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شطرنج کا کھیل اور کرونا وائرس

ہم انسان کسی چیز کے پھیلنے کی رفتار کو عام طور پر صرف ایک ہی نقطہ نظر سے دیکھتے ہیں۔ ہم سمجھتے ہیں کہ جو چیز پہلے دن ایک ہے وہ دوسرے دن دو اور تیسرے دن تین ہوگی۔۔۔ اور ایسے ہی سات دن بعد یہ تعداد سات ہوگی۔ کسی چیز کے اس طرح بڑھنے کو linear growth کہتے ہیں۔ ہمارے ارد گرد اکثر چیزیں ایسے ہی بڑھتی ہیں۔ لیکن ہماری عام سمجھ کے برعکس عام جراثیم اور وائرس exponential growth کرتے ہیں۔ کسی چیز کے اس طرح پھیلنے پر اس کی تعداد ہر کچھ عرصے بعد دگنی ہو جاتی ہے۔ اور ایسا ہو سکتا ہے کہ اگر کسی چیز کی تعداد آج ایک ہے، کل دو، پرسو چار، اور تین دن بعد آٹھ، اور یوں ساتویں دن یہ تعداد چونسٹھ ہو جائے گی۔ Exponential Growth Linear Growth دن 1 1 پہلا دن 2 2 دوسرا دن 4 3 تیسرا دن 8 4 چوتھا دن 16 5 پانچواں دن 32 6 چھٹا دن 64 7 ساتواں دن ضروری نہیں کہ کرونا کے مریضوں کی تعداد ہر آنے والے دن دگنی ہو جائے۔ کسی وائرس کے انسانوں میں پھیلنے کی رفتار م...

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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 u...

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...

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...

Unity in Diversity: A Christmas Celebration of Harmony and Hope at Rufaida

By: Shabir Hussain Jhatial  This year Hamdard University Attached Rufaida College of Nursing was assigned by the Hamdard University to arrange Christmas Celebrations with the theme , "Unity in Diversity" to foster unity among different segments of Pakistani society. The Deputy Speaker Sindh Assembly, Honorable Anthony Navid was the Chief Guest while His Grace Cardinal Arch Bishop Joseph Scouttis blessed this Celebratory-Cum-Thought Provoking event as Key Speaker. Besides University's Vice Chancellor Sayed Shabib-ul-Hassan & Deans of the University, a large number of christian families of students, employees and guests at Madanatul Hikmah Campus Gadap Town met to commemorate the happiness and joy on the Birth of Lord Jesus.  The hall was twinkling with colourful lights baloons and a beautifully decorated twinkling ChristmasTree. The beautiful rhyms and christmas songs sung by carol further added the blissfulness of the X-Mas. The Chief Guest Deputy Speaker Sindh Asse...

PNC Eligibility Criteria for Admission in Post-RN BScN

Update 6th September 2019: Only after a few days of issuing the revised eligibility criteria on 3rd September 2019, PNC issued another letter on 6th September 2019. Therefore, the latest eligibility criteria for admissions in Post-RN BSN is the one which was issued on 6th September 2019 and is given below: PAKISTAN NURSING COUNCIL (NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH) CHAK SHEHZAD,  ISLAMABAD NO. PNC F11-Admin/2019/2959  Date: September 6, 2019 NOTIFICATION:  Revised Admission Criteria for Post RN BSN Degree In compliance of the decision taken against Agenda Item No. 01 of  Academic Committee meeting of Pakistan Nursing Council held on 14- 16" May,  2018 and Agenda Item No. 05 of the 25" Session of Pakistan Nursing Council held  under the chair of Ms Afshan Nazly, President, PNC on 30th - 31th July, 2019 the  following Admission criteria of 02 years Post RN BSN Degree ls hereby revised as below: Qualification : Matric w...

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 exa...

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 ...

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...