POST-RN:

(2-Year Degree Program)

The Post-RN Bachelor of Science in Nursing is a two-year program that equips experienced Registered Nurses with the information and skills necessary to provide clinically competent nursing care. Graduates can lead and influence the growth of the nursing profession in Pakistan. Nurses who complete the program can apply critical thinking to provide holistic care and participate as change agents in healthcare settings.

  • The demand for qualified nurses in Pakistan and worldwide is expected to grow further in the coming years due to the increasing population and rising healthcare needs.
  • The government is also taking initiatives to improve the healthcare sector, further creating job opportunities for nurses.
  • If you are considering a career in nursing in Pakistan and across the world, pursuing a post-RN program can be a great way to enhance your skills and qualifications and open doors to a successful career.

Attached Hospital:

1. Evercare Hospital, Lahore

Evercare Hospital Lahore, a modern and technologically advanced hospital, is strategically located in Lahore, Pakistan and has been the flagship of Evercare Group since its inception in 2019. This facility provides wide-ranging clinical services and specialities. The surgical suites are fully automated with the latest technology in providing comprehensive and quality disease diagnosis and treatment services.

2. Pakistan Red Crescent Dental & Medical College/Teaching Hospital, Dina Nath Multan Road, Lahore

Pak Red Crescent Dental & Medical College/Teaching Hospital is a multi-disciplinary hospital, located in Dina Nath on Multan Road. Lahore. Founded in 2012, the Pak Red Crescent Medical & Dental College has strengthened over the past decade. A qualified and experienced faculty with
modern facilities for learning and teaching provide an optimum level of medical education. Hospitals deliver much-needed healthcare services to the surrounding communities reasonably cheaply, guaranteeing desired results.

Objectives:

  • To prepare committed, competent nurses for community welfare.
  • To prepare nurses who can indulge evidence-based knowledge in the clinical setting.
  • Make them enabled to meet challenges related to health and medical pathology.
  • Those who can give curative and rehabilitation care to patients.
  • To produce disciplined and trained nurses.
  • To provide good health care to ailing humanity in urban and rural settings.

Scope:

The scope of a Post-RN (Registered Nurse) is quite broad and promising, offering ample opportunities for career advancement and specialization. Here’s a breakdown of the key aspects:

A. Educational Pathway:

  • A post-RN program typically bridges the gap between a diploma in nursing and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.
  • It’s designed for nurses who already hold a diploma or certificate in nursing and want to enhance their qualifications.
  • The program duration is two years.

B. Career Prospects:

  • With a BSN degree, post-RN graduates become eligible for a broader range of job opportunities in various healthcare settings, including:
    • Hospitals
    • Clinics
    • Community Health Centers
    • Educational Institutions
    • Research Organizations
    • Pharmaceutical Companies
    • Public Health Agencies
    • Home Healthcare Services
  • They can also pursue specialization in areas like:
    • Critical care nursing
    • Pediatric Nursing
    • Neonatal Nursing
    • Cardiac Nursing
    • Mental Health Nursing
    • Community Health Nursing
    • Public Health Nursing
    • Occupational Health Nursing
  • Additionally, a BSN degree opens doors to leadership and management positions in nursing, such as:
    • Nurse Manager
    • Nurse Educator
    • Clinical Nurse Specialist
    • Nursing Director

C. Salary and Benefits:

  • Salaries for nurses vary depending on experience, qualifications, location, and type of healthcare facility.
  • However, nurses with a BSN degree generally command higher salaries than those with diploma qualifications.

Institutional Facilities:

  • It is located in a commercial and academic area.
  • Renowned Campus
  • Multimedia Classroom with conducting learning environment
  • Well-equipped science labs
  • Simulation-based Training
  • Advanced skill lab demonstration facility
  • Problem-based learning opportunities
  • Clinical attachment with teaching hospitals and well-known healthcare setups
  • Upon completing the program, a one-year paid internship is offered at Pak Red Crescent Teaching Hospital and Evercare Hospital.
  • It guaranteed job opportunities in government and private sectors.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Matric with science (Physics, Chemistry, and biology as main subjects) OR Matric with Arts as specified by HEC vide Notification No. 8(61)A&A/2018/HEC/5799, dated 26.04.2018.
  • Having a Diploma in General Nursing registered with Pakistan Nursing Council, Islamabad.
  • Diploma in Midwifery for female nurses / for male nurses 1-year specialized course registered with Pakistan Nursing Council, Islamabad.
  • Complete RM Diploma (Any post-basic specialty for males instead of midwifery diploma).
  • The candidates must have at least two years of regular service on their credit.
  • 50% aggregate marks in General Nursing & Midwifery.
  • The age limit is 55 years (No age relaxation will be given beyond the permitted age limit of 55 years in any case or circumstance).
  • Open Merit
  • Medical fitness certificate from any certified medical Institution.

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