- 03-Year Diploma in General Nursing.
- 01 Year Diploma in Midwifery or one year Post Basic Specialty Diploma for male candidates in lieu of Midwifery.
- Experience: 01 Year Experience as Registered Nurse.
Post RN BSN (2 YEARS)
This is a two years degree program. The goal is to prepare nurses to gain in-depth knowledge, skills and develop professional independence, self-directedness, and critical thinking. This program is offered as an evening program.
Mission
To produce graduates that can apply a multidisciplinary and integrated approach to nursing
education, practice, and research to foster critical thinking, evidence-based practice and
confidence within the ever-changing context of health care.
Learning And Teaching Strategies
This is a four years degree program, leading to practice as a Registered Nurse. The degree program fosters integrated nursing knowledge, skills and professional attitude. Upon completion of this program the graduate is prepared to be a safe clinical nurse, who will be able to provide comprehensive care at primary, secondary and tertiary levels within hospitals and community settings
Moreover, the BScN students will be registered with Pakistan Nursing Council after completing one year internship as per given PNC internship policy and must pass the PNC Licensure examination.
Admission Policy
Admission Test
Ziauddin University College of Nursing conducts an Admission Test through University Examination Department for all eligible applicants. The test consists of Multiple Choice Questions and short question of various types. The following subjects are assessed in the admission test:
Post RN BScN Program:
- Nursing Knowledge
- Mathematics & Logical Reasoning
- English
Interviews
Applicant will be interviewed to assess their suitability to complete concern course and pursue a career in nursing services. Interview will be held at the Ziauddin College of Nursing.
Application Selection
Applicant selection in Ziauddin College of Nursing is strictly based on merit and applicants are considered on the basis of admission test and interview results.
Required Documents
The following documents will be required to be presented at the time of the interview.
S.# | Attested Photocopies To be Submitted | Original Documents to Be Present |
| 1 | Matric Mark Sheet | Matric Mark sheet |
2 | Matric Certificate | Matric Certificate |
| 3 | Intermediate Mark sheet (FSc. Pre Medical)* | Intermediate Mark Sheet (FSc. Pre Medical)* |
4 | Intermediate Certificate (FSc. Pre Medical)* | Intermediate Certificate (FSc. Pre Medical)* |
| 5 | General Nursing Diploma Mark Sheet | General Nursing Diploma Mark Sheet |
6 | General Nursing Diploma Certificate | General Nursing Diploma Certificate |
| 7 | Specialization Mark Sheet | Specialization Mark Sheet |
8 | Specialization Certificate | Specialization Certificate |
| 9 | Domicile | Domicile |
10 | Valid PNC License | * If Applicable |
| 11 | CNIC/ B.Form | |
12 | 02 Passport Size Photographs | |
| 13 | Father’s/Guardian’s CNIC | |
14 | IBCC equivalency letter (in case of O/A level) | |
| 15 | NOC (If Government Employee) |
scheme of studies for respective programs will be applied from the year 2024 onwards
| Post RN BSN Program (2 Years) Year | ||||||
| Number of semesters | 04 (typical) | |||||
| Program Credit hours | 64 | |||||
| Course work Credit hours | 54 | |||||
| Practicum and Elective Credit hours | 10 | |||||
| No of courses per semester | 4-6 | |||||
| Course Load per semester | 14-17Cr | |||||
| Compulsory Courses | 6 | |||||
| General Courses to be chosen from other disciplines | 3 | |||||
| Discipline Specific Foundation Courses | 6 | |||||
| Major Courses including research project/Internship | 7 | |||||
| Electives within the major | 1 | |||||
| Term | Course Code | Subject | Credits | Theory | Clinical | Skill |
| Semester-I | SC-611 | Biochemistry | 2 | 1.5 | 0.5 | |
| NU-612 | Advance Concept in Nursing-I (Adult Health Nursing) | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
| NU-613 | Helath Assessment | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 1.5 | |
| SC-614 | Pharmacology | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| EN-615 | English I (Functional) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| CS-616 | Computer Skills & Information Technology | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| Semester-II | NU-621 | Advance Concept in Nursing-II (Mental Health) | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| SC-622 | Introduction to Biostatistics | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| SC-623 | Epidemiology | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| NU-624 | Culture, Health & Society | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| HU-625 | Introduction to Nursing Models & Theories | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| EN-626 | English II (Academics) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| NU-627 | Principles of Teaching and Clinical Preceptorship | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| Semester-III | NU-631 | Advance Concept in Nursing-III (Community Heath Nursing) | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| SC-632 | Introduction to Nursing Research | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| NU-633 | Professional Development & Ethics | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| PS-634 | Pakistan Studies | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| NU-635 | Leadership & Management | 3 | 3 | 0 | ||
| EN-636 | English III (Professional Development) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| Semester-IV | NU-641 | *Research /Evidence Based Electives Project | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| NU-642 | **Clinical Practicum | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | |
| EN-643 | English IV (Scholoarly Writing) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| IS-644/ET 644 | Islamic Studies/Ethics(For Non-Muslims) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| BSN Program(4 Years) Courses Code | ||||||
| Number of semesters | 08 (typical) | |||||
| Program Credit hours | 137 | |||||
| Course work Credit hours | 132 | |||||
| Practicum Credit hours | 5 | |||||
| No of courses per semester | 4 to 7 | |||||
| Course Load per semester | 12-20 Cr | |||||
| Compulsory Requirement (No Choice) | 13(22 Cr) | |||||
| General Courses to be chosen from other departments | 10(24Cr) | |||||
| Discipline Specific Foundation Courses | 08(33Cr) | |||||
| Major Courses including research project/Internship | 11(46Cr) | |||||
| Electives within the major | 03(12Cr) | |||||
| Term | Course Code | Subject | Credits | Theory | Clinical | Skill |
| Semester-I | NU-301 | Fundamentals of Nursing-I | 4 | 2 | 2 | |
| NS-311 | Microbiology | 3 | 2.5 | 0.5 | ||
| NS-313 | Anatomy & Physiology-I | 3 | 3 | |||
| NS-315 | Biochemistry for Nurses | 3 | 2 | 1 | ||
| HS- 311 | English-I | 2 | 2 | |||
| CS-311 | Computer Skills | 1 | 1 | |||
| Semester-II | NU-312 | Fundamentals of Nursing-II | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| NS-322 | Anatomy & Physiology-II | 3 | 3 | |||
| NU-302 | Community Health Nursing-I | 3 | 2 | 1 | ||
| NS-334 | Applied Nutrition | 1 | 1 | |||
| HS-312 | English-II | 2 | 2 | |||
| HS-314 | Islamiat | 2 | 2 | |||
| HS-316 | Pakistan Studies | 2 | 2 | |||
| Semester-III | NU-431 | Adult Health Nursing-I | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| NS-421 | Pathophysiology-I | 2 | 1.75 | 0.25 | ||
| NU-423 | Health Assessment-I | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||
| NS-423 | Pharmacology-I | 2 | 2 | |||
| NS-415 | Mathematics | 1 | 1 | |||
| HS-421 | English-III | 2 | 2 | |||
| Semester-IV | NU-432 | Adult Health Nursing-II | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| NS-434 | Pathophysiology-II | 3 | 2.75 | 0.25 | ||
| NU-444 | Health Assessment-II | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||
| HS-412 | Developmental Psychology | 2 | 2 | |||
| NS-436 | Pharmacology-II | 2 | 2 | |||
| HS-422 | English-IV | 2 | 2 | |||
| NU-416 | Nursing Ethics | 1 | 1 | |||
| Semester-V | NU-541 | Pediatric Health Nursing | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| NU-523 | Community Health Nursing-II | 6 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 1 | |
| NU 371 | Tropical and Communicable Diseases | 2 | 2 | |||
| NU-505 | Teaching/Learning Principles & Practices | 3 | 3 | |||
| HS-541 | English-V | 2 | 2 | |||
| Semester- VI | NU-542 | Mental Health Nursing | 6 | 3 | 3 | |
| NS-512 | Introduction to Biostatistics | 3 | 2.5 | 0.5 | ||
| HS-512 | Behavioral Psychology | 3 | 3 | |||
| NU-514 | Epidemiology | 2 | 2 | |||
| HS-542 | English-VI | 2 | 2 | |||
| HS-534 | Culture Health & Society | 2 | 2 | |||
| Semester-VII | NU-661 | Critical Care Nursing | 7 | 2.5 | 4 | 0.5 |
| NU-623 | Introduction to Nursing Theories | 2 | 2 | |||
| NU-623 | Leadership & Management in Nursing | 3 | 2 | 1 | ||
| NU-625 | Nursing Research | 3 | 3 | |||
| HS-651 | English-VII | 2 | 2 | |||
| Semester-VIII | NU-636 | Community Health Nursing-III | 5 | 2 | 3 | |
| NU-626 | Nursing Seminar/Role Transition | 2 | 2 | |||
| NU-696 | Clinical Practicum | 5 | 4 | 1 | ||
| HS-652 | English-VIII | 2 | 2 | |||
| Total | 139 | 96.5 | 28.5 | 14 | ||
| Date: January, 11th 2024 | ||||
| Education Track | ||||
| Year I Semester I | ||||
| Course code | Course Name | Credit Hours | Theory | Clinical/skill/Tutorial |
| NUR – 711 | Educational Planning and Designing | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| NUR -712 | Teaching and Learning Pedagogies in Education | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| NUR – 713 | Principles and Methods of Assessment and Evaluation in Education | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| TOTAL | 9 | 8 | 1 | |
| Year I Semester II | ||||
| Course code | Course Name | Credit Hours | Theory | Clinical/skill |
| NUR – 721 | Theoretical Basis of Nursing Practice | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| NUR – 722 | Education Practicum | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| TOTAL | 9 | 3 | 6 | |
| Year II Semester III | ||||
| Course code | Course Name | Credit Hours | Theory | Clinical/skill |
| NUR – 731 | Research Methodology | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| NUR – 732 | Applied Biostatistics | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| NUR – 733 | Scholorly Writing | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| TOTAL | 9 | 7 | 2 | |
| Year II Semester IV | ||||
| Course code | Course Name | Credit Hours | Theory | Clinical/skill |
| NUR – 741 | Educational Management and Leadership | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| NUR – 742 | Thesis | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| TOTAL | 9 | 2 | 7 | |
| Total CH = 36 Credit Hours | ||||
| Program Duration: 2 Year | Frequency | Fee |
| Admission Fee (Non -Refundable) | One Time | 60,000 |
| Enrollment Fee | One Time | 3,000 |
| Laboratory Charges | One Time | 4,500 |
| Students Fund | One Time | 6,000 |
| Academic Visit | One Time | 6,000 |
| Security Deposit (Refundable) | One Time | 7,500 |
| Tuition Fee Year I Semester I | Per Semester | 54,120 |
| Examination Fee | Per Semester | 5,250 |
| Total= Admission & Semester-I Fee | 146,370 | |
Introduction
This is a four years degree program, leading to practice as a Registered Nurse. The degree program fosters integrated nursing knowledge, skills and professional attitude. Upon completion of this program the graduate is prepared to be a safe clinical nurse, who will be able to provide comprehensive care at primary, secondary and tertiary levels within hospitals and community settings
Moreover, the BScN students will be registered with Pakistan Nursing Council after completing one year internship as per given PNC internship policy and must pass the PNC Licensure examination.
Learning And Teaching Strategies
This is a four years degree program, leading to practice as a Registered Nurse. The degree program fosters integrated nursing knowledge, skills and professional attitude. Upon completion of this program the graduate is prepared to be a safe clinical nurse, who will be able to provide comprehensive care at primary, secondary and tertiary levels within hospitals and community settings
Moreover, the BScN students will be registered with Pakistan Nursing Council after completing one year internship as per given PNC internship policy and must pass the PNC Licensure examination.
Admission Policy
Admission Test
Ziauddin University College of Nursing conducts an Admission Test through University Examination Department for all eligible applicants. The test consists of Multiple Choice Questions and short question of various types. The following subjects are assessed in the admission test:
Post RN BScN Program:
- Nursing Knowledge
- Mathematics & Logical Reasoning
- English
Interviews
Applicant will be interviewed to assess their suitability to complete concern course and pursue a career in nursing services. Interview will be held at the Ziauddin College of Nursing.
Application Selection
Applicant selection in Ziauddin College of Nursing is strictly based on merit and applicants are considered on the basis of admission test and interview results.
Eligibility Criteria
Qualification
- Matriculation (Biology Science Group as per HEC requirement)
- Diploma in General Nursing
- Diploma in Midwifery (For male candidates, any post basic specialty in lieu of midwifery)
- 2 years clinical experience
- Valid registration with PNC (Pakistan Nursing Council)
Age Limit
- No age limit
Required Documents
- Copy of Intermediate Marksheet/Certificate verified by concern board (Pre-medical group)
- Copy of Domicile
- Copy of candidate and parent/guardian CNIC
- 15 recent passport photographs
- 3 reference letters
| Admission Fee (once at the time of admission – non-refundable) | PKR 50,000 |
| Security Deposit (once at the time of admission – refundable) | PKR 5,000 |
| Student Fund (once at the time of admission) | PKR 4,000 |
| Laboratory Charges (once at the time of admission) | PKR 3,000 |
| Enrollment Fee (once at the time of admission) | PKR 2,000 |
| Academic Visit (once at the time of admission) | PKR 4,000 |
| Tuition Fee (per semester) | PKR 45,100 |
| Examination Fee * | PKR 3,000 |
*Subject to increase by ZU Examination Department
Note: Any additional taxes imposed by the government will be the liability of the students/parents/guardian.
The University reserves the right to increase the fees if required according to the recommendation of the Governing Body.