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...
BSN at College of Nursing NICH: A Success Story Needed to be Replicated in Public Sector Nursing Institutes
By: Shabir Hussain The College of Nursing, National Institute of Child Health (CON-NICH), has achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming the first institute under Health Department Sindh to complete 04-Yr Nursing Degree Program with thumping success. Not only did it complete the course on time, but also excelled in education, training, and professionalism at par with other best nursing colleges of Sindh. It is noteworthy that in 2019, when PNMC,the Federal and Provincial Governments phased out the Three-Year General Nursing Diploma and introduced a four-year degree program, all colleges under provincial government management across the country lagged behind by one year without induction. However, Nursing College NICH stood out, achieving the first admission in year 2020. Their first batch of BSN had achieved a 100% passing rate and commenced one year internship. They are now conducting Evidence-Based seminars on final research papers of the second batch of Semester VIII. The...