Functions of PNC

• PNC sets the curriculum for the education of Nurses, Midwives, LHVs and Nursing
Auxiliaries.
• PNC inspect educational institutions for approval based on established standards.
• PNC provides registration (license) to practice.
• PNC maintains standards of education and practice.
• PNC works closely with the four Provincial Nursing Examination Boards (NEBs).
• PNC plays an advisory role for the overall benefits of nurses, Midwives, LHVs and
Nursing in the country.
• PNC maintains an advisory role for the Federal and Provincial Governments regarding
nursing education and nursing services.
• PNC communicates policy decision regarding nursing education and the welfare of
nurses, taken in council meeting, to governments Nursing institutions NEBs and Armed Forces
Nursing services for implementation.
• PNC prescribe penalties for fraudulent registration by intention of pretense, and
removes person form the register for professional misconduct.