Vision College of Nursing & Health Sciences Peshawar is affiliated with Khyber Medical University (KMU), Peshawar. Situated in Peshawar, the college aims to elevate nursing education standards, producing graduates capable of making significant contributions to comprehensive healthcare nationwide

Students undergo rigorous training aligned with the PNC's highest educational standards, under the guidance of a qualified faculty. Emphasis is placed on modern research techniques and methodologies, with a strong focus on medical ethics. The goal is to cultivate nurses of exemplary moral character, dedicated to serving humanity with integrity and respect.

Managed by a Board of Directors and a team of dedicated, well-qualified educators, the college is committed to delivering quality nursing education. Admissions are open annually to students from across Pakistan and abroad, based on merit, for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. The campus, located within its state-of-the-art teaching hospital, features spacious lecture theaters, laboratories, demonstration rooms equipped with modern teaching aids, multimedia facilities, and a well-stocked library with internet access.

Dedicated to excellence, Vision College of Nursing & Health Sciences Peshawar strives to provide top-tier academic facilities and a conducive learning environment. Our mission is to address Pakistan's healthcare needs by educating practitioners to international standards and fostering innovation through research and academic endeavors. We are also committed to enhancing community and global health by upholding the highest standards in patient care. Our exceptionally qualified and committed faculty offers a blend of supportive guidance and challenges, encouraging students to reach their full potential. We continually adapt our curriculum, teaching methodologies, and technological resources to meet evolving demands.

Teaching Hospital

The college is affiliated with Frontier Corps Teaching Hospital KPK, a modern and fully equipped facility that provides a broad range of medical and surgical services. The hospital serves as the primary clinical training site for nursing students, offering hands-on experience in a variety of healthcare disciplines within a real-world setting

Nursing Profession Overview

Nurses play a crucial role in saving and improving lives as frontline members of the healthcare delivery team. They independently assess and monitor patients, adopting a holistic approach to determine the necessary steps for patients to achieve and maintain health. Nurses provide care and, when needed, alert other healthcare professionals to assist. For example, emergency department nurses triage incoming patients, deciding the urgency of care required. They coordinate care delivery among physicians, nurse practitioners, social workers, physical therapists, and others, continually assessing the effectiveness of care and adjusting plans as necessary.

A vital aspect of nursing is patient advocacy—protecting patients' interests, especially when they are unable to do so themselves due to illness or lack of health knowledge. Nurses also serve as educators, explaining procedures and treatments, teaching patients and their families about healthy lifestyles, medication management, wound care, and the use of healthcare equipment. They empower patients, guiding them toward healthy behaviors and supporting them in times of need. As patients approach the end of their lives, nurses provide dignity in death by advocating for adequate pain management and facilitating meaningful time with family members.

Hospital nurses are responsible for discharge planning, collaborating with other health professionals to determine when patients can go home and assisting them in adapting to their conditions for full recovery. Community-based nurses work to prevent illness through education and programs designed to reduce transmissible diseases, violence, obesity, and tobacco use, and provide maternal-child education to address leading health issues.

Some nurses pursue advanced degrees (Master’s and Ph.D.) to become independent scholars, educators, health policymakers, managers, or advanced practitioners such as Clinical Nurse Specialists or Nurse Practitioners. The lamp associated with Florence Nightingale symbolizes nursing, representing the vigilance and care nurses provide to their patients. Their decisions, based on extensive education, significantly impact patient survival and well-being.

Admissions and Seat Allocation

Admissions are merit-based, determined by an aggregate score from the Entry Test, Intelligence and Aptitude Assessment, Higher Secondary School Certificate (Pre-Medical), Secondary School Certificate examination results, and an interview conducted by the Admission and Selection Committee. The college admits 25 students annually, as permitted by the PNC. The administration reserves the right to reallocate vacancies as necessary.

Admission Criteria

• Applicants must have passed the Higher Secondary School Certificate Examination (Pre-Medical Group) from any Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education in Pakistan, obtaining at least 50% marks (unadjusted first division).
• Admission is based on merit, determined by an aggregate score from the Entrance Test, Intelligence and Aptitude Assessment, HSSC (Pre-Medical), SSC examination results, and an interview by the Admission and Selection Committee.

Age requirements for admission are as per PNC policy.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE:

Framework of Curriculum for BSN Based on Credit System

Year I

S#	Semester I	Theory	Clinical	Skills/ Lab	Total Credit
	Course Title
1	Anatomy and Physiology-I	2.50		0.5	3.00
2	Fundamental of Nursing	2.00		2.00	4.00
3	Biochemistry for Nurses	2.00		1.0	3.00
4	Microbiology for Nurses	2.50		0.5	3.00
5	English	2.00			2.00
6	Computer Skills			1.00	1.00
	Total				16.00

S#	Semester II	Theory	Clinical	Skills/ Lab	Total Credit
	Course Title
1	Anatomy and Physiology-II	2.50		0.5	3.00
2	Fundamental of Nursing-II	2.00	1.00	1.00	4.00
3	Community Health Nursing-I	2.00	1.00		3.00
4	Nursing Ethics	1.00			1.00
5	English-I	2.00			2.00
6	Pak.Studies	2.00			2.00
7	Islamiat*	1.00		1.00	1.00
	Total				17.00

Year II

S#	Semester III	Theory	Clinical	Skills/ Lab	Total Credit
	Course Title
1	Adult Health Nursing-I	4.00	3.00	1.00	8.00
2	Pathophysiology-I	1.50		0.5	2.00
3	Health assessment-I	1.00		1.00	2.00
4	Pharmacology-I	2.00			2.00
5	Applied Nutrition	1.00			1.00
6	English II	2.00			2.00
	Total				17.00

S#	Semester IV	Theory	Clinical	Skills/ Lab	Total Credit
	Course Title
1	Adult Health Nursing II	4.00	3.00	1.00	8.00
2	Pathophysiology II	2.75		0.25	3.00
3	Health assessment II	1.00		1.00	2.00
4	Pharmacology-II	2.00			2.00
5	Developmental Psychology	2.00			2.00
6	Nursing Ethics				1.00
7	English III	2.00			2.00
	Total				20.00

Year III

S#	Semester V	Theory	Clinical	Skills/ Lab	Total Credit
	Course Title
1	Pediatrics Health Nursing	3.00	3.00	1.00	7.00
2	Community Health Nursing -II	2.50	2.50	1.00	6.00
3	Teaching/Learning :Principles and Practices	2.00			3.00
4	English-V	2.00			2.00
	Total				18.00

S#	Semester VI	Theory	Clinical	Skills/ Lab	Total Credit
	Course Title
1	Mental Health Nursing	3.00	3.00		6.00
2	Introduction to biostatics	2.50		0.50	3.00
3	Culture, Health and Society	2.00			2.00
4	Behavioral Psychology	3.00			3.00
5	Epidemiology	2.00			2.00
6	Academic Writing (English-VI )	2.00			2.00
	Total				18.00

Year IV

S#	Semester VII	Theory	Clinical	Skills/ Lab	Total Credit
	Course Title
1	Critical Care Nursing	2.50	4.00	0.50	7.00
2	Introduction to Nursing Theories	2.00			2.00
3	Leadership and Management in Nursing	2.00	1.00		3.00
4	Nursing Research	3.00			3.00
5	Epidemiology	2.00			2.00
6	Professional Writing (English-VII )	2.00			2.00
	Total				18.00

S#	Semester VIII	Theory	Clinical	Tutorial	Total Credit
	Course Title
1	Community Health Nursing-III	2.00	3.00		5.00
3	Nursing Seminar / role transition	2.00			2.00
5	Clinical Practicum		4.00	1.00	5.00
	Total				12.00

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