The document discusses the nursing service structure and education system in Pakistan. It begins by defining key terms like service and structure. It then outlines the history of nursing directorate in Punjab, describing the establishment and roles of organizations like the Pakistan Nursing Council and Directorate General of Nursing. The functions of nursing services are explained, including administration, education, and roles at various facilities. Current nursing education programs and positions in Pakistan and future directions are presented. In conclusion, expert opinions are suggested on improving nursing education models and creating new roles to advance the profession.
2. Objectives
At the end of my presentation the learners will be able to;
Define Service Structure
Describe History of Nursing Directorate
Explore Functions of Nursing Services
Discuss Staff Position of Nursing Officers
Future Nursing
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3. Service Structure
Service :
the action of helping or doing work for someone.
Structure:
the arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of
something complex.
construct or arrange according to a plan; give a pattern or
organization to.
Service Structure:
The grade and value range descriptors group generic functions under the
categories of: policy and projects, administrative and corporate support,
operational service delivery and technical/specialist roles.
(https://www.google.com.pk/online dic)
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4. Pakistan Nursing Council
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.
(http://www.pnc.org.pk/)
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5. PNC Nursing positions
Charge Nurse (BPS14)
Head Nurse (BPS 16)
Nursing Supervisor (BPS 17)
Nursing Instructor (BPS 17)
Assistant Nursing Instructor (BPS 17)
Clinical Nursing Instructor (BPS 17)
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Note: PNC yet not updated the cadre in documents although it has been upgraded
6. PNC EDUCATION SERVICE STRUCTURE
FOR POST GRADUATE INSTITUTES
Dean//Director of nursing education/ Principle
PhD in Nursing
5 year of experience in relevant field of teaching and clinical experience
Registered with PNC
Faculty
Professor:
PhD in Nursing, 3 year of experience in relevant field of teaching and
clinical experience Registered with PNC
Associate Professor Preferably PhD
5 year of clinical/teaching experience or MSN with 10 year relevant field of
teaching and clinical experience Registered with PNC
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7. Cont…….
Assistant Professor
MSN with 2 year clinical/ teaching experience or
Post RN BSN with 5 year post degree teaching experience
Registered with PNC
Senior Instructor
Post RN BSN with 3 year clinical/ teaching experience or
BSN with 10 year of clinical/teaching experience
Registered with PNC
Instructor
Post RN with 2 year of clinical/ teaching or
BSN with 5 year clinical experience
Registered with PNC
Adjunct/Visiting faculty
Non nursing subject teacher (part time)
(http://www.pnc.org.pk/Rules_for_Establishment_of_New_Nursing_Institutions_.htm)
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8. Directorate General of Nursing
(Punjab)
History of Nursing Directorate
Functions of Nursing Services
Nursing Education
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9. History of Nursing Directorate
(Punjab)
Before establishment of Directorate Nursing Services and
Education were under the control of secretary Health , and
Medical Superintendent of the concerned hospital. The
highest post in Nursing Services was Deputy Secretary
Nursing at Secretariat Level.
Before 1986 no posts of BS-19 to BS-20 were exist.
In 1986 the following posts were created:
(http://health.punjab.gov.pk/?q=directorate_general_nursing)
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10. Cont…..
3 Posts of BS-20
Director General Nursing, Punjab Chief Nursing
Superintendents/Principals School of Nursing
9 Posts of BS-19
Principals SON in Teaching Hospitals
21 Posts of BS-18
Head Quarter, Principal, NS, & ADNS at Divisional Level
79 Posts of BS-17
Nursing Instructor, Clinical Nursing Instructor were created
(http://health.punjab.gov.pk/?q=directorate_general_nursing)
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11. Cont…..
The other posts of all cadre has been created time to time.
After establishment of Directorate General Nursing, the
post of Deputy Secretary Nursing at Secretariat level was
demolished, now no Nursing representative is there to
support Nursing Cadre.
Directorate of Nursing is functioning since, 1988 in order
to bring the Nursing Services at other professions of the
Health Department, the honorable Governor accorded
approval to the creation of Directorate General Nursing in
1st July, 1986 at the Provincial Headquarter along with the
following Nursing Officers:-
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12. Cont…..
Director General Nursing, 1 (BS-20)
Deputy Director Nursing, 1 (BS-19)
Assistant Directors Nursing (Headquarter) 2 (BS-18)
Assistant Directors Nursing (District level) 10 (BS-18)
But unfortunately out of 8 Posts of Assistant Director
Nursing BPS-18 (Divisional Level) only 4 Posts are
existing and others are demolished / occupied by others
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14. Nursing Services
Administrative control of entire Nursing cadres.
Preparation of promotion cases of BPS-16, BPS-17 & BPS-18.
Disciplinary cases like show cause, warning, major penalty,
minor penalty, enquiry proceeding & exonerate enquiry.
All category of leave upto 89 days except Ex-Pakistan leave /
Study Leave, medical leave.
NOC Routed though Health Department to Ministry of Health,
Islamabad.
(http://health.punjab.gov.pk/?q=directorate_general_nursing)
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15. Staff Position of Nursing Officers/ Officials of
Directorate General of Nursing
Sr
No
Name of Post BPS Sanction
1 D.G Nursing 20 1
2 Dy. D. Nursing 19 1
3 Assistant Dir Nursing 18 2
4 Supporting Staff 1 to 16 38
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(http://health.punjab.gov.pk/?q=directorate_general_nursing)
16. Detail of Nursing Officers Working In
Various Institutions at Clinical Side
Sr no Posts BPS
1 Charge Nurse 16
2 Head Nurse 17
3 Dy. Nursing Supdt 17
4 Nursing Supdt 18
5 Nursing Supervisor 18
6 Assistant Dir Nursing 18
7 Deputy Chief N S 19
8 Deputy Dir 19
9 D.G Nursing 20
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17. Detail of Nursing Officers Working In
Venous Institutions at Education Side
Sr no Posts BPS
1 Asst. Nursing Ins 17
2 Clinical N I 17
3 Nursing I 17
4 S N I 18
5 Vice Principal 18
6 Principal 18
7 Principal 19
8 Principal 20
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(http://health.punjab.gov.pk/?q=directorate_general_nursing)
18. Staff Position of Nursing Examination
Board.
Sr no Posts BPS
1 Controller 18
2 Assistant C 17
3 Administrative off 17
4 Support Staff 1 to 12
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(http://health.punjab.gov.pk/?q=directorate_general_nursing)
23. Current Education in Pakistan
Diploma in General Nursing
Diploma in Pupil Midwifery
Diploma in Nurse Midwifery
Licensed Practical Nurse
Post RN BSN
Bachelors of Science in Nursing
Masters of Science in Nursing
Doctorate in Nursing ? (AKU)
Many Specialties
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31. Key Messages:
Nurses should practice to the full extent of their education and
training,
Nurses should achieve higher levels of education through an
improved education system that promotes seamless academic
progression,
Nurses should be full partners with physicians and other health care
professionals in redesigning health care
Effective workforce planning and policy making require better data
collection and an improved information infrastructure.
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32. Future of Nursing
Key Recommendations:
• Remove scope of practice barriers.
• Expand opportunities for nurses to lead and diffuse collaborative
improvement efforts.
• Implement nurse residency programs.
• Ensure that nurses engage in life long learning.
• Prepare and enable nurses to lead change and advance health.
• Build an infrastructure for the collection and analysis of inter professional
health care workforce data.
33. Increase the Number of Nurses with
Baccalaureate, Master, Doctorate Degree in Nursing
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