College of Nursing
Post RN BS Nursing
The Post-RN Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is a comprehensive two-year evening programme tailored for registered nurses who wish to advance their professional practice and expand their career opportunities. Designed to build on prior nursing education and clinical experience, this programme strengthens both theoretical knowledge and practical expertise.
Duration of Programe
2 years
Total Semesters
4 Semesters, 60 Credit Hours, Miniumum Teaching 16 weeks or Exams 2 Weeks
Average No of courses per semester
4-6
The curriculum integrates advanced patient care, nursing leadership, healthcare management, community health, and research methods. Emphasis is placed on evidence-based practice, critical thinking, and effective decision-making to prepare nurses for evolving healthcare environments. Graduates of the post-RN BSN programme are equipped to pursue leadership and supervisory roles across hospitals, community health centres, academic institutions, and public health organisations. This programme supports professional growth while allowing working nurses to balance their studies with career commitments through its flexible evening schedule. All nursing courses are aimed to prepare nurses to practice competencies, as determined by the Pakistan Nursing & Midwifery Council.
Core Values
As per vision document of PNMC
PNMC believes that the nursing and midwifery profession can draw on these values in seeking within the profession and with other profession.
Unity
Unity within the profession and with other profession.
Faith
Faith in the capacity of nursing and midwifery to contribute to the health and welfare of country‟s population
Discipline
Discipline to educate and deploy ethical and competent practitioners capable of practicing in primary, secondary, and tertiary health settings
Level of Program (Level Six 06 as per HEC)
After completion of level 5 qualification framework the two streams could be followed in current education status:
- SSC + three years general nursing and one year midwifery or any specialty course equal to 14 years of education. Additional 2 years of post RN BSN equals level 6 undergraduate degree-Bachelors of Science (BS) in Nursing (adopted from HEC guidelines)
- HSSC + three years general nursing equals to 15 years of education. Additional 2 years of post RN BSN equals level 6 undergraduate degree-Bachelors of Science (BS) in Nursing (adopted from HEC guidelines)
ADMISSION
Qualification:
- Diploma in General Nursing
- Diploma in Midwifery or one year specialty in lieu of Midwifery
- Valid PNMC registration with all entries of professional qualifications
- 1-year clinical experience after RN diploma
- NOC from Nursing Superintendent/Medical Superintendent for Government Servants
| Description | Frequency | Fee per Credit Hour | No. of Credit Hours | Total Fee (PKR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Fee (Non-Refundable) | One-Time | — | — | 15,000 |
| Security Deposit (Refundable) | One-Time | — | — | 5,000 |
| Tuition Fee | Per Semester / Per Credit Hour | 3,125 | 16 | 50,000 |
| Examination Fee | Per Semester / Per Credit Hour | — | — | As per the Uni |
| Academic Visit | One-Time | — | — | 5,000 |
| Laboratory Charges | One-Time | — | — | 5,000 |
| Total Fees | 80,000 |
Scheme of Studies for Post RN BSN Studies
| Sr. | Course No | Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | SC 611 | Biochemistry | 2 (1.5+0.5) |
| 02 | NU 612 | Advance Concepts in Nursing-I (Adult Health Nursing) | 4 (2+2) |
| 03 | NU 613 | Health Assessment | 3 (1.5+1.5) |
| 04 | SC 614 | Pharmacology | 3 |
| 05 | EN 615 | English I (Functional) | 2 |
| 06 | CS 616 | Computer Skills & Information Technology | 02 |
| Total Credits | 16 |
| Sr. | Course No | Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | NU 621 | Advance Concepts in Nursing (II) Mental Health | 04 (2+2) |
| 02 | SC 622 | Introduction to Biostatistics | 02 |
| 03 | SC623 | Epidemiology | 02 |
| 04 | HU 624 | Culture Health & Society | 02 |
| 05 | NU 625 | Introduction to Nursing Models & Theories | 02 |
| 06 | EN 626 | English II (Academics) | 02 |
| 07 | NU 627 | Principle of Teaching and Clinical Preceptor ship | 3 |
| Total Credits | 17 |
| Sr. | Course No | Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Nu 631 | Advance Concepts III (CHN) | 04 (2+2) |
| 02 | SC 632 | Introduction to Nursing Research | 03 |
| 03 | NU 633 | Professional Development and Ethics | 03 |
| PS 634 | Pak Studies | 02 | |
| 04 | NU 634 | Leadership and Management | 03 |
| 05 | EN 635 | English III (Professional writing) | 02 |
| Total Credits | 17 |
| Sr. | Course No | Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | NU 641 | *Research/ Evidence based Elective project | 4 |
| 02 | NU 642 | **Clinical Practicum | 6 |
| 03 | EN 643 | English IV (Scholarly writing) | 2 |
| 04 | IS 644/ ET 644 | Islamic Studies/Ethics (For Non-Muslims) | 02 |
| Total Credits | 14 |
| Semester - I | Semester – II | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year I | 16 Credits | 17 Credits | 33 |
| Year II | 17Credits | 14 Credits | 31 |
| Grand Total | 64 |
Notes
Research/ Evidence based Elective project: Every student should write a project report/research report/ individually in the final year in their topic of interest approved by Faculty.
The clinical practicum should be flexible and student should choose clinical area according to their interest with an approval obtained from the course teacher. The clinical practicum should also include clinical seminar, tutorials, clinical and reflective logs.
Program Goals & Expected Outcomes
Program Goals
Show +The goal of the program is to prepare competent, educated nurses with appropriate knowledge, skills and attitude that would enable nurses to provide quality safe care and meet the future challenges confronting health care in 21st century within the professional, religious, cultural, legal and ethical boundaries.
Expected Outcomes
Show +After completion of two years Post RN BS nursing program students will:
- Demonstrate the cognitive abilities necessary to integrate the nursing concepts and the multi-disciplinary body of knowledge to provide therapeutic nursing care.
- Exhibit the psychomotor and psychotherapeutic abilities necessary to provide safe nursing care.
- Use critical thinking and the nursing process as bases for clinical decision making.
- Demonstrate caring behaviors towards patients/clients and families from diverse and multicultural populations across the life span.
- Communicate effectively with clients, families and members of the interdisciplinary health care team.
- Utilize appropriate teaching learning strategies for prevention of illness and the promotion and restoration of health to individuals, families and groups.
- Demonstrate leadership skills to promote development of the profession.
- Recognize responsibility for maintaining competence as a registered nurse through self-evaluation and continuing nursing education to become lifelong learner.
- Practice as an ethical and accountable member within the profession of nursing.