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Online Post-RN BSN in Pakistan and Bluetooth

اس وقت پاکستان میں بہت سے ڈپلومہ ہولڈر نرسز جلد سے جلد پوسٹ آر این بی ایس این ڈگری حاصل کرنا چاہتے ہیں۔ اس جلدی کی بنیادی وجہ یہ ہے ہے کہ ہائر ایجوکیشن کمیشن کے تازہ ترین نوٹیفیکیشن کے مطابق 2026 کے بعد پوسٹ آر این بی ایس این ڈگری پروگرام میں داخلہ بند کر دیا جائے گا۔ اس پابندی کی وجہ یہ ہے کہ پوسٹ آر این بی ایس این ایک دو سالہ سالہ بیچلر ڈگری پروگرام ہے اور پاکستان میں ہائر ایجوکیشن کمیشن نے سارے دو سالہ بیچلر ڈگری پروگرام بند کرنے کا اعلان کیا ہوا ہے۔ اس سلسلے میں اکثر دو سالہ ڈگری پروگرام بند کر دیے گئے ہیں لیکن نرسز اور مڈوائیوز کو سہولت مہیا کرنے کے لیے 2026 تک پوسٹ آر این بی ایس این (نرسنگ) اور پوسٹ آر اینڈ بی ایس ایم (مڈوائفری) پروگرامز جاری رکھے جائیں گے۔ لیکن بہت سے ڈپلومہ ہولڈر نرسز پوسٹ آر این بی ایس این ڈگری پروگرام میں ایڈمیشن نہیں لے سکتے۔ کیوں کہ یا تو ان کے ادارے کی طرف سے ان کو چھٹی نہیں ملتی یا پھر وہ اپنے مالی حالات کی وجہ سے چھٹی افورڈ نہیں کر سکتے۔ انہی مجبوریوں کو کیش کرنے کے لئے ایک نیٹورک سرگرم ہو ہوگیا۔ اس نیٹ ورک کا حصہ کچھ دو نمبر نرسنگ سکول ہیں اور کچھ ان کے...
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Request for Clarification of Ambiguity in Equivalence of Higher Nursing Education

To, The Honorable President, Pakistan Nursing Council, Islamabad. Subject:  Request for Clarification of Ambiguity in Equivalence of  Higher Nursing Education (Pos- RN BSN & MSN)   Respected Madam, With due regard, I have the honour to bring it in your kind attention that due to your personal efforts the Higher Education Commission (HEC) has issued a notification in order to align the nursing education hierarchy. But due to unclear statements, HEC officials are still manipulating its implementation. In the said notification it is mentioned that with or without sequence, three-year diploma in general nursing + one-year midwifery (One-year specialization in lieu of midwifery) + three compulsory subjects and two-year Post-RN BScN degree will be given the equivalence of 16 years schooling. While after the mentioned qualification the degree of MSN will be equal to 18years schooling (M.Phil). But most of the nursing professionals including the applican...
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MSN Admission Eligibility Criteria by PNC

Through a notification issued on 3rd September 2019, Pakistan Nursing Council has revised the eligibility criteria for admission in the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) programme throughout the country. PNC Letter issued on 3rd September 2019 Letter Number: PNC Admin/ 2019/2954-57 Dated: Sptember 3, 2019 In compliance of the decision taken against Agenda Item No. 01 of Academic Committee meeting of Pakistan Nursing Council held on 14t 16th 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 30 -31st July, 2019 the following Admission Criteria of 02 years MSN Degree is hereby revised as below: Category-I 10 years' schooling (Matric) 3 years General Nursing Diploma registered with PNC 01 year Midwifery Diploma or any other Post Basic Specialty Diploma registered with PNC 01 year experience as RN for admission in Post RN BSN Degree 2 Years' Post RN BSN Degree Program as sp...
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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...
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Admissions in Post-RN BSN and Post Basic Specialization

Directorate of Nursing Punjab has announced admissions in Post-RN BSN and Post Basic Specialization in Nursing. The last date to apply is   30th April 2019 .  
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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...
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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
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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...
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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 eli...
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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...
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New Nursing MCQ App Made for Pakistan's HEC Syllabus - Free Daily Practice (BSN, Post-RN & MSN)

If you are a BSN or Post-RN student in Pakistan, you already know the problem. Our textbooks are thick, past papers are hard to find, and most MCQ books repeat the same old questions. When exams come near, we all wish for one thing: more practice questions with clear explanations . Good news — there is now an app made exactly for us: Pingala Nursing . It runs in your browser, so there is nothing to install, and you can start free . Open app.pingala.io on your phone or laptop and start practising in seconds. What is Pingala Nursing? Pingala is an AI-powered MCQ practice app built around the HEC nursing curriculum used in Pakistan . You choose your program (BSN, Post-RN or MSN), pick your semester and course — for example Adult Health Nursing, Pharmacology or Community Health — and the app gives you fresh, exam-style MCQs for that exact course. It even has a separate section for the older 2011 syllabus , so students of both schemes are covered. Why students like it Fresh q...
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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...
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Confused Between Two Drugs? This Tool Compares Them in Seconds

Heparin or warfarin? Type 1 or type 2 diabetes? Asthma or COPD? Nursing studies are full of "confusing pairs", two things that look similar but differ in exactly the points examiners love to ask. We usually make comparison tables by hand in our notebooks. It works, but it takes time, and we are never sure if we missed something. Porus Matrix does this job for you. It is an AI comparison tool at porus.pingala.io that you can start using free: type any two (or three, or four) medical things, and in seconds you get a complete, organised comparison. What you get for each comparison A clear side-by-side table. Mechanism, onset, monitoring, side effects, nursing considerations,  whatever fits the topic, arranged in columns you can read at a glance. Winning points are even highlighted. Ratings and charts. The tool scores each item on practical dimensions and shows the results as easy visual bars and charts, so differences jump out immediately. Timeline, pros and co...
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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...
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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...
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Empowering Nurses in Pakistan: PNMC Act 2023 Reviewed by Experts

Updates By Madam Lubna Ghazal and Sir Shabbir Hussain Jathial The Pakistan Nursing and Midwifery Council (PNMC) Amendment Act 2023 is undergoing critical appraisal through consultative meetings being held under the auspices of the Pakistan Nursing Federation (PNF). The meetings are being attended by nurse leaders from across Pakistan, who are actively contributing towards strengthening the autonomy of the PNMC as a regulatory body for nursing and midwifery professions in the country. The third consultative meeting was conducted in Multan under the leadership of Madam Nighat Durrani, and hosted by Madam Surriya Shahnaz, President of PNA Punjab. Nurse leaders from Southern Punjab attended the meeting, which was facilitated by Mr. Hassan Kansi and Madam Zahida Amjad. The group appraised the PNMC Amendment Act 2023 in comparison to the 1973 Act and discussed ways to strengthen the PNMC and its autonomy. Similarly, the second consultative meeting was held in Lahore on 18th February 2023, w...
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