Mega Gathering: Nursing Research Conference Returns to Jamshoro with Global Experts

The upcoming International Nursing Research Conference in Jamshoro promises to be a landmark event for the nursing community. Gathering prominent nursing scholars, this event will spotlight the latest trends and research in the field, bringing together students, academics, and experts from both national and international arenas.

Held at the esteemed Peoples Nursing School, LUMHS, this conference is a platform for knowledge sharing, innovation, and professional growth.

The Nursing Academia will be enlightening the horizon of Jamshoro -The Academic Heart Land of Indus Civilization.

Nov.15-16/24 will witness HEC Accredited Third Consecutive International Nursing Research Conference at Peoples Nursing School-LUMHS under leadership of its Director Madam Parveen Akhtar.

Research Papers and Key Note Speeches on Emerging Trends are Theme under focus by National & International Nursing Scholars.

Looking forward to another Record Congregation of Nurse/ Midwife students and Academia this year under the roof of State-of- Art Auditorium of People Nursing School

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