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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

Story of How Nursing Diploma Updraded to BSN Degree

After years of uncertainty about the fate of the diploma, the Pakistan Nursing council has finally abolished the General Nursing Diploma programme. The diploma would be replaced with a bachelor's degree in nursing, Generic BSN. This decision has not been taken suddenly. Like other diploma programmes in other fields, the Higher Education Commission (HEC) had indicated the replacement of the diploma with a degree in 2015. The HEC notification indicated that there would be no admissions in the 3-year diploma after the year 2018. The period of about three years was given so that all the stakeholders could make preparations for replacing the diploma with Generic BSN degree. The HEC notification was later followed by a notification by PNC. In a letter issued in 2016, PNC had also declared that the diploma programme will not be continued after the year 2018 and made further clarification that the batches inducted in the year 2018 will duly pass out in the year 2021. Des

نرسنگ کے اساتذہ کو یہ وڈیو دکھائیں

یہ وڈیو عدیل امتیاز صاحب نے بنائی ہے۔ عدیل صاحب انتہائی معیاری اور سائنسی بنیاد پر وڈیوز بنانے کے لحاظ سے مشہور ہیں۔ اس وڈیو میں بھی انہوں نے کافی معیاری ذرائع سے مواد اکٹھا کیا ہے۔    نرسنگ پروفیشن سے تعلق رکھنے والے اساتذہ اکرام کے لئیے اس وڈیو کو دیکھنا انتہائی ضروری ہے۔ اس لئیے تختی آن  لائن کی یہ وڈیو ان سے زیادہ سے زیادہ شیئر کریں۔خاص طور ان اساتذہ سے جو یہ سمجھتے ہیں کہ نرسنگ کے کچھ سٹوڈنٹ کندھ ذہن ہوتے ہیں اور جتنی بھی کوشش کر لی جائے ان کو کچھ سمجھ نہیں آتا۔ 

بریکنگ نیوز | پاکستان میں نرسنگ ڈپلومہ پر پابندی

پاکستان نرسنگ کونسل نے پورے پاکستان میں 3سالہ جنرل نرسنگ ڈپلومہ پہ پابندی لگا دی ہے۔ 2018  ڈپلومہ کا آخری سال تھا۔ سال 2019میں جنرل نرسنگ کے ڈپلومہ پروگرام میں داخلے نہیں ہونگے۔ پاکستان نرسنگ کونسل کے 24ویں سیشن میں متفقہ طور پر یہ فیصلہ کیا گیا کہ 2019 میں جنرل نرسنگ ڈپلومہ کے  بجائے بی ایس این پروگرام میں داخلے ہوں گے۔ اس کے علاوہ یہ بھی فیصلہ کیا گیا کہ بی ایس این پروگرام میں فائلوں میں مرد و خواتین کے تناسب میں صوبے اپنی ضرورت کے حساب سے ردوبدل کر سکیں گے۔ اس حوالے سے رجسٹرار پاکستان نرسنگ کونسل نے تمام صوبائی ڈائیریکٹرز جنرل نرسنگ اور صوبائی چیئرمین نرسنگ امتحانی بورڈز کو ایک خط لکھا ہے۔ خط میں صدر مملکت کی ہدایات کا حوالہ دیتے ہوئے ملک بھر میں ڈپلومہ کو ختم کرنے اور بی ایس این کے فائلوں میں مرد و خواتین کے تناسب کے حوالے احکامات جاری کئیے گئے ہیں۔

International Nurses Day at Shifa College of Nursing

To commemorate the 199th Birth Anniversary of Florence Nightingale, the Shifa College of Nursing cordially invites you for participation in scientific workshops on 2nd May 2019 and research presentations on 3rd May 2019 at Shifa College of Nursing, Islamabad. Please encourage your students and colleagues to participate in these activities. The details related to workshops & research presentations guidelines are given in the attached brochures. Register Here: https://stmu.edu.pk/academic/collegesdepartments/scn/international-nurses-day-2019/ Website:    https://stmu.edu.pk

Court Seeks Responses from Director General Nursing and Secretary Health

Lahore High Court has summoned responses from Director General Nursing, Health secretary Punjab for not observing the quota in employment. According to the details, Justice Ameer Bhatti has summoned responses from Director General Nursing and Secretary health Punjab for not observing the proper quota in the recent employment in the Health Department. The applicant is of the view that there 2% quota for the employees, while it was not observed in the recent employments. The applicant pleaded the court for taking action against the responders for not observing the quota.

What is happening in Sindh | a factual background

In response to a targeted campaign on print & social media against Director Nursing Sindh, Shabir Jhatial & Controller SNEB, Ms Khairunnisa, the factual background is given below: The Controller Nursing Board Ms Khairunnisa was appointed in 2017 following dysfunctional Board for almost six months. Rampant Corruption in the Board mainly through ghost private institutes (almost 20+ in number) was not hidden secret with millions of rupees dirty business in each. The health department decided to take on against the deep-rooted corrupt mafia spread in the province and rooted at the Nursing Council Islamabad. The corrupt network of the private institute's owners utilized association leaders to target the controller through sit-ins and character assassination campaign on print, electronic, and social media. The department consistently stood by and the reforms in the system brought the Board on track again in a year. After the retirement of the Ex-Director, Mr Shabir Jathial was gi

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

Best Jobs for Pakistani Nurses in March 2019 | PKN

This page will be updated periodically as the new jobs will be announced in March 2019. Please remember that we only share government vacancies or the jobs announced by renowned private institutes which offer handsome salaries and other perks and privileges along with good working environment. Click here to subscribe to our email updates and get email updates about all of our posts.  100 vacancies for nurses at Fazaia Ruth Pfau Medical College, PAF Base, Faisal, Karachi. Published in Daily Dawn on 24th March 2019. The last date to apply is 9th April 2019. 100 posts for Male Nurses and 135 posts for female Nurses at Nishtar Medical University & Hospital Multan | The last date to apply is 6th April 2019 Nursing Director post at MTI Hayatabad Medical Complex, Peshawar published in Daily Aaj Newspaper on 21st March 2019. The last date to apply is 4th April 2019. Good option for those who have a higher degree in nursing and those who don't have a government job. Nurses BP

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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

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 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

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.

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

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

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

Nurses Urgently Required for Kuwait

The Ministry of Health (MoH) in Kuwait has announced an urgent requirement for medical professionals, specifically targeting the recruitment of Staff Nurses. This opportunity comes as a beacon for those in the nursing field looking to expand their careers internationally, particularly in the vibrant and culturally rich environment of Kuwait.   Qualifications and Experience Required For the position of Staff Nurse, the Ministry of Health in Kuwait is looking for candidates who possess a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with 16 years of education or a Post RN qualification. Additionally, a minimum of 2 years of experience in the nursing field is required. It's important to note that these vacancies are open exclusively to female candidates who are not more than 35 years of age. Application Process Interested applicants are encouraged to apply through the Overseas Employment Corporation's (OEC) official job portal. The OEC, established in 1976, is a government organizat

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