Conceptualization and operationalization of a baccalaureate nursing curriculum in Pakistan: Challenges; hurdles and lessons learnt

Abstract

Nursing education is the way forward for nursing in Pakistan. The Higher Education Commission along with the Pakistan Nursing Council developed a four year curriculum for baccalaureate nursing in the country. This paper intends to highlight nurse education along with its development and structure of curriculum in Pakistan. The practical application of this curriculum will be standardization and quality assurance of nursing education across the nation.