DISCIPLANARY AND CONDUCT RULES
All students will present themselves with dignity befitting their status as mature, professional and responsible persons.
- Students in all settings in school premises and hospital are expected to dress in a simple and decent manner.
- Students individually or as a group, will obtain written approval before organizing or assisting in organizing demonstrations, rallies in school premises
- All political, ethnic, religious and social activities/events held in the school must have prior written authorization from the head of institute concerned.
- Students will ensure that their actions do not endanger or threaten the health, safety or wellbeing of themselves or another person
- Students will refrain from any behavior which can be interpreted by others as harassment.
- Students will obtain written authorization before making public statements, communication or correspondence with the press or other media for mass communication.
- Students will refrain from any activity which is subversive of discipline and may constitute misconduct.
The following will be treated as acts of breach of discipline.
- Insolence, use of hot expression or indulgence in quarrels, disturbance of tranquility.
- Violation of instructions of the teachers and authorities regarding academic activities or social behavior of students.
- Carrying, possessing or keeping in custody any arms, ammunition or any other lethal weapon or device dangerous to life within the premises of the institute or hostels.
- Inciting violence or use of force or any damage to public property.
- Organizing a strike or to make an attempt to organize or participate in a strike or to use pressure on administration or teachers against the lawful authority or obstruct enforcement/implementation of rules and regulation.
- Handling/possession or use of intoxicants or eatables prohibited by law.
- Possession or distribution of any material preaching opinion and ideas repugnant to the basic injunctions of Islam.
- Participation in any political activity or seeking membership of any political party/political students’ body.
- Theft: Theft, or attempted theft, of property or services on institute premises or at institute-sponsored activities.
- Damage to property or its destruction: Intentionally or recklessly destroying or damaging, or attempting to destroy or damage, institute property or the property of others within the institute premises or at institute -sponsored activities.
11.Harassment: Meaning in following: –
passing remarks, placing visual or written material, aimed at a specific person or group with the intention of causing harm to the person or group, and/or, creating an environment which limits a student’s educational opportunity.
making unwanted verbal or physical advances or explicit derogatory statements toward individuals/groups, which cause them discomfort or humiliation or which interferes with their educational opportunity.
physical assault.
UNIFORM
As prescribed by the Pakistan Nursing Council (PNC)
Female:
I.Summer: White Shalwar Kameez and Dupatta and Jacket, black shoes (non noisy)
- Winter: same dress with green jersey.
All students male /female will use overall/ lap coat during their clinical hours.
In order to maintain academic dignity and sanctity of the institution, students and staff of the nursing school are required to wear decent dress, keeping in view the local cultural values. The dress restriction is not to impose any rigidity or regimentation but is in accordance with the spirit of discipline and punctuality which is the cardinal aspect of lifestyle highly desired at the nursing school. Purpose of Dress Code is to establish the basic guidelines for appropriate work dress that promotes a positive image of nursing schools and also allow maximum flexibility to maintain good morale, respect and cultural value.
PANALTIES
Punishment or Penalties for Acts of Indiscipline / Misconduct:
Punishment or penalty for acts of indiscipline shall be in accordance with the gravity of the case and may lead to imposition of any one or more of the following penalties:
Minor Penalties:
- Warning in writing: Warning notice in writing to the offender student in writing, with a copy through Registered Postal Mail to her parents/guardian, that continuation or repetition of indiscipline or misconduct may lead to further disciplinary action that may later on end in award of a major penalty at any stage of her education/training.
- Probation: The offender student may be kept under probation for a specific period, under written intimation to her parents/guardian through Registered Postal Mail, during which the student shall be under observation and in case of no improvement or repeated act/s of indiscipline or misconduct, may be subjected to any appropriate penalty by the principal without any further investigation/s or procedure, which may include a major penalty as elaborated elsewhere, at any stage of her education/training.
iii. Fine: Principal may impose a fine up to a maximum of Rs.5000/-(Rupees five thousands only), to be deposited into the student fund in the official bank account of the concerned institute.
- Suspension from the Hostel: The principal may bar a student from residing in the hostel for a specific period under written intimation to her parents/guardian through Registered Postal Mail, at the sole risk and cost of the student at any stage of her education/ training.
- Removal of privileges: The principal may cancel any privilege/s enjoyed by the student.
Major Penalties:
- Permanent Expulsion from Hostel: The principal may permanently expel a student from residing in the hostel under written intimation to her parents/guardian through Registered Postal Mail, at the sole risk and cost of the student at any stage of her education/ training.
- Temporary Expulsion / Rustication: The principal may expel any student from the institute for a specific period up to one semester at any stage of her education/training.
- Fine. Principal may impose a fine up to a maximum of Rs.10, 000/-(Rupees ten thousands only), to be deposited into the student fund in the official bank account of the concerned institute.
- Permanent Expulsion / Rustication: The principal may permanently expel / rusticate any student from the institute at any stage of her education / training.