- 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 Government 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 intention of pretense, and removes persons from the Register for professional misconduct.
- How is the PNC Organized?
- The PNC consists the President, Vice President, Registrar and Members.
- The President through Election
- The Vice President through election
- Who are the Council Members?
- The PNC consists of Ex-Officio, Regular and Co-opted Members and Observers.
- When PNC meetings are take place?
- The PNC meetings take place twice a year, usually in May and November.
- How is the PNC financed?
- The PNC is financed through fees by the PNC, as given below:
- Registration Fee
- Renewal Fee
- Verification Fee
- Application of New Institution Fee
- Recognition of the Institution Fee
- Annual Fee
- Affiliation Fee
- Where is the PNC office?
- Pakistan Nursing Council, National Institute of Health, Chak Shehzad, Islamabad.
- PNC Office Working Hours
- Monday to Saturday from 0800 to 1500 hours.
- Friday 0800 to 1200 noon.