Polypharmacy and the Expanding Role of the Clinical Pharmacist in Pakistan’s Healthcare System
Pakistan is experiencing a rapid demographic shift. With a growing elderly population, rising rates of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and ischaemic heart disease, and widespread self-medication practices, the issue of polypharmacy — the concurrent use of five or more medications — has emerged as a critical public health concern. It […]
Bridging the Gap: How the Post RN BScN Transforms Diploma-Trained Nurses into Leaders of Care
Pakistan faces a significant nursing workforce challenge. According to the Pakistan Nursing Council (PNC), the country has a nurse-to-population ratio that falls far below the WHO-recommended threshold of 4.45 health workers (including nurses and midwives) per 1,000 people. A substantial proportion of the existing nursing workforce holds a three-year Diploma in General Nursing — a […]
Evidence-Based Practice in Undergraduate Nursing Education: Preparing the 21st-Century Nurse
The landscape of healthcare is evolving at an unprecedented pace. Advances in medical technology, shifting disease patterns, and an increasingly complex patient population have placed new demands on the nursing profession. Central to meeting these demands is the integration of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) into undergraduate nursing education — specifically within the Generic Bachelor of Science […]