Nursing From the Beginning

Nursing from the beginning has existed in variousfinal hurdles in nursing career. Consequently, the
forms in every culture, while the definition ofquestions focus on the ability of the candidate to
nursing and its practice has changed significantlymake decisions in various patient care scenarios
over time. The oldest form of the word is foundunder critical conditions. The NCLEX test requires
in the English language from the 14th century andthat the candidate understand the basic principles
referred to a woman employed to suckle andof nursing and apply this to different elements of
generally care for a younger child. In the 15thpatient safety management.
century, nursing developed in the idea of lookingThe key NCLEX testing tips are stated as follows:
after or advising another, and not necessarily1. Assess, Assess, Assess: In almost all cases
meaning a woman looking after a child. The ideasomething can be done before contacting the MD.
of nourishing in the broadest sense refers in2. Prioritize: Delegate to the appropriate support
modern nursing to promoting quality of life.personal and prioritize your tasks.
When this concept took its birth, nuns and the3. Review Medical Terminology: Understand the
military often provided nursing-like services. Thedefinition of all medical abbreviations and
religious and military roots of modern nursingterminology used in the NCLEX questions.
remain in evidence today in many countries.Schools of Nursing:
During the World War, a significant development inAga Khan University School of Nursing:
nursing history arose when Florence Nightingale,Established in 1980, Aga Khan University School of
working to improve conditions of soldiers in theNursing (AKU-SON) was the first academic
Crimean War, laid the foundation stone ofcomponent of AKU and its Faculty of Health
professional nursing with the principles.Sciences. The School offers several programs in
New Zealand was the first country to regulatenursing, including a three-year Diploma Program,
nurses nationally, with the implementation of thePakistan's first four year BScN and a two-year
Nurses Registration Act on the 12th ofPost RN BScN, as well as the first Master of
September, 1901. Ellen Dougherty was the firstScience in Nursing (MScN) which started in
Registered Nurse. North Carolina was the firstOctober 2001. Four-year BScN and MScN are the
state in the United States to pass a nursingonly program of its kind in Pakistan.
licensure law in 1903.Since its commencement, AKU-SON has played a
Today Nurses are often in key management rolesleading role in establishing an internationally
within health services and hold research posts atacceptable model for nursing education and
universities.practice in Pakistan, and has trained 2,232 nurses
Nursing as a professionPakistan became the first Muslim country to
The aim of the worldwide nursing community isachieve chapter status in the Sigma Theta Tau
to develop the profession guided by continuingInternational (STTI) global network when, in 2000,
education based on nursing research, and toAga Khan University School of Nursing Honour
regulate standards of competency and ethics.Society received its Charter.
There are a number of educational paths toPakistan Institute of medical Sciences:
becoming a professional nurse, but all involveHistory:
extensive study of nursing theory and practiceThe School of Nursing is one of the components
and training in clinical skills.of the Pakistan Institute of medical Sciences
The authority for the practice of nursing is basedIslamabad. The School of Nursing organized in
upon a social contract that outlines professionalSeptember 14 1987. The School of Nursing is
rights and responsibilities as well as mechanismsaffiliated with Nursing Board, Lahore-Pakistan. The
for public accountability. In almost all countries,total covered area will be 19942Sq.f.t and that of
nursing practice is defined and governed by law,hostel will be 43485sq.ft.
and entrance to the profession is regulated atCourse Offered:
national or state level.Duration of basic nursing is for three years and
Nursing practice:that of midwifery is one year. During the course
Nursing practice is mainly the caring relationshipthe courses related to the medical profession and
between the nurse and the patient in their care. Innursing care has been taught.
providing nursing care, nurses are implementingFacilities:
the nursing care plan, which is based on a nursingSchool of Nursing granted remuneration to the
assessment.students according to existing government rules.
Definition:School of Nursing provides accommodation
“Nursing encompasses autonomous andfacilities to the students subject to its availability.
collaborative care of individuals of all ages, families,Ziauddin Medical University:
groups and communities, sick or well and in allBackground:
settings. Nursing includes the promotion of health,The School of Nursing was established in 1986 and
prevention of illness, and the care of ill, disabledreceived recognition by the Pakistan Nursing
and dying people. Advocacy, promotion of a safeCouncil in the same year while the School of
environment, research, participation in shapingMidwifery was recognized in 1990.
health policy and in patient and health systemsProgramme Objective:
management, and education are also key nursingThe program is designed to produce competent
roles.”nurses and midwives equipped with the necessary
International Council of Nursesknowledge and skill to contribute to the
NCLEX Introduction:improvement of health of individual(s) and
The NCLEX tests are required to receivefamily(s) in the hospital and community by
professional licensure in the field of nursing and areapplying the principles of nursing and primary
created by the National Council of State Boardshealth care. Students experienced clinical training in
of Nursing (NCSBN). The NCLEX means Nationalcommunity and hospitals including Ziauddin Medical
Council Licensure Examination.University hospitals.
The NCLEX tests are designed to be one of the