The Pakistan Nursing Council (PNC) () is a
regulatory body
A regulatory agency (regulatory body, regulator) or independent agency (independent regulatory agency) is a government authority that is responsible for exercising autonomous dominion over some area of human activity in a licensing and regula ...
established in 1948 by the Pakistan Nursing Council Act (1952, 1973). PNC is empowered to license
nurses
Nursing is a profession within the health care sector focused on the care of individuals, families, and communities so they may attain, maintain, or recover optimal health and quality of life. Nurses may be differentiated from other health c ...
,
midwives
A midwife is a health professional who cares for mothers and newborns around childbirth, a specialization known as midwifery.
The education and training for a midwife concentrates extensively on the care of women throughout their lifespan; c ...
, lady health visitors (LHVs) and nursing auxiliaries to practice nursing throughout the country.
Nursing excellence
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See also
Nursing in Pakistan
Nursing is a major component of Pakistan's health-care system. The topic has been the subject of extensive historical studies, is a major issue in the country, and has been the subject of much scholarly discussion amongst academics and practi ...
References
External links
PNC official website
1948 establishments in Pakistan
Medical and health organisations based in Pakistan
Nursing in Pakistan
Nursing licensing organizations
Professional associations based in Pakistan
Pakistan federal departments and agencies
Government agencies established in 1948
Medical and health regulators
Organizations established in 1948
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