BSN (Post RN)
Details
| Level | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Field | Nursing & Midwifery |
| Institutions offering (all RaahNuma records) | 354 |
| Level group | Bachelor's |
| Discipline suggested | Nursing & Midwifery |
Recognition & affiliation
| Regulating council | PNMC, Armed Forces |
|---|---|
| International acknowledgement | No international accord recorded. Recognition abroad depends on the destination country and its regulator; verify before relying on it. |
Admission & duration
| Typical duration | 2 years |
|---|---|
| Semesters | 4 |
| General eligibility | FSc Pre-Medical; F.A. (some programs); A-Levels |
| Usual entry test | University or nursing council admission test |
Scope & career
| Detailed scope of program | Upgrades a 3-year Diploma RN to a full BSN, opening supervisory/management roles and postgraduate study. |
|---|---|
| Future educational scope | MSN, hospital administration roles, nurse education faculty positions |
| Career growth outlook | A well-trodden upgrade path for working nurses to boost both local seniority and international eligibility. |
| Entry-level salary in Pakistan | PKR 45,000-70,000/month |
| Entry-level salary abroad | USD 2,800-5,500/month (Gulf) |
Verification & sources
| Source | RaahNuma Career & Salary Guide |
|---|---|
| Verification level | Recorded |