Skip to main content

ننھی نشوا، غلط انجکشن اور رجسٹرڈ نرسز

By khalil Ahmed Jatt


کچھ دن پہلے کراچی کے ایک نجی ہسپتال میں نو ماہ کی ننھی بچی نشوا ایک غلط انجکشن لگنے سے اپنی زندگی کی بازی ہار گئی. اس واقے نے ہمارے صحت کے شعبے کے بارے میں کئی سوالات پیدا کر دئیے اور سوشل میڈیا پر ایسے کئی واقعات ہونے کا ذکر کیا گیا جو کسی نا کسی طریقے سے دبا دئیے گۓ. گویا کہ ایسا لگ رہا ہے کہ نشوا اکیلی نہیں جس کے ساتھ ایسا ہوا. ایسے واقعات کے ہونے کی وجوہات اور ان کی روک تھام پر میڈیکل اور نرسنگ سائنسز کی دنیا میں پہلے ہی کافی تحقیق ہوتی رہی ہے اور اس سلسلے میں بہت سی گائیڈلائنز موجود ہیں جن پر عمل  کر کے قیمتی انسانی جانوں کو بچایا جاسکتا ہے. پی کے این کی اس پوسٹ میں اس واقعے سے مطعلق ایک اہم موضوع کا احاطہ کرنا مقصود ہے. وہ موضوع ہسپتالوں میں مریضوں کو انجکشن لگانے کی ذمہ داری اور نرسز کا کردار ہے۔ 

نرسز کے  بارے میں غلط فہمی

عام طور پر دیکھا  گیا ہے کہ بہت سے لوگ ہسپتال میں یونیفارم پہنے ہوئے ہر دوسرے ملازم کو نرس سمجھتے ہیں چاہے وہ وارڈ بواۓ ہو، سینیٹری ورکر ہو یا ایک آیا ہو. عام عوام کی بات تو ایک طرف، نشوا واقے کی رپورٹنگ کرنے والے نجی ٹی وی چننلز کے نمائندے، جو کہ خاص طور پر اسی واقعے کی شروع سے کوریج کر رہے تھے،  وہ بھی ہسپتال کے ہر ملازم کو نرس یا میل نرس ہی بتا رہے تھے.

پیسے بچانے کے لیے 

دوسری جانب، بہت سے نجی ہسپتال پیسے بچانے کے لیے نرسز کے بجاۓ نرسنگ اسسٹنٹ، مڈوائف، ایل پی این، وغیرہ کو نوکری دیتے ہیں اور ان کو نرسز کا یونیفارم پہنا کر نرسز کا کام لیتے ہیں. اس کے علاوہ یہ بھی دیکھا گیا ہے کہ کچھ جگہوں پر تھوڑی سی ٹریننگ دے کر کسی بھی لڑکے لڑکی کو ایک نرس کا کام سونپ دیا جاتا ہے. ایسی صورتحال میں نہ صرف معصوم جانیں داؤ پر لگا دی جاتی ہیں بلکہ نرسنگ کے شعبے کا وقار بھی مجروح کیا جاتا ہے.

ہر ملازم قابل عزت ہے 

واضع رہے کہ وقار مجروح ہونے سے مقصد یہ نہیں کہ وارڈ بوائے یا آیا کسی طور عزت میں دوسرے ملازمین سے کم ہیں. ہسپتال کے فرش پر جھاڑو لگانے والے سینیٹر ورکر کی بھی وہی عزت و آبرو ہونی چاہیے جو ایک نرس یا سرجن کی ہوتی ہے. ہمارے معاشرے میں بہت سے مسئلوں کی وجہ ہی اس عزت و آبرو میں تفریق ہے. لیکن اگر ہسپتال کا ایک ملازم وہ  کام کرے جسے کرنے کا وہ اہل نا ہو یا قانونی طور پر اس کام کو کرنے کا مجاز نا ہو تو یہ غلط ہے.

ایک نرس یا رجسٹرڈ نرس کسے کہتے ہیں ؟

ایک نرس سے مراد صحت کے شعبے کا وہ  رکن ہے جو پاکستان نرسنگ کونسل سے ایک نرس کے طور پر رجسٹرڈ ہو. کیوں کہ وہ نرس پاکستان نرسنگ کونسل میں رجسٹرڈ ہوتی ہے اور اس کے پاس ایک نرس کے طور پر کام کرنے کا لائسنس ہوتا ہے اس لیے اسے رجسٹرڈ نرس بھی کہا جاتا ہے. ایک مرد بھی رجسٹرڈ نرس بن سکتا ہے اور اسے عام طور پر میل نرس کہا جاتا ہے.
ماضی میں ایک رجسٹرڈ نرس بننے کے لیے ایف ایس سی کے بعد تین سالہ  جنرل نرسنگ ڈپلومہ اور ایک سالہ اسپیشلائزڈ ڈپلوما درکار تھا. لیکن اب  پانچ سالہ نرسنگ کی ڈگری کے بغیر رجسٹرڈ نرس نہیں بنا جا سکتا. 

انجکشن لگانے کی ذمداری 

کسی ہسپتال یا کلینک میں مریضوں کو دوائی دینے یا انجکشن لگانے کی مجاز بنیادی طور پر صرف ایک رجسٹرڈ نرس ہی ہوتی ہے. غلطی تو کسی سے بھی ہو سکتی ہے اور میڈیکیشن کی غلطیوں میں بہت سے عوامل کارفرما ہوتے ہیں۔ لیکن کیوں کہ ایک رجسٹرڈ نرس اس کام میں مہارت رکھتی ہے اس لیے غلطی کے امکانات نہایت کم ہو جاتے ہیں.

جہاں پر پاکستان نرسنگ کونسل، ہیلتھ کیئر کمیشن، اور دوسرے اداروں کی اس حوالے سے زمیداری ہے وہاں ہم سب کی بھی ذمداری ہے کہ ہم اس حوالے سے آگاہی پھیلائیں. تا کہ ہسپتالوں میں نرسز کی ذمداریاں نرسز کو ہی دی جائیں. اور ایسی سب نشوائیں محفوظ رہیں جن کے کسیز میڈیا پر نہیں آ پاتے.


Comments

Most Liked Blog Posts from PKN

Nursing Symposium hosted by the College of Nursing NICH

by Shabbir Hussain Jatial Nursing Symposium hosted by the College of Nursing, National Institute of Child Health at Marriott Hotel was first of its kind from Govt Sector on such a mega scale at a prestigious venue.   This Climax Event was preceded by series of three pre symposium conferences at NICH's Auditorium. This trend setter symposium was dedicated to renowned profession Ms. Afshan Nazly, the Founder Principal who was also chairperson of symposium along with Ms. Shabana Wazir Solangi and Shabir Hussain . The symposium coincided with the first BSN graduating cohorts from any of public sector colleges after transformation from Degree to Diploma way back in 2018-19. Eminent nursing scholars Dr(s) Yasmin Amarsi, Tazeen Sa'eed & Sumaira Panjwani   shared thoughtful experiences about the topic and trends while the President PNMC & a member also highlighted pivotal role of Research in modern nursing. Total 16 short listed papers, from scholars of Universities &

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

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

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

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

Debating MPH/MSPH Eligibility for Professor of Nursing Role

Following is a letter from the Pakistan Nursing and Midwifery Council (PNMC) dated December 20, 2023, outlining the criteria for the position of Professor of Nursing. The letter categorizes the qualification criteria into two sections, Category I and Category II, and provides additional requirements such as years of experience, teaching and clinical administration experience, and publications in recognized nursing journals.    In response to the concerns raised by the nursing community regarding the inclusion of MPH/MSPH degrees as part of the eligibility criteria for the post of Professor of Nursing, it is essential to examine the implications of such a decision and its alignment with the professional standards for nursing education in Pakistan. The integration of non-nursing qualifications such as Master of Public Health (MPH) or Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH) in the eligibility criteria for a nursing professorship can be a subject of debate. On one hand, public health e

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

PNC notice about wearing of Naqab and Colour of Uniform

From RN to Director: The Inspiring Journey of Prof. Muhammad Afzal

University of Lahore (UOL) has recently announced the promotion of Professor Muhammad Afzal as the Director of Academics of the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences (FAHS). Prof. Afzal has an impressive academic and professional background, which makes him a worthy choice for this new role. Prof. Afzal completed his MS and BS in Nursing from Aga Khan University Karachi in 2008 and 2005, respectively. He also has an MBA in Health Management and an MSc in Hematology. He has over a decade of clinical experience, starting from 1998 to 2009, as a Registered Nurse, Supervisor, Deputy Manager, and Manager at Liaquat National Hospital, Karachi.  Additionally, he has teaching experience as a Senior  Instructor and Deputy Director of Nursing at Saida Waheed FMH College of Nursing. In 2010, he joined the University of Lahore as an Assistant Professor and Principal and has played a vital role in the recognition of BS Nursing (Generic), BS Nursing (Post RN), and MS Nursing. He is also a member of H