evidence-Based seminars on final research papers of the second batch of Semester VIII. The...

From AKU-SONAM to the World: Alumni Leadership Prepares for Mega Union 2024

 By: Shabir Hussain  It was a refreshing Alumni meeting of incredible leaders with a spiritual aura and blissful sprouting from blissful faces inside the majestic archetecure of AKU-SONAM. The purpose of this sample meeting from the Metropolis called by Out Reach Associate Dean Dr. Rafat Jan was to gauge the impact and status of the Alumni in Pakistan and around the world. Besides the high ups of AKU's Advancement Officials the distinguished professors of AKUSONAM and the Alumn who are in the positions at various Universities and, in the Government sector deliberated on the impact, status and issues faced in the larger society. The Dean Dr. Salima Wallani in her brief presentation encompassed the diffusion of almost 5000 Diploma, Undergraduate, Masters &  PhD Alumni who are serving at AKUSONAM , across the 🇵🇰 and continents and, that a significant number of those that have been recognized globally as among the bests in 100 renowned nurses. Dr. Rafat Jan told that m...

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...

Rehana Elahi: Pakistan’s Oncology Nursing Pioneer and Visionary Leader

By: Shabir Hussain  The professional journey of Ms. Rehana Elahi from a Registered Nurse to her existing position as senior leadership at Shaukat Khanam Memorial Hospital and Research Center(SKMH &RC) is an inspirational story of consistency and eventual success in one's impeccable career progress.   Known to me as fellow PRN BScN student in Aga Khan University School of Nursing & Midwifery (AKUSONAM) way back in 1995-97, I can still reflect her character and traits as a passionate and focussed learner yet working with team with joyful spirit spirit despite challenging course demands of PRN BScN spearheaded mostly by foreign faculty from Canada and UK then. After a brief service with the Punjab Government, she left for Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and then to UK for higher professional education.  It was in 2018 that as Director Nursing Sindh I met her in an strategic meeting under Federal Minister MoNHSR&C, where she represented the Prime Minister's ...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

Internship Guidelines 2021 by Pakistan Nursing and Midwifery Council

The Pakistan Nursing Council ( now called the Pakistan Nursing and Midwifery Council or PN&MC ) has introduced internship guidelines 2021 for undergraduate nursing students who have completed four years of college. The internship program must be completed in a PNC recognized hospital, which will offer PNC-specified clinical experiences. During this program, students will have a combination of practical and theoretical experiences that will enable them to acquire competency and experience to perform as an independent nurse. Successful completion of the internship period will result in an internship certificate, and students will be eligible to appear in the licensing examination.  Below are some frequently asked questions and answers from these guidelines. What is the nursing internship program in Pakistan? The nursing internship program is a one-year program for nursing students in Pakistan, which is taken after the successful completion of a four-year undergraduate...