Department of Nursing

The Department of Nursing is a dynamic academic unit committed to developing compassionate, competent, and evidence-based nursing professionals through its BS Nursing and MS Nursing programs. Our department integrates rigorous academic instruction with hands-on clinical practice to prepare graduates who can meet the complex healthcare needs of individuals, families, and communities. With a strong emphasis on ethical care, leadership, and lifelong learning, we are dedicated to advancing nursing education and practice in Pakistan and beyond.

Mission

To educate and empower future nursing professionals through comprehensive undergraduate and postgraduate programs that foster clinical excellence, leadership, research capabilities, and a commitment to ethical and culturally sensitive care.

Vision

To become a national leader in nursing education and healthcare innovation, known for producing nurses who are skilled, compassionate, research-oriented, and capable of transforming health systems through advanced practice, leadership, and scholarly contribution.

Philosophy

The philosophy of the Department of Nursing is rooted in the belief that nursing is both a science and an art—founded on compassion, evidence-based practice, and a holistic approach to health. We uphold the following core values:

  • Patient-Centered Care: We prioritize dignity, empathy, and individualized care for all.
  • Academic Excellence: We promote a learning environment that encourages critical thinking, innovation, and scientific inquiry.
  • Professional Integrity: We instill values of honesty, accountability, and ethical responsibility in all aspects of nursing practice.
  • Lifelong Learning: We support the continuous personal and professional development of our students to adapt to evolving healthcare challenges.
  • Community Engagement: We believe in serving and advocating for public health, especially vulnerable and underserved populations.

 

Programs Offered:

  1. BS Nursing
  2. MS Nursing

BS Nursing

 

# Course Title

Credit Hours

Semester-I

Category

Total Credit

Theory

Clinical

Skills / Lab

1

Fundamental of Nursing-I

Major

03

2

 

1

2

Microbiology

Gen (NS)

02

1.5

 

0.5

3

Anatomy and Physiology-I

Major

03

2.5

 

0.5

4

Biochemistry

Gen

02

1.5

 

0.5

5

Functional English

Gen

03

3

 

0

6

Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan

Gen

02

02

 

0

7

Applications of Information & Communication Technology

Gen

02

01

 

1

Total

17

Semester-II

Category

Total Credit

Theory

Clinical

Skills / Lab

1

Fundamental of Nursing-II

Major

04

2

1

1

2

Anatomy and Physiology II

Major

03

2.5

 

0.5

3

Theoretical Basis of Nursing

Gen (AH)

02

2

 

0

4

Applied Nutrition

Inter D

02

02

 

0

5

Quantitative Reasoning-I

Gen

03

3

 

0

6

Islamic Studies / Ethics

Gen

02

2

 

0

Total

16

Semester-III

Category

Total Credit

Theory

Clinical

Skills / Lab

1

Professional Communication Skills

Gen

03

3

 

0

2

Pathophysiology I

Major

03

2

 

1

3

Health Assessment -I

Major

02

1

 

1

4

Clinical Pharmacology and Drug Administration - I

Major

02

2

 

0

5

Medical Surgical Nursing-I

Major

07

3

3

1

Total

17

Semester-IV

Category

Total Credit

Theory

Clinical

Skills / Lab

1

Medical Surgical Nursing - II

Major

07

3

3

1

2

Pathophysiology II

Major

02

2

 

0

3

Health Assessment-II

Major

02

1

 

1

4

Clinical Pharmacology and Drug Administration-II

Major

02

02

 

0

5

Professional Ethics for Nursing

Major

02

2

 

0

6

Applied Psychology

Inter D

03

3

 

0

Total

18

Semester V

Category

Total Credit

Theory

Clinical

Skills / Lab

1

Pediatrics Health Nursing

Major

07

3

3

1

2

Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health Nursing

Major

03

2

1

0

3

Civics and Community Engagement

Gen

02

02

 

0

4

Pakistan Studies

Gen

02

02

 

0

4

Epidemiology

Inter D

02

2

 

0

5

Infectious Diseases

Inter D

02

2

 

0

Total

18

Semester VI

Category

Total Credit

Theory

Clinical

Skills / Lab

1 Principles of Teaching & Learning

Inter D

03

3

 

0

2 Public Health Nursing

Major

04

2

2

0

3 Mental Health Nursing

Major

06

3

2

1

4 Introduction to Biostatistics (QR II)

Gen

03

3

 

0

5 Culture, Health & Society

Gen

02

2

 

0

Total

18

Semester VII

Category

Total Credit

Theory

Clinical

Skills / Lab

1 Leadership & Management

Inter D

03

2

1

0

2 Critical Care Nursing

Major

07

2

4

1

3 Introduction to Nursing Research

Major

03

3

 

0

4 Entrepreneurship

Gen

02

2

 

0

5 Elective

Major

02

2

 

0

Total

17

 Semester VIII

Category

Total Credit

Theory

Clinical

Skills / Lab

1 Geriatric Nursing

Major

03

1.5

1.5

0

2 Trends and Issues in Health Care

Major

02

2

 

0

3 Expository Writing

Gen

03

3

 

0

4 Elective

Major

03

3

 

0

5 Clinical Practicum

CP

04

 

4

0

Total

15

.                                                                                                      Total Credit Hours: 136

MS Nursing

 

# Course Title

Credit hours

Semester I

Category

Total Credit 

Theory

Lab.

1  Theoretical Basis of Nursing

Core

3

3

0

2

 Academic Writing

Core

3

3

0

3 Research Methodology

Core

3

3

0

4 Applied Statistics in Healthcare

Core

3

2

1

Total

12

Semester II

Category

Total Credit 

Theory

Lab.

1 Advanced Health Assessment

Specialization General Track

3

1

2

2 Advanced Pathophysiology

Specialization General Track

3

3

0

3

 Advanced Pharmacology

Specialization General Track

3

3

0

4

 Leadership & Management

Core

3

3

0

Total

12

Semester III

Category

Total Credit 

Theory

Lab. / Thesis

1 Nursing Education

Specialization General Track

3

3

0

2 Proposal Development

Thesis

3

0

3

3 Practicum

Practicum

6

0

6

Total

12

Semester VI & V

Category

Total Credit 

Theory

Lab / Thesis

1  Thesis

Thesis

6

0

6

Total

06

Total Credit Hours = 42