Institute of NursingDow University of Health Sciences

A Brief Introduction

Muhammad YaqoobInstructorInstitute of Nursing,Dow University of Health Sciences,Ojha Campus, Karachi.

Nursing Education in Pakistan

Has remained ignored in the country . Only 14 nursing Institutes in the

country offer undergraduate/graduate programs with total annual enrollment of about 700 students.

All other nursing schools, offer Three years Diploma programs

Doctor Nurse ratio in Pakistan is 3 :1

Recommended ratio is 1:3 (WHO)

Total Registered Nurses by PNC in Pakistan 52960.while total registered Doctors by PMDC in Pakistan is 121374.

Nursing Education in Pakistan

Continued…… Nursing Education In Pakistan

Health care is becoming sophisticated with latest developments in the medical fields.

Highly qualified and skilled nurses are required to meet the challenges of modren times.

Standard of health care in any health facility can not be improved without enhancing skills of nurses.

Vision The Institute Of Nursing, Dow University Of Health

Sciences to become center of research and academic excellence preparing the leaders in the nursing and producing a sufficient number of highly skilled and trained nursing professionals who can meet the challenges of modren preventive and curative healthcare systems.

Mission Statement

Institute of Nursing, Dow University of Health Sciences is committed to promote nursing education in Pakistan.

Enhance image of nursing profession by empowering nurses through higher education, research and skill building.

Objectives

To produce highly skilled nurses by offering Bachelors, Masters and PhD programs & improving professional skills of nurses through theoretical & practical training courses.

To improve quality of care at health care facilities by decreasing acute shortage of qualified and skilled nurses in the country

To enhance standard of nursing education in the country

Faculty development and collaboration with National and International universities

To promote research in the field of nursing through trainings, research grants and research collaborations with National and International research institutions.

Programs

Currently offered programs Post RN BSc Nursing (2-years) Summer courses (14-weeks) Diploma in Community Midwifery (1.5 years )

Future Programs BSc Nursing Generic (4-years) Post Graduate Diploma (1-year)

Mental Health Nursing Community Health Nursing. Critical Care Nursing

INSTITUTE OF NURSING

DOW UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES,

DIRECTOR

CORDINATOR

ASSISTANT ADMIN OFFICER

PRINCIPAL

FACULTY

IN CHARGE STUDENT AFFAIRS

COMPUTER OPERATOR

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SUPPORTIVE STAFF

ACCOUNTS

SYNDICATE

VICE CHANCELLOR

Infrastructure

Six well equipped class rooms (Multimedia with AV aids). Six Tutorial rooms for small group teaching. State of Art Skill’s lab with simulators ,Dummies and

Models . Well equipped Science lab Computer lab/ Digital Library with high Speed Internet . Library Research lab Conference Hall Faculty rooms. Admin offices

Clinical Teaching

Civil hospital Karachi more than 1600 beds –tertiary care Hospital.

Liayari General Hospital . Ojha General Hospital. Private Leading Hospitals for Senior

Electives .

Faculty

Nursing Faculty (Full Time Faculty) : Mrs.Shehla Naeem Zafar (Principal). Mr.Rahamatullah Vinjhar Lecturer. Muhammad Rehan Lecturer. Nadeem Uddin Lecturer. Muhammad Jafar Lecturer. Farhat Ullah Kahn computer Instructor. Faraz Siddiqui Instructor Nursing Shrin Ameen Instructor Nursing Rubina Hafeez Instructor Nursing

Shahida Yaseen Instructor Nursing Rasheed Ahmed Khan Instructor Nursing Mohammad Yaqoob Instructor Nursing Zubeda Bhutto Instructor Nursing

Visiting faculty from DMC ,SMC & DIMC:

Prof.Nazeer Khan Dr.Fouzia Imtiaz Dr.Faiz Ullah Shafquat.

Part Time Faculty :

Dr.Fouzia Ali (AKU School of Nursing) Tazeen Saeed Ali (AKU School of Nursing) Prof.Fatah Muhammad Burfat (Karachi university) Ms Rabia Raiz (Karachi university) Ms Ghazal (Institute of behavior sciences ) Prof.Akther Hashami (Karachi university ) Yasmeen Parpiyo (AKU School of Nursing)

Progress /AchievementsUp To MAY,2009.

Established in year 2006 with the support of Higher Education Commission of Pakistan, with the approved cost of Rs.182.077 Million

Two years Post RN B.Sc Nursing Program classes started in April 2006 in renovated building of paramedical institute . 50 students admitted on merit basis after inviting applications from eligible students and written Entry test .

Prof.Atta-Ur-Rehman ,Advisor federal government & chairman higher education commission Pakistan performed stone laying ceremony of Nursing Institute & Hostel Building on June 3rd 2006.

Pakistan Nursing Council recognized the institute on September 22nd ,2007.

PROGRESS /ACHIEVEMENTSCONTINUED …….

PROGRESS /ACHIEVEMENTS CONTINUED…

First batch of 47 students (Post RN BSc N)

graduated in March 2008.

The Institute shifted to the new state of art building on March 10th ,2008.

Ten additional Nursing Faculty members appointed on 20th March,2008 on contract basis .

Guest lecture series started in April, 2008. Dr.Yasmeen Amarsi delivered Guest Lecture.

PROGRESS /ACHIEVEMENTS CONTINUED……

Summer Institute : Summer institute to provide educational

opportunities to practicing nurses who can not afford full time studies.

Summer courses from 28th June to 30th September 2008.

In 2008 total 60-students enrolled in three different summer courses.

Five courses planed for year 2009 about 100-students will be enrolled.

Faculty Development Program :

Appointment of faculty regularized through syndicate on permanent basis on September 2008.

Comprehensive faculty development program developed to enhance qualification and skills of faculty members November 2008.

MSc Nursing at AKU School Of Nursing , Distance Learning Program at foreign universities,MSc ,PhD and Post graduate courses U.K,USA & Canada.

Workshops ,Seminars and Conferences National and International .

PROGRESS /ACHIEVEMENTSCONTINUED …….

PROGRESS /ACHIEVEMENTSCONTINUED …….

Research Capacity Development Of Faculty . A comprehensive program initiated from December

2008 . How To Access Online Medical Literature

Information effectively December 23-24 ,2008 (Med Line, Pub Med).

Research Methodology workshop January 12-13th 2009.

Research Proposal Development workshop February 9-10 ,2009.

PROGRESS /ACHIEVEMENTSCONTINUED …….

Development of Research Proposals by faculty and submitted for funding Feburary,March & April 2009.

Journal club from May 2009.

Fortnightly meetings the faculty members prepare & present critique and discuss .

Video conferencing with National and International research institutions .

PROGRESS /ACHIEVEMENTSCONTINUED …….

Second Batch of 47-students graduated in March,2009 Post RN BSc -N Program .

Vice Chancellor approved Plans regarding Four Years BSc-Nursing Generic Program to commence from Fall 2009.

Additional faculty for Four Years BSc-Nursing Generic Program interviewed on 26 April 2009.

Four (1-MSc Nursing & 3-Bsc Nursing ) faculty members selected for permanent appointment and 8 on contract Basis.

Facts and Figures

Years Applications Received

Candidates Appeared In Entry

Test

StudentsAdmitted

2006(1st Batch)

67 61 50

2007(2nd Batch)

81 64 50

2008(3rd Batch)

129 114 50

2008(4th Batch)

168 144 50

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2006(1st Batch) 2007(2nd Batch) 2008(3rd Batch) 2008(4th Batch)

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CandidatesAppeared InEntry TestStudentsAdmitted

TRENDThe graph shows the overall trend of applications received, eligible candidates appeared in the entry test and the candidates admitted during last four years.

Admission Procedure Selection Board (Nominated By Competent Authority) Eligibility Criteria Entrance Test Calculation of Merit

Matric----------------------------------10%---AThree year diploma in nursing -------50%---BEntrance test --------------------------40%---CTotal=A+B+C(Merit Test Result Posted On Web Site).

Co-curricular Activities

Conferences/workshops/seminars. Guest speakers Community work. Celebrating Special Events i.e. International Nursing

Day, Midwifery Day... Social Getogathers. Sports. Exhibitions. Participation in Public Health Campaigns e.g. Polio

Eradication . ION Alumni office established.

Education is the continuing process from the minute we are born until you die, and it is the ability to meet life’s situation and also to listen almost anything without loosing your temper or self confidence……