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Post-RN Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Post-RN Bachelor of Science in Nursing (2-year program)
Introduction
This program is designed to provide the Registered Nurse at the diploma level with the opportunity to acquire a broad liberal degree level education with particular emphasis on theoretical and clinical knowledge related to nursing practice, nursing research, and population health at primary, secondary, and tertiary levels. All nursing courses are aimed to prepare nurses to practice competencies, as determined by the Pakistan Nursing Council.
Scope of Work
Our Post-RN BSN graduate will be able to work in the hospital as well as in community services within and outside the country.
Program Objective
The goal of the program is to prepare competent, educated nurses with appropriate knowledge, skills and attitudes that would enable nurses to provide quality safe care and meet the future challenges confronting health care in the 21st century within the professional, religious, cultural, legal and ethical boundaries.
Degree Awarding authority
Students who complete their course work will be awarded a Post-RN BS degree by Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi.
Who can apply
Candidates in Pakistan of both genders, who have successfully completed their General Nursing and one-year specialization and meet the eligibility criteria. Nurses may enroll as full-time in the evening program.
Qualification
- Diploma in General Nursing
- Diploma in Midwifery or one-year specialty in lieu of midwifery
- PNC registration: valid registration with all entries of professional qualifications
Documents Required
- Verified matric mark sheet
- Verified General Nursing mark sheet
- Verified Specialty mark sheet
- Verified Nursing Diploma
- Valid PNC license
Key Dates
| Advertisement | 3rd Week of August |
| Last Date of Form Submission | 4th Week of September |
| Entry Test | (DET) 2nd Week of October |
| Announcement of Entry Test result | 4th Week of October |
| Interview of Selected Candidates | 1st Week of November |
| Final List of Selected Candidates | 3rd Week of November |
| Commencement of Classes – Batch IX | 1st Week of January |
| Fee Title | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application Processing Fee | Rs. 2800 |
| Admission | Rs. 92,400 |
| Security Deposit | Rs. 5,500 |
| Tuition Fee (Semester or 6 months) | Rs. 72,600 |
| PNC Enrollment Fee | As per PNC |
| SNEB Enrollment Fee | As per SNEB |
| Examination Fee | As per SNEB |
| At the Time of Admission | Rs. 170,500 |
| Scheme of Studies | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year -1 Semester -1 | |||
| Sr. | Course No | Courses | Credit Hours |
| 1 | SC 611 | Biochemistry | 02(1.5+ 0.5) |
| 2 | NU 612 | Advance Concepts in Nursing I (Adult Health Nursing) | 04 (2+2) |
| 3 | NU 613 | Health Assessment | 03 (1.5- 1.5) |
| 4 | SC 614 | Pharmacology | 3 |
| 5 | EN 615 | English I (Functional | 2 |
| 6 | CS 616 | Computer Skills & Information Technology | 2 |
| Total Credits | 16 | ||
| Year -1 Semester -2 | |||
| Sr. | Course No | Courses | Credit Hours |
| 1 | NU 621 | Advance Concepts in Nursing (II) Mental Health | 04 (2-2) |
| 2 | SC 622 | Introduction to Biostatistics | 2 |
| 3 | SC623 | Epidemiology | 2 |
| 4 | HU 624 | Culture Health & Society | 2 |
| 5 | NU 625 | Introduction to Nursing Models & Theories | 2 |
| 6 | EN 626 | English II (Academics) | 2 |
| 7 | NU 627 | Principle of Teaching and Clinical Preceptorship | 3 |
| Total Credits | 17 | ||
| Year -2 Semester-1 | |||
| Sr. | Course No | Courses | Credit Hours |
| 1 | Nu 631 | Advance Concepts III (CHN) | 04 (2-2) |
| 2 | SC 632 | Introduction to Nursing Research | 3 |
| 3 | NU 633 | Professional Development and Ethics | 3 |
| 4 | PS 634 | Pak Studies | 2 |
| 5 | NU 634 | Leadership and Management | 3 |
| 6 | EN 635 | English III (Professional writing) | 2 |
| Total Credits | 17 | ||
| Year -2 Semester-2 | |||
| Sr. | Course No | Courses | Credit Hours |
| 1 | NU 641 | Research/ Evidence-based Elective project | |
| 4 | |||
| 2 | NU 642 | Clinical Practicum | |
| 6 | |||
| 3 | EN 643 | English IV (Scholarly writing) | |
| 2 | |||
| 4 | IS 644 | Islamic Studies / | |
| 2 | |||
| 5 | ET 644 | Ethics For (Non-Muslims) | |
| Total Credits | 14 | ||
| Total Credits for Two Years | |||
| Semester-I | Semester-II | Total | |
| Year I | 16 Credits | 17 Credits | 33 |
| Year II | 17Credits | 14 Credits | 31 |
| Grand Total | 64 | ||