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PNC Licensing Examination Syllabus
Pakistan Nursing Council licensure examination required for registration and practice as a registered nurse, covering foundational sciences and core clinical nursing practice areas. The full PNC Licensing Examination syllabus: 8 subjects, 47 chapters and 160 topics, with 437 flashcards written against it.
PNC Licensing Examination subjects
PNC Licensing Examination has 8 subjects. Each one is listed below with its chapters in syllabus order; open a subject for every topic and sub-topic inside them.
Foundations and Fundamentals of Nursing
- Nursing Profession and History · 4 topics
- Nursing Process and Critical Thinking · 4 topics
- Basic Nursing Skills and Procedures · 4 topics
- Infection Prevention and Control · 4 topics
- Health Assessment · 4 topics
- Comfort, Rest, and Safety · 4 topics
- Nutrition and Fluid Balance · 4 topics
Anatomy, Physiology and Biosciences
- Cell, Tissue, and Body Organization · 3 topics
- Musculoskeletal System · 3 topics
- Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems · 3 topics
- Nervous and Endocrine Systems · 3 topics
- Digestive, Urinary, and Reproductive Systems · 3 topics
- Microbiology and Immunology · 3 topics
- Biochemistry and Pathophysiology Basics · 3 topics
Medical Surgical Nursing
- Principles of Medical Surgical Nursing · 4 topics
- Cardiovascular Disorders · 4 topics
- Respiratory Disorders · 4 topics
- Gastrointestinal and Hepatic Disorders · 4 topics
- Renal and Urinary Disorders · 4 topics
- Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders · 3 topics
- Neurological and Musculoskeletal Disorders · 4 topics
- Oncology and Hematologic Disorders · 4 topics
Pharmacology and Therapeutics
- Principles of Pharmacology · 4 topics
- Medication Administration and Safety · 3 topics
- Drugs Acting on Body Systems · 4 topics
- Anti-Infective and Chemotherapeutic Agents · 3 topics
- Fluids, Electrolytes, and IV Therapy · 3 topics
Maternal, Child and Obstetric Nursing
- Reproductive Health and Antenatal Care · 3 topics
- Labour and Delivery · 4 topics
- Postnatal and Newborn Care · 4 topics
- High-Risk Pregnancy and Obstetric Emergencies · 3 topics
- Pediatric Nursing Fundamentals · 3 topics
- Common Childhood Illnesses · 4 topics
Community Health and Public Health Nursing
- Concepts of Community Health · 3 topics
- Epidemiology and Communicable Diseases · 3 topics
- Environmental and Occupational Health · 3 topics
- Family and Maternal-Child Health Services · 3 topics
- National Health Programs and Policy · 3 topics
- Health Promotion and Education · 3 topics
Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing
- Foundations of Mental Health · 3 topics
- Psychiatric Disorders · 3 topics
- Substance Use and Crisis Care · 3 topics
- Psychiatric Treatment and Nursing Care · 3 topics
Professional Practice, Ethics and Management
- Nursing Ethics and Law · 3 topics
- Leadership and Management in Nursing · 3 topics
- Nursing Education and Research · 3 topics
- First Aid and Emergency Nursing · 3 topics
PNC Licensing Examination flashcards
437 question-and-answer cards across 8 subject decks, each shown in full on its subject page.
- Foundations and Fundamentals of Nursing — 50 cards
- Anatomy, Physiology and Biosciences — 50 cards
- Medical Surgical Nursing — 60 cards
- Pharmacology and Therapeutics — 52 cards
- Maternal, Child and Obstetric Nursing — 73 cards
- Community Health and Public Health Nursing — 51 cards
- Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing — 51 cards
- Professional Practice, Ethics and Management — 50 cards
PNC Licensing Examination syllabus FAQ
What subjects are in the PNC Licensing Examination syllabus?
PNC Licensing Examination covers 8 subjects: Foundations and Fundamentals of Nursing, Anatomy, Physiology and Biosciences, Medical Surgical Nursing, Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Maternal, Child and Obstetric Nursing, Community Health and Public Health Nursing, Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing and Professional Practice, Ethics and Management.
How many chapters and topics are in the PNC Licensing Examination syllabus?
47 chapters and 160 topics, across 8 subjects. Medical Surgical Nursing is the largest subject, with 31 topics in 8 chapters.
Are there PNC Licensing Examination flashcards?
Yes — 437 question-and-answer flashcards in 8 subject decks. Each deck is printed in full on its subject page here, and the same cards are in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.
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