Scope of Nursing Profession in Pakistan & Abroad, Jobs, Documents Required, Career, Admission, Eligibility Criteria, Super Tips & Institutions
Nursing is a sacred and noble profession. We can not even think about a modern hospital without nurses. There is a great demand of qualified nurses in the whole world. Nursing is a challenging job, as it requires long hours of physical and mental work. It also requires lot of patience, strength and courage. A nurse is like an angel, who look after the patients with a smiling face. Nursing schools give stipend to under training nurses. Usually nurses works in hospitals and clinics but some of the serve the patients privately too.
Scope of Nursing-Jobs, Career, Subjects, Eligibility, Institutions, Admission & Tips
A nurse keeps the record of patient’s medical condition and follows the directions of doctor regarding patient’s treatment and diet. She serve the humanity without any discrimination. That’s why nurses are respected all over the world. The first nursing school was established in 1854 at Saint Thomas hospital in UK by Florance Nightingale. This profession is not just for females as lot of male nursing staff is also working in hospitals. I want to request you never call a nurse with the word nurse, always call them sister. We need to elevate the status of this noble profession. Respect the nurses as one day your own sister can also become a nurse.
Career & Scope of Nursing Profession in Pakistan & Abroad
Nurses can get employment in the following areas;
Private clinics
Factories
Private hospitals
Government hospitals
Heath departments
Industrial houses
Nursing homes
Day care centers
orphanages
Old age homes
Railways.schools
Child protection centers
Special Education Institutions
Rehabilitation centers
Mental hospitals
Military
Air Force
Navy
Police
Para Military Forces
Nurses also look after the patients at their homes. These nurses have to work for long hours, but at the same time,fees of such nurses is very high, ranging from 10000 to 50000 or may be more. This is known as private practice of nurses. Internationally nursing is considered as a female profession. Now a days there is a massive demand of qualified nurses in Middle East and European Union. Pak army grants the nurses commission in the rank of Lieutenant after successful completion of training course.
Eligibility Criteria For Admission in Nursing Course
The age should be of 17 to 25 years at the time of admission in nursing and at times age relaxation can be given in special cases up to 40 years.
Matriculation with science subjects with 55% to 60% marks.
Fsc pre medical with 55% marks.
Female unmarried or without encumbrances.
Documents Required For Admission in Nursing Course
a. Two attested photocopies of each educational certificate/degree.
b. Candidates serving in any government departments will render No Objection Certificate (NOC)..
c. Attested photocopy of domicile.
d. Photocopies of computerized national Identity Card.
e. Coloured photos duly attested.
Course Outline of BSc Nursing Course
Students study the following subjects in BSc nursing
1-Anatomy
2-Physiology
3-Hygiene and Public Health
4-Gynecology and Obstetrics
5-Pathology
6-History of nursing
7-Pak studies,English and Islamiat
8- Medical nursing
9-surgical nursing
10-Nursing art
11-Biochemistry
12-Microbiology
13-Psychology
14-Basic sciences
After completing your 3 years nursing course, nurses can apply for midwifery course. Pakistan Nursing Council (PNS) Islamabad was established in 1948 to regulate education of nursing in Pakistan. There are four different examination boards in each province,working under PNC. Here we shall provide you a complete list of nursing schools and colleges recognized by PNC.
List of PNC Recognized Nursing Colleges and schools in Punjab
Bahawal Nagar
DHQ Hospital
Bahawal Pur
B.V. Hospital
Phns Hospital
Chakwal
DHQ Hospital
D.G.Khan
DHQ Hosptial
D.G.Khan
Aziz Fatima Trust Hospital
Faisalabad
DHQ Hospital
Mian Muhammd Trust Hospital
National Hospital
Public Health School
Punjab Medical College / Allied Hospital
St. Rafeel’S Hospital
Gujranwala
Allama Iqbal Memorial Hospital
DHQ Hospital
Rafiq Anwar Memorial Hospital
Gujrat
Aziz Bhatti Shaheed Hospital
Hafizabad
DHQ Hospital
Islamabad
College Of Nursing
Federal Government Services Hospital
Jhangh
DHQ Hospital
Jhelum
DHQ Hospital
Joharabad
DHQ Hospital
Kasur
DHQ Hospital
Kharian
Combined Military Hospital
Lahore
Allama Iqbal Medical College / Jinnah Hospital
Combined Military Hospital
Fatima Jinnah Medical College for Women / Ganga Ram Hospital
Fatima Memorial Hospital
Ittefaq Trust Hospital
King Edward Medical University / Myo Hospital,
Lady Aitchison Hospital
Lady Willington Hospital
Postgraduate Medical Institute/Lahore General Hospital
Public Health Nursing School
Services Hospital
Sheikh Zayed Federal Postgraduate Medical Institute / Hospital
The Children’S Hospital & the Institute of Child Health
Layyah
DHQ Hospital
Lodhran
DHQ Hospital
Mandi Baha-Ud-Din
DHQ Hospital
Mianwali
DHQ Hospital
Mir Pur (Ajk)
DHQ Hospital)
Combined Military Hospital
Multan
Nishtar Medical College / Nishter Hospital
Women’s Christian Hospital
Muzafargarh
DHQ Hospital
Okara
DHQ Hospital
Rahim Yar Khan
Sheikh Zayed Medical College/Hospital,
Rajanpur
DHQ Hospital
Rawalpindi
Combined Military Hospital
District Headquarters Hospital
Fauji Foundation Hospital
Holy Family Hospital
Rawalpindi General Hospital
Sahiwal
DHQ Hospital
Nancy Fulwood Hospital
List of PNC Recognized Nursing Colleges and schools Khyber-Pakhtoonkhwa
Abbottabad
Public Health School
Ayub Medical College / Ayub Hospital
DHQ Hospital
Bannu
DHQ Hospital
D.I. Khan
Mufti Memorial Hospital
Public Health School
Kohat
Liaquat Memorial Hospital
Mardan
Mardan Medical Complex
Peshawar
Farkhunda SON
Fatima Jinnah PHNS
Hyatabad Medical Complex
Khyber Medical College / Khyber Teaching Hospital
Postgraduate Medical Institute Lady Reading Hospital
Public Health School
Public Health School
Saidu Group Hospital
List of PNC Recognized Nursing Colleges and schools in Sindh
Hyderabad
Aga Khan M & C Care Centre
CDF Hospital
Isra University/Hospital
Liaquat University Of Medical and Health Sciences
Public Health School
Sir Cj Hyderabad
St. Elizbeth Hospital
Wali Bhai Rajputana Hospital
Jaccobabad
Civil Hospital
Karachi
Aga Khan Mat. Home, Garden Kyc
Aga Khan Mat. Home, Kaharadar
Aga Khan Mat. Home, karimabad
Ayaz Samoon Nursing Training Institute
Murshid Hospital
P.N. Shifa
People Medical College Hospital
Aga Khan University
Atiya School Of Midwifery
Ayaz Samoon Nursing Training Institute
Baqai Medical University/Hospital
Civil Hospital
Dr. Ziauddin Hospital
Holy Family Hospital
Ilmiya Institute Of Nursing
Islamic Mission Hospital
Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center/Hospital
Karachi Adventist Hospital
Karachi King’s SON
Lady Dufferin Hospital
Liaquat National Hospital
Medicare Hospital
National Institute Of Child Health
National Medical Center
New Life School Of Nursing
Public Health School
Rufaida Hamdard University Hospital
SIUT
Sobhraj Mat. Home KMC
SON Life Saving
SON Patel Hospital
St. James Hospital
Unique School Of Nursing
Khair Pur
Civil Hospital
SON Sachal Sarmast
Larkana
Chandka Medical College / Dhq Hospital
Mir Pur Khas
Civil Hospital
St. Teresa’S Hospital
Nawab Shah
Nawab Shah Medical College for Women
Sanghar
Civil Hospital
Shikar Pur
R.B.U.T.,
Sukkur
Civil Hospital
Thatta
Civil Hospital
List of PNC Recognized Nursing Colleges and schools in Balochistan
Khuzdar
School Of Midwifery
Loralai
School Of Nursing
Quetta
Bolan Medical College / Bolan Hospital
Christian Hospital
Combined Millitary Hospital
Lady Dufferin Hospital
Public Health School
Som & Medical Technology
Sibi
DHQ Hosptial
Turbat
Public Health School
Super Tips For Nurses
1-All nurse should get admission in midwifery course as majority of maternity homes in Pakistan are run by nurses.
2-You may also get admission in FTJ or DHMS diploma course for private practice as a physician. You may use the title of Dr before your name after getting the DHMS diploma.
3-B category is also a recommended course for you. Contact us for knowing the reason of this recommendation.
4-Try to continue your education till PhD level.
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