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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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کچھ لوگوں کا کہنا ہے کہ صوبہ سندھ کے دو نمبر نرسنگ کالجز کے بارے میں سوشل میڈیا پر بات کرنے سے نرسنگ پروفیشن اور صوبہ سندھ کی بدنامی ہوتی ہے۔ 1. کیا دو نمبر نرسنگ کالجز سے ڈگری یا ڈپلومہ لے کر جو لوگ نرس بن جاتے ہیں کیا وہ لوگ نرسنگ پروفیشن کی بدنامی نہیں کرتے؟ 2. ایسے لوگ جب سندھ سے دو نمبر نرسنگ ڈپلومہ لیتے ہیں تو کیا وہ صوبہ سندھ کی برائیاں نہیں کرتے؟ 3. اسے لوگ جب پاکستان سے باہر جاتے ہیں تو پاکستان کا نام بدنام نہیں کرتے؟ 4. کیا ایسے لوگ سندھ اور پاکستان کے بہترین نرسنگ کے اداروں کی ساری محنت پہ پانی نہیں پھیر دیتے؟ 5. کیا ایسے لوگ ان قابل احترام نرسنگ پروفیشنلز کے لئیے باعث شرمندگی نہیں بنتے جنہوں نے اپنی ساری زندگی نرسنگ پروفیشن کی ترقی کے لئیے کام کیا؟ اگر ان سوالوں میں سے کسی ایک سوال کا جواب بھی نا میں نہیں تو اس پوسٹ کو ہر نرسنگ فورم پہ اجاگر کرنا آپ کا فرض بنتا ہے۔ #PKN

کچھ لوگوں کا کہنا ہے کہ صوبہ سندھ کے دو نمبر نرسنگ کالجز کے بارے میں سوشل میڈیا پر بات کرنے سے نرسنگ پروفیشن اور صوبہ سندھ کی بدنامی ہوتی ہے۔ 1. کیا دو نمبر نرسنگ کالجز سے ڈگری یا ڈپلومہ لے کر جو لوگ نرس بن جاتے ہیں کیا وہ لوگ نرسنگ پروفیشن کی بدنامی نہیں کرتے؟ 2. ایسے لوگ جب سندھ سے دو نمبر نرسنگ ڈپلومہ لیتے ہیں تو کیا وہ صوبہ سندھ کی برائیاں نہیں کرتے؟ 3. اسے لوگ جب پاکستان سے باہر جاتے ہیں تو پاکستان کا نام بدنام نہیں کرتے؟ 4. کیا ایسے لوگ سندھ اور پاکستان کے بہترین نرسنگ کے اداروں کی ساری محنت پہ پانی نہیں پھیر دیتے؟ 5. کیا ایسے لوگ ان قابل احترام نرسنگ پروفیشنلز کے لئیے باعث شرمندگی نہیں بنتے جنہوں نے اپنی ساری زندگی نرسنگ پروفیشن کی ترقی کے لئیے کام کیا؟ اگر ان سوالوں میں سے کسی ایک سوال کا جواب بھی نا میں نہیں تو اس پوسٹ کو ہر نرسنگ فورم پہ اجاگر کرنا آپ کا فرض بنتا ہے۔ #PKN from Pakistani Nurses Facebook Page http://bit.ly/2PhUZAO
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HEC Notification about equavalence of Post-RN BScN 16 years degree programme, April 06, 2016

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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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