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Proficiency Certificate Level (PCL) in Nursing, also known as Staff Nurse program. A comprehensive 3-year program designed to produce competent middle-level nurses for preventive, promotive, curative, and rehabilitative care.
Comprehensive details about PCL Nursing program
3 Years
Annual system
~40 weeks/year
~40 hours/week
PCL
Proficiency Certificate
Staff Nurse Program
1999 AD
2056 BS
Revised in 2013
Max 40
Students per batch
English/Nepali
Produce competent middle-level nurses capable of preventive, promotive, curative, and rehabilitative care in hospital and community settings.
Graduates develop nursing knowledge, communication, leadership, and community mobilization skills while upholding professional ethics and cultural sensitivity.
3-Year comprehensive nursing education program
Focus: Strong theory-practical foundation
Emphasis: Adult/elderly health care, mental wellness
Goal: Neonatal-maternal, pediatric care, and leadership roles
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Requirements and selection process
SEE/SLC with GPA ≥ 2.0 (or 45%+)
Including English, Math & Science
Technical SLC/Pre-Diploma
~68.33% average
Medical fitness certificate
Minimum 90% attendance required
Based on SEE GPA ranking:
Tie-breakers (in order):
Note: Entrance exam removed from 2082/83; relies solely on GPA ranking
Financial information and support options
NPR 624,230
Total Program Fee
Pass Marks: ≥40% theory, ≥50% practical
Back-paper allowed within 6 years
Top performer in category gets fee waiver for 1st year; renewable by semester
10% program seats reserved for community/government school students
186 scholarships nationwide with seat allocation by province
Service Bond: Scholarship recipients must work at government-assigned location after graduation
64+ CTEVT-affiliated institutes
Across Nepal
12 institutes in Kathmandu district
Including major cities
Khwopa Polytechnic Institute
Located in Bhaktapur (near Khwopa Academy)
Staff Nurse positions
First-class, non-gazetted technical posts through PSC
Further Education
Pathway to BSc Nursing or equivalent
Diverse Work Settings
Hospitals, community health centers, clinics, schools, research institutions, and global nursing roles
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Professional guidance on career paths, specialization options, and future opportunities in nursing field.
Help with scholarship applications, merit-based opportunities, and understanding service bond requirements.
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