1. The role of PNC, PNF
& Curriculum revision
for basic Nsg. Programs
Muhammad Ghaffar
Sr. Lectures, JCN 1

2. THE PAKISTAN NURSING COUNCIL ACT, 1973
ACT NO. XXVI OF 1973
PASSED BY THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF
PAKISTAN
(RECEIVED THE ASSENT OF THE PRESIDENT OF
THE
ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF PAKISTAN ON FRIDAY THE
9th
FEBRUARY, 1973)
• THE PAKISTAN NURSING COUNCIL Act, 1973 2
auxiliaries maintained under section 19;
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3. What is Pakistan Nursing Council PNC)?
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.
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4. What are the Role/functions of the PNC?
1. PNC sets the curriculum for the education
of Nurses, Midwives, LHVs and Nursing
Auxiliaries.
2. PNC inspects educational institutions for
approval based on established standards
3. PNC provides registration (license) to
practice.
4. PNC maintains standards of education and
practice.
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5. Role/functions of the PNC (Cont…)
5. PNC works closely with the four provincial
Nursing Examination Boards (NEBs).
6. PNC plays and advisory role for the overall
benefit of Nurses, Midwives, LHVs and Nursing
Auxiliaries in the country.
6. PNC maintains an advisory role for the Federal
and Provincial Government regarding nursing
education and nursing services.
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6. Role/functions of the PNC (Cont…)
8. PNC communicates policy decisions regarding
nursing education and the welfare of nurses,
taken in Council meetings, to Governments,
Nursing Institutions, NEBs and Armed Forces
Nursing Services for implementation.
9. PNC prescribes penalties for fraudulent
registration by intention of pretense, and
removes persons from the Register for
professional misconduct.
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7. Mission of PNC.
• Pakistan Nursing Council, as significant
participant in the health care delivery
system in the country is dedicated to
provide support for the professional
development and competencies of those
who study Nursing, Lady Health Visitors
and Midwifery.
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8. Mission of PNC (cont..)
• The aims of PNC also include monitoring
for implementation of national standards in
Nursing, Health Visitors and Midwifery
education and practice by providing
Registration /infrastructure and arranging
continued educational opportunities for
registered member
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