PNC & PNF

What is Pakistan Nursing Council (PNC)?

The PNC is an autonomous, regulatory body constituted under the Pakistan Nursing Council Act
(1952, 1973) and empowered to register (license) Nurses, Midwives, Lady Health Visitors
(LHVs) and Nursing Auxiliaries to practice in Pakistan. PNC was established in 1948.
Mission of Pakistan Nursing Council,
Pakistan Nursing Council, as significant participant in the health care delivery system in the
country is dedicated to provide support for the professional development and competencies of
those who study Nursing, Lady Health Visitors and Midwifery.
The aims of PNC also include monitoring for implementation of national standards in
Nursing, Health Visitors and Midwifery education and practice by providing Registration
/infrastructure and arranging continued educational opportunities for registered member.
Functions of PNC
 PNC sets the curriculum for the education of Nurses, Midwives, LHVs and Nursing
Auxiliaries.
 PNC inspect educational institutions for approval based on established standards.
 PNC provides registration (license) to practice.
 PNC maintains standards of education and practice.
 PNC works closely with the four Provincial Nursing Examination Boards (NEBs).
 PNC plays an advisory role for the overall benefits of nurses, Midwives, LHVs and
Nursing in the country.
 PNC maintains an advisory role for the Federal and Provincial Governments regarding
nursing education and nursing services.
 PNC communicates policy decision regarding nursing education and the welfare of
nurses, taken in council meeting, to governments Nursing institutions NEBs and Armed
Forces Nursing services for implementation.
 PNC prescribe penalties for fraudulent registration by intention of pretense, and removes
person form the register for professional misconduct.
Curriculum of Diploma and Degree Program
 Curriculum Of 02 Year License Practical Nursing (LPN)
(Updated On 11th March 2013.

 Curriculum Of One Year Baccalaureate Of Science In Nursing (Fast Track Bs. Nursing)
Degree Program
For Senior Nursing Professionals

 Curriculum Of One Year Master Of Science In Nursing (Fast Track MSN)

For Senior Nursing Professionals
  Curriculum Of Bachelor Of Nursing (Bs. Nursing) 04 Year Degree Program
(PNC & HEC)

 Curriculum Of Community Midwife (CMW) 02 Year Diploma Program

Pakistan Nursing Federation

Pakistan Nursing Federation (PNF) is an independent non-governmental professional association

of nursing in Pakistan. The PNF was registered on 6thJuly, 1972 by assistant registrar joint stock
companies Lahore region under successor to the trained nurses association which as
founded and duly registered in 1949.

Functions of PNF

 To work for the welfare & betterment of nurses, midwives & health visitors in Pakistan.
 To peruse (read carefully) & enter into negotiations with concerned govt. regarding matters pertaining
(related to) to the welfare of Nurses
 To advance/ increases high ethical & professional standards among nurses
 To bring professional knowledge & skills to the service& care of the sick
 To improve nursing practice in service &education
 To publish a journal providing update information in nursing
To endeavor (try/striving for) to furnish legal aid to members with in the financial means of members of
the PNF when needed by them for the protection of their professional right