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 registered with Pakistan Nursing Council (PNC).

Ø Preference will be given to qualified post basic specialized courses i.e ICU, OT, CCU etc from a hospital/institute recognized by PNC.

Ø Marital Status

► BSC Nursing. Female unmarried / widow / separated / divorce without encumbrances.

► Trained Nurses. Married/Unmarried

Ø Nationality. Citizens of Pakistan and domicile holders of Azad Kashmir/GilgitBaltistan. Upon final selection candidates with dual nationality will have to surrender nationality other than Pakistani.

Ø Physical Standards

► Minimum Height - 5’ Feet (152.4 cm)

► Weight - As per the Body Mass Index.

2. Ineligibility Conditions

Ø Twice rejected by the GHQ Selection Board.

Ø Declared Medically Unfit by Appeal Medical Board.

Ø Individual withdrawn/resigned/discharged from Armed Forces (Army, Navy and Air Force) training academies/institution on the ground of discipline, character, medical inefficiency, weak profile or declared unsuitable.

Ø Individual dismissed/removed from any other government service.

Ø For BSc Nursing only - candidates already registered with Pakistan Nursing Council.  Convicted by a Court of Law for an offence involving moral turpitude.

3. Registration and Preliminary Selection Procedure. Candidates can either register through Internet or by visiting Army Selection and Recruitment Centre’s (AS&RCs). Following procedure will be adopted: -

Ø Registration Through Internet. A candidate can register on website

www.joinpakarmy.gov.pk. Date and time of test shall be intimated on individual’s email address. Candidates will report on date and time given for preliminary test on computerized roll number slip. Date once given will not be changed. Candidates will also bring documents mentioned in para 6 and will pay prospectus fee on the day of test. Candidates must attain working knowledge of computer.

Ø Registration at AS&RCs. The candidates may report at nearest AS&RC for registration/allotment of roll number along with necessary documents mentioned in para 6 and the prospectus fee for completion of registration formalities. The candidates will bring these documents on the day of test as well.

Ø Selection of Registration / Preliminary Test. Registration and preliminary test will be held as per the following schedule:-

► Registration - 15 July - 02 August 2019

► Preliminary Test - 06 August - 30 August 2019

Ø Preliminary Medical Test. The candidates will undergo initial medical test at

AS&RCs.

4. Further Selection. Interviews of successful candidates by GHQ Selection Board will be held at Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Lahore, Multan, Karachi and Quetta for which separate call up letters will be issued. Successful candidates will receive call up notices for interview. The final selection will be made at GHQ on the basis of candidate’s overall performance.

5. Training Period.

Ø BSc Nursing - 4 x years Training at AFPGMI Rawalpindi, CMH

Lahore, CMH Kharian, CMH Multan, CMH Quetta and PNS Shifa Karachi.

Ø Trained Nurses - 6 x weeks Basic Military Training at AFPGMI Rawalpindi and CMH Kharian.

Note: On completion of successful training, shall be granted Commission in the rank of Lieutenant.

6. Documents Required at AS&RCs. Candidates will deposit following documents with AS&RCs: -

Ø Original certificates/documents/detailed marks sheets along with two attested photocopies of each educational certificate/degree.

Ø Candidates serving in Government’s institutions/ departments will render No Objection Certificate (NOC) of the concerned establishment.

Ø Attested photocopy of domicile.

Ø Photocopies of computerized National Identity Card.

Ø 3 x Coloured photos duly attested (front & back).

Ø Crossed postal order of Rs. 100/- in favour of Director General Personnel Administration (DGPA), GHQ Rawalpindi.

Note: Old National Identity Card will not be accepted.

7. Bond. Finally selected candidates will be required to sign a bond to serve the Pak Army for minimum period of ten years for BSc Nursing before the commencement of training.

For further details visit:

www.joinpakarmy.gov.pk

Nearest Army Selection & Recruitment Centres at Peshawar, Rawalpindi, Muzaffarabad,

Faisalabad, Lahore, Multan, , Dera Ismail Khan, Pano Aqil, Hyderabad, Karachi, Khuzdar, Quetta, Gilgit.

Email your queries on Webmaster@joinpakarmy.gov.pk

Comments

Most Liked Blog Posts from PKN

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

Search This Blog