UHS Considers MCQ-Only Format for Nursing Exams
The University of Health Sciences is considering a shift to an evidence-based, multiple-choice question format for all undergraduate and post-RN nursing examinations this year.
Currently, nursing exams use multiple-choice and short essay questions to assess students knowledge, analytical abilities, and clinical reasoning in healthcare scenarios.
VC Prof. Dr Ahsan Waheed Rathore highlighted the proposed examination change during a seminar on nurse advocacy and systemic reforms held at the UHS City Campus.
He added that a final decision will follow detailed consultations with all stakeholders to ensure the approach meets academic, professional, and institutional standards consistently.
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The seminar brought together principals, nursing leaders, and educators from UHS-affiliated colleges to discuss nurses expanding role in healthcare policy and systemic decision-making.
Guest speakers included Mrs Rehana Elahi, Chief of Nursing at Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital, Dr Anam Fatima, Mr Tanzeelur Rehman, and Mrs Zubaida Sawar Khan.
Prof. Dr Samina Kausar, Head of the Department of Nursing, delivered the keynote titled The Power of the Nurses Voice in Shaping Policy during the seminar.
The event was attended by 65 participants in person, while 44 joined virtually, reflecting strong interest in nursing leadership and healthcare policy discussions.
