Nursing in Pakistan
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Nursing is a major component of Pakistan
's health-care system
. The topic has been the subject of extensive historical studies, is a major issue in that country, and has been the subject of much scholarly discussion amongst academics and practitioners. In 2009, Pakistan’s government stated its intent to improve the country's nursing care.
Nursing is a health-care profession which is mainly aimed on the care of families and individuals. Nursing is important in every part of the world, but in developing countries like Pakistan, the subject of nursing care has provided special focus and attention on the health sector by nursing care. Nurses are also encouraged to gain certification in a specialized area so as to give their nursing careers a proper dimension. In Pakistan, nurses are required to wear distinguishing devices like pins and colored epaulets to identify them as licensed professionals.
The Canadian International Development Agency
funded several nursing education initiatives in the 1980s and 1990s.
Pakistan has established professional nursing organizations. The Pakistan Nursing Council
(PNC), established in 1948 and formally constituted by Acts in 1952 and 1973, certifies nurses, midwives, Lady Health Visitors (LHVs), Licensed Practical Nurses and Nursing Auxiliaries for practice. The PNC has involvement in improving and standardizing public education and clinical nursing standards. They also oversee the ethical standards and general welfare of nurses. The PNC inspects and approves nursing schools. This Council also approves education programs and has the authority to examine, register and enrol nurses, midwives and nursing auxiliaries of nursing council. The Council provides licenses to the nursing agencies and monitors nursing employers.
Pakistan had a nurse-to-population ratio of 1:32000 in 1960, improving to 1:5199 by 1997.
Pakistan
Pakistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a sovereign state in South Asia. It has a coastline along the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman in the south and is bordered by Afghanistan and Iran in the west, India in the east and China in the far northeast. In the north, Tajikistan...
's health-care system
Health care system
A health care system is the organization of people, institutions, and resources to deliver health care services to meet the health needs of target populations....
. The topic has been the subject of extensive historical studies, is a major issue in that country, and has been the subject of much scholarly discussion amongst academics and practitioners. In 2009, Pakistan’s government stated its intent to improve the country's nursing care.
Nursing is a health-care profession which is mainly aimed on the care of families and individuals. Nursing is important in every part of the world, but in developing countries like Pakistan, the subject of nursing care has provided special focus and attention on the health sector by nursing care. Nurses are also encouraged to gain certification in a specialized area so as to give their nursing careers a proper dimension. In Pakistan, nurses are required to wear distinguishing devices like pins and colored epaulets to identify them as licensed professionals.
Nursing education and organizations
Pakistani educational system included these famous nursing institutes:- the Ayub School of NursingAyub School of NursingThe Ayub School of Nursing , located in Abbottabad, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, is the nursing education unit of Ayub Medical College, however most teaching and training occurs at Ayub Teaching Hospital...
at Ayub Medical CollegeAyub Medical CollegeAyub Medical College is one of several medical schools affiliated to Khyber Medical University located in Abbottabad, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. As of January 2011, AMC is home to 1350 students in the MBBS and BDS programs. The school has a large and experienced faculty to support its... - the Aga Khan UniversityAga Khan UniversityThe Aga Khan University is a coeducational research university spread over three continents. It was granted its charter in 1983 as Pakistan's first private, autonomous university. AKU was founded by His Highness the Aga Khan, and is part of the Aga Khan Development Network...
School of Nursing, - the Pakistan Institute of Medical SciencesPakistan Institute of Medical SciencesPakistan Institute of Medical Sciences is located in Islamabad, Pakistan. Objectives of Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences are to provide a tertiary level patient care and serve as referral hospital and also to conduct teaching and training of doctors and other health workers at various level...
School of Nursing. - Institute of Nursing Dow University Of Health Sciences, Karachi (Student's center)
The Canadian International Development Agency
Canadian International Development Agency
The Canadian International Development Agency was formed in 1968 by the Canadian government. CIDA administers foreign aid programs in developing countries, and operates in partnership with other Canadian organizations in the public and private sectors as well as other international organizations...
funded several nursing education initiatives in the 1980s and 1990s.
Pakistan has established professional nursing organizations. The Pakistan Nursing Council
Pakistan Nursing Council
Pakistan Nursing Council is a regulatory body established by the Pakistan Nursing Council Act. It was established in 1948. PNC is empowered to license nurses, midwives, lady health visitors , and nursing auxiliaries to practice in Pakistan....
(PNC), established in 1948 and formally constituted by Acts in 1952 and 1973, certifies nurses, midwives, Lady Health Visitors (LHVs), Licensed Practical Nurses and Nursing Auxiliaries for practice. The PNC has involvement in improving and standardizing public education and clinical nursing standards. They also oversee the ethical standards and general welfare of nurses. The PNC inspects and approves nursing schools. This Council also approves education programs and has the authority to examine, register and enrol nurses, midwives and nursing auxiliaries of nursing council. The Council provides licenses to the nursing agencies and monitors nursing employers.
History
Initially, the health-care services in Pakistan were ill-developed and the rate of employment in health-care jobs in Pakistan was very low. Since 1951 Pakistani governments have concentrated on the development and improvement of health care services and one of the major steps is increasing the rate of funding to PNC Clinics. The Nursing council (PNC) has also played a key role to provide world-class health care and nursing council services to the patients.Pakistan had a nurse-to-population ratio of 1:32000 in 1960, improving to 1:5199 by 1997.