Certified Nurse Assistant

as per PNC (Pakistan Nursing Council):

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Duration of Course:

Students enrolled in Private/government institutions for 2years (24 month)

CNA / L P N Eligibility:

The Applicant must meet one of the following academic levels: 

FSc 45% minimum 

FA 45% minimum 

Metric with Science 45% minimum

Metric with Arts 50% minimum (for remote area)

Nationality: Pakistani

Age: Applicant up to the age of 30 years will be considered, further relaxation up to five years could be obtained from respective university/government. In exceptional cases for further relaxation of age PNC approval can be taken.

Gender:  CNA / LPN is Male female both genders can apply.

Marital Status: Unmarried or married both females are allowed.

Physical Fitness: A medical fitness certificate is required by concerned civil physician/designated physician for all applicants.

Academic Policies: Student Records Students must receive marks sheet at the completion of course. However the transcripts can be given on request to the students who have successfully completed the courses on payment of Rs.500/- as fees).

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Attendance Policy

 

A). Theory Classes:

According to PNC rule students are expected to maintain 100% attendance in all theory classes. However in cases of emergency/sickness students may miss up to 15% (cumulative) of classes. If a student misses more than 15% (cumulative) she may be asked to repeat the semester / term / year or withdrawn / expelled from the program if the problem persists. It is the responsibility of the student to catch up for the missed contents of the class if absence is due to justifiable reason.

In each academic year, students are allowed annual leave of one calendar month.

Note: Sick leave of seven days is permissible; any leave beyond this will be deducted from annual leaves.

 

B). Clinical/Skills Lab:

Students are expected to maintain 100% attendance during clinical experience. Students will require making up any absence on clinical areas. However in case of emergency/sickness students may miss up to 4 days (cumulative) of clinical experience. Four days of justifiable leave in clinical area has to be made up by the students. 

1. A student who is unable to attend a clinical for any reason must notify the faculty/ ward in charge prior to the clinical. 

2. A student who is sick on a clinical day must be seen by a physician at their respective/designated institutions. 

3. Clinical conferences are part of clinical experience and should be attended regularly.