PAKISTAN NURSING COUNCIL

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.
What are the functions of the PNC?
 PNC sets the curriculum for the education of Nurses, Midwives, LHVs and Nursing Auxiliaries.
 PNC inspects 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 and advisory role for the overall benefit of Nurses, Midwives, LHVs and Nursing
Auxiliaries in the country.
 PNC maintains an advisory role for the Federal and Provincial governments regarding nursing
education and nursing services.
 PNC communicates policy decisions regarding nursing education and the welfare of nurses, taken
in Council meetings, to Governments, Nursing Institutions, NEBs and Armed Forces Nursing
Services for implementation.
 PNC prescribes penalties for fraudulent registration by the intention of pretense, and removes
persons from the Register for professional misconduct.

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.

PNC Act & Regulation

 THE PAKISTAN NURSING COUNCIL ACT, 1973 ACT NO. XXVI OF 1973
PASSED BY THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF PAKISTAN
(RECEIVED THE ASSENT OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF PAKISTAN ON FRIDAY THE 9th FEBRUARY,
(1973) 
       Download PNC Act, 1973
 Professional Code of Ethics for Registered Nurse, Midwife. Lady Health
Visitos and Nurse Auxiliary.
Download  (Page1, Page2)
Rules & Regulation for Establishment of New Nursing Institutions
 
Basic Requirments
1. Infrastructure 
2. Human Resources
3. Equipment
4. Clinical MOU (MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING) with Hospital

NURSING EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS FOR DEGREE PROGRAM 

PROTOCOLS/QUALIFICATION OF FILES OF NEW NURSING INSTITUTIONS QUALIFYING FOR INSPECTIONS. 

INTERNSHIP POLICY

PNC Inspection/Assesment form for PNC Inspectors

Application/Annual Return Forms (ARF)

 Application/Annual Return Forms for under graduate Nursing Programme (Download) 
 Application/Annual Return Forms for Nursing Programme   (Download)
 Application/Annual Return Forms for Midwifery Programme (Download)
 Application/Annual Return Forms for LHV Programme (Download)
 Application/Annual Return Forms for Post Basic Nursing Programme (Download)

Fee Schedule:
S.No. Fee Type   Amount  Requirements 
Application Fee for Application Processing Fee (Non refundable) will be paid for once by every new
1 Rs.50,000/-     
Diploma  institution per discipline (Diploma Program).                      
Application fee for Application Processing Fee (non refundable)  will be paid for once by every new
2 Rs.100,000/-
Degree institution per discipline (degree program).
3 Inspection Fee Rs. 150,000/- Inspection Fee (non reundable) will be paid at the time of every inspection of Institute
Recognition Fee (non refundable) will be paid on the endorsement of the status of
4 Recognition Fee Rs. 100,000/-
Institute. Amount is due after the approval from the council.

CURRICULUM OF NURSING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

The curriculum of nursing educational programs given on this page are approved
by Pakistan Nursing Council, Islamabad 
   

Diploma Program 
 CURRICULUM OF 02 YEAR CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (CNA) (old title of the course was LICENSE
PRACTICAL NURSING (LPN)

 CURRICULUM OF THREE YEAR GENERAL NURSING DIPLOMA (Program Closed by 2018)

will be updated soon
  CURRICULUM OF ONE YEAR MIDWIFERY DIPLOMA

 CURRICULUM OF COMMUNITY MIDWIFE (CMW)  02 YEARS DIPLOMA Program

will be updated soon 

Degree Program 
 CURRICULUM OF BACHELOR OF NURSING (BSN) 04 YEAR DEGREE PROGRAM (PNC & HEC)
Click here to download (PDF Format)

 CURRICULUM OF POST RN BSN 02 YEAR DEGREE PROGRAM  Click here to download (PDF Format) 
  CURRICULUM OF MIDFERY EDUCATION BSM (Baccalaureate studies of Midwifery)
               Click here to download (PDF Format)  

Nursing Examination Boards

(NEBs)
The provincial Nursing Examination boards are constitute under THE
PAKISTAN NURSING COUNCIL ACT, 1973

Section No. 11. PROVINCIAL NURSING EXAMINATION BOARD:

(1) The Provincial Government shall constitute a Provincial Nursing
Examination Board
consisting of such persons as the Provincial Governments may, in
consultation with the
Federal Government appoint.
THE PAKISTAN NURSING COUNCIL Act, 1973 5
(2) The functions of Boards shall be to confer, grant or issue
diplomas, licenses, certificates
or other documents stating or implying that the holder, grantee or
recipient, thereof has
acquired a qualification in nursing, midwifery, health visiting, public
health nursing or
auxiliary nursing and to desiring to obtain such qualifications.
(3) A Board shall conduct its proceedings in such manner as may be
prescribed.

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There are four nursing examination boards in Pakistan One nursing

examination board is located in each province. Functioning under
the umbrella of PNC.
Nursing Examination Board (NEB), Punjab. 
Address:
Controller,
Nursing Examination Board (NEB) Punjab,
24. Cooper Road, Lahore, Pakistan
Phone No.042-9200964

https://nebp.edu.pk/

Nursing Examination Board(NEB), Khyber

Pakhtunkhwa.
Address:
Ms Mehar Mustafa,
Controller,
Nursing Examination Board (NEB), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,
Plot No. 30, Sector E-8, Phase-7, (Near Allied Bank ABL)  Hyatabad,
Peshawar, KP, Pakistan

Phone No. 091-9219087

Nurses Examination Board (NEB), Sindh.

Address:
Ms Khairunisa Akbar Khan
Director Nursing/Controller,
Nursing Examination Board (NEB) Sindh,
DHO South Office, Kalapul,
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan

Phone No. 021-9204200

http://www.sneb.org.pk/

Nursing Examination Board (NEB), Balochistan.

Address:
Ms Kalsoom Iqbal
Director Nursing/Controller,
Nursing Examination Board (NEB) Balochistan,
DGHS Office, Link Siryab Road,
Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan
Pre-Registration .
PNC has started Pre-Registration (session 2010-11 onwards) for all students inducted in different nursing diploma courses or degree
programs by PNC registered institutions.
 All inductions must be as per PNC set admission criteria's (http://www.pnc.org.pk/Admission_Criteria_.htm).
 All institutions are required to pre-enroll their students immediately with PNC as per number of their approved courses
and seats (http://www.pnc.org.pk/PNC_Recognized_Institutes.htm). 
 Complete pre-registration enrollment applications along with the list (hard & soft copy) of students must reach to
PNC within 03 months of start of session. 
 Each registered institution is required to submit verified educational documents for all inducted students. 
 Verification of student's educational documents (Matric/F.Sc etc.) is entirely the responsibility of institution. 
 PNC will not be responsible in case of any fake documents submission for pre-registrations.
 Each registered institution is require to submit all the relevant document/enrollment forms of a course for all inducted
student altogether with sign and seal of principal. No revision/replacement, single, split or incomplete form will be
entertained in any case.
 All inducted students working in Government Department are required to submit NOCs issued from the respective
competent authority.  
 Pre-registration enrollment will not be entertained without submission of computerized copy  of pre-registration
enrollment list by an email or CD/DVD (as per PNC format in MS Word or Excel format). 
 Without Pre-registration, PNC will not register applicant's degrees or diplomas in any case.    

Requisitions for Pre-Registration:

1. PNC Pre Registration Form filled by the student who is being enrolled in the specified course in with Black / Blue Ink.
2. Pre-Registration List as per PNC Format / Pattern in hard & soft/computerized form.
3. Soft / Computerized Copy of Submitted Pre Registration Enrolment List must be shared by an email to
(preregistration@pnc.org.pk) or by CD / DVD.
4. Pre-Registration Fee Amounting Rs. 1000/- Per Student. (Click here how to pay fee)
5. Attested Photocopy of Matric / Intermediate (Fsc) Certificates
6. Attested Photocopy of Domicile
7. Attested Recent Passport Size Photograph
8. Attested Photocopy of Computerized National Identity Card/Form-B
9. Attested Photocopy of PNC Registration Card for all students (if applicable)
10.  Attested Photocopy of NOCs for student working in any Government Department
11. Any other as per Admission criteria for subject course.
Enrolment form and list will be certified and signed by the head of institute. Head of Institute must ensure that all information
written on from is according to the original documents. Enrollment List and Enrolment form must be sent to the PNC by post.

Deadline for Pre-Registration

The deadline for pre-registration of a course has been set as below:-
1. Within 03 month of admission normal fee is Rs. 1000/- per student 
2. After 03 months, double fee will be charged i.e Rs. 2000/- per student.  
3. No pre-registration case will be entertained after 05 months of admission. If any institution fails to pre-register its
students with PNC, their student will not be allowed to sit in NEB Exam. 
4. No pre-registration will be entertained if PNC receives incomplete/split/late applications.    
 ADMISSION CRITERIA
 

DIPLOMA PROGRAMS
1. Nurse Midwife/ Post Basic Speciality (01 year Diploma Program)   

( for male any Post Basic Clinical Specialty in lieu of midwifery as 4th year
of Nursing diploma)·   
Qualification: should be a Registered Nurse (RN) 
2. Lady Health Visitors (LHV) (02 years Diploma Program) ·          
Qualification: 
Applicant must meet one of the following academic level
a. FSc (Pre-Medical) with 45% marks minimum (Physics, Chemistry &
Biology as compulsory subjects)
b. Matric (Science) with 45 % marks minimum (Physics, Chemistry &
Biology as compulsory subjects) ·        
Age Limit: 14-35 years
3. Community Midwife (CMW) (18 months Diploma Program) 
 Qualification: Matric (either Art or Science) with 40% marks ·         
 Age Limit: 14-40 years 
4. Family Welfare Workers (FWW) (02 years Diploma Program) ·          
Qualification: Applicant must meet one of the following academic level
a.    FSc (Pre-Medical) with 45% marks minimum (Physics, Chemistry & Biology as compulsory subjects) 
b.    Matric (Science) with 45 % marks minimum (Physics, Chemistry & Biology as compulsory subjects) ·         
 Age Limit: 14-35 years 
5. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) (02 years Diploma Program) Note: This course is
for female only. Formerly this course was titled as Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 
 Qualification: Applicant must meet one of the following academic level 
 a.    FSc (Pre-Medical) with 45% marks minimum (Physics, Chemistry & Biology as compulsory subjects) 
 b.    Matric (Science) with 45 % marks minimum (Physics, Chemistry & Biology as compulsory subjects) 
 c.    Matric (Arts) with 50% marks, FA with 50% Marks ·         
 Age Limit: 14-35 years
 DEGREE PROGRAMS

1. Generic BSN ( 04 years Degree Program) 

 Qualification:  a.    Matric Science (Physics, Chemistry & Biology as compulsory subjects) b.    FSc (Pre-
Medical) with 50% marks minimum (Physics, Chemistry & Biology as compulsory subjects) ·         
Age Limit: 14-35 years ·         
 Gender Ratio: Open merit
2. Post RN BSN/Post RN BSM ( 02 years Degree Program) ·         
  Qualification:
a.    Matric with Science (Biology, Chemistry & Physics as compulsory subjects)   OR Matric Arts as per HEC
Notification No.8 (61)/A&A/2018/HEC/5998 dt. 06.04.2018.
b.    Diploma in Nursing
c.    Diploma in Midwifery (any Post Basic Specialty for male in lieu of midwifery)
 Experience: 01 years as RN 
a.    Matric with Science (Biology, Chemistry & Physics as compulsory subjects)   OR Matric Arts as per HEC Notification
No.8 (61)/A&A/2018/HEC/5998 dt. 06.04.2018. 
 b.    Diploma in Nursing 
 c.    Diploma in Midwifery (any Post Basic Specialty for male in lieu of midwifery) 
 Experience: 01 years as RN 
3.Master in Nursing MSN ( 02 year Degree Program)  ·   
Qualification:

o  Category - I

a.    10 Years schooling (Matric/FA/F.Sc.)

b.    03 Years Diploma in Nursing
c.    01 Year Diploma in Midwifery or any Post Basic Specialty diploma registered with PNC.
d.    01 Year experience as RN for admission in Post RN BSN/BSM Degree.
e.    02 Years Post RN BSN/BSM Degree program as specified by PNC and HEC vide Notification No.
8(61)/A&A/2018/HEC/5799, dated 26.04.2018 and registered with PNC.
f.     01 Year experience as RN after Post RN BSN (clinical include inpatient and outpatient in primary and tertiary
care, as well as teaching and research) for admission in MSN degree

OR

o  Category - II

a.    12 Years schooling (Matric + FSc Pre Medical)

b.    04 Year Generic BSN Nursing Degree registered with PNC.
c.    01 year internship (bedside care)
d.    01 Year experience as RN after GBSN (clinical include inpatient and outpatient in primary and tertiary care)
(excluding 01 year Internship) for admission in MSN. 

Nursing and Midwifery Journal of Pakistan (NMJP)

Nursing & Midwifery Journal of Pakistan (NMJP) is a first purely nursing journal in the
history of Pakistan under the collaborative efforts of Pakistan Nursing Council and The
University of Lahore.

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   NURSING JOURNAL

  Call for Paper at: nmjp@lsn.uol.edu.pk

Submission Deadline: 10th February 2021

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Nursing & Midwifery Journal of Pakistan (NMJP) is online, open access, peer-reviewed and quarterly publishing journal under the
collaboration of Pakistan Nursing Council and the University of Lahore. The esteemed journal is publishing original research papers,
survey papers, informative articles, case studies, conference papers, meta-analysis, comparative studies and review papers purely in
the field of nursing and midwifery for the first time in history as a special issue. This issue will offer nursing and midwifery scholars,
researchers, clinicians and academicians to submit their full manuscript which meets the general criteria of significance in terms of
education, research and practical implication. Nursing & Midwifery Journal of Pakistan has a highly professional and skillful team for
paper reviewing and quality publishing.  The journal ensures the novelty and strictly follow the similarity index policy in each
research manuscript before publication.

Note: NMJP is complete waive-off the submission and publication fee for all nursing and midwifery authors registered with PNC
(Pakistan Nursing Council), fight towards COVID-19, as this is the year of 2020 -2021 for Nurse and Midwife according to WHO.  

PAKISTAN NURSING FEDERATION (PNF)

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

The PNF was registered on 6th July on 1972 by assistant registrar joint stock companies Lahore region
under successor to the trained nurses association which as founded and duly registered in 1949

FUNCTION
 To work for the welfare & betterment of nurses, midwives & health visitors in Pakistan

 To peruse & enter into negotiations with concerned govt. regarding matters pertaining to the
welfare of Nurses

 To advance high ethical & professional standards among nurses

 To bring professional knowledge & skills to the service 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 to furnish legal aid to members with in the financial means of the PNF when
needed by them for the protection of the their professional right