Key Highlights: 1. Call for Removal of PIMS ED and Dean The inquiry committee has strongly recommended the removal of the Executive Director and Dean of PIMS from their positions, marking a significant upheaval in the institution's administration. 2. Strict Action Against Former Principal The former Principal of the College of Nursing faces strict action for her role in the admission irregularities. 3. Gender Ratio and Regional Quota Violations The inquiry uncovered a failure to maintain the 50% gender ratio and adherence to regional quotas in admissions. 4. Administrative Oversight and Lapses The investigation highlighted severe administrative lapses and oversight failures by top officials. 5. Inconsistencies in Admission Records Missing and incomplete records, particularly regarding candidates' domicile and aggregate marks, were identified. Inquiry Findings The recent inquiry into the admissions irregularities at the College of Nursing, Pakistan Institute of Medical Science...
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...