Post-RN BScN is a 2 year bridging degree program which offered to registered nurses (RN) who have a 3 years diploma in general nursing on the basis of matric or intermediate, and one year specialty. The degree of this program is equal to 16 years of education according to Higher Education Commission (HEC) and its holder can apply for the post of 17th grade. The first Post-RN program was initiated in 1988 at Aga khan University. The Post-RN B.Sc.N graduates are capable of working in the first line management and teaching position as they have the needed experience. Now there are more than 5000 nurses who have completed the Post-RN B.Sc.N Program in Pakistan.

Programme Objectives

Upon completion of the programme, the graduates will

• Apply scientific knowledge while maintaining the holistic perspective in areas of education, administration and community.
• Utilize critical thinking for provision of holistic care, health education and services to the communities.
• Encourage self-directed and lifelong learning.
• Utilize research findings in their daily functioning and participation in research studies.
• Become self-directed in the pursuit of excellence in the areas of education, administration and community.
• Affirm the values and standard of the nursing profession.
• Communicate and work effectively with other health professional, agencies and governments to change the status of the professional image.

Curriculum

• Institute is following curriculum of University of Health Sciences Lahore for (Two Years Post RN BSc Nursing programme). Click here to view the Curriculum