Facilities:
 

Why Shifa?

Located in the capital, the most scenic city of Pakistan, Shifa strives to be a center of excellence and rigor. Moreover, the latest educational and clinical technologies, integration with state of art Shifa International Hospital (SIH) and Shifa College of Medicine (SCM), well reputed faculty members blended with national and international linkages make Shifa just a right choice.

Campus Facilities:

The Shifa College of Nursing is a part of the Shifa Family which consists of Shifa International Hospital (SIH) and Shifa College of Medicine (SCM), sharing many of the facilities for their mutual benefit.

Class Rooms and Laboratories:

Class rooms are equipped with over-head slide projectors and multimedia facilities. In addition there is a separate skills demonstration room for learning practice of skills. Some of the facilities like science lab, anatomy lab and computer lab are shared with SCM.
 

Library: Dr. Shahina Qazi Center for Medical Informatics:

The aim of the library is to provide informational resources and services requisite for supporting the successful operation of the College and the Hospital.

The Dr. Shahina Qazi Center for Medical Informatics offers following facilities:

• Books for borrowing and referencing
• Journals / Periodicals
• Internet access
• Inter library loans
• The Online public access catalogue
• Medline and other health care related search engines
• Photocopy services

Computing and Informatics:

In order to promote the vision of versatility in the training of its students, SCN is linked to some of the primary health care centers in and around Islamabad-Rawalpindi area.

Shifa Foundation Community Health Center (Falahee Clinic) located within the premises of Shifa International Hospital, has both inpatient and outpatient departments that offer health care services to the less endowed people of the community and thus provides an important learning dimension to nursing students.

In addition, students will also be rotating through different local sites of interest like slaughter house, museums, factories etc.
 

Sports Facilities:

SCN has 4 acres of area for recreational facilities like tennis, basket and volley ball courts, cricket ground, walking/jogging tracks etc


Student Health Care:

All students must be registered with the Shifa Foundation Community Health Center during the first week of admission as soon thereafter and obtain a registration number. Students will be informed of the date for immunization.

In addition, during the entire program span students are entitled to avail the facilities of Shifa Foundation Community Health Center at nominal charges.
 

Cafeteria & Tuck-shop:

The premises have two cafeterias & a tuck shop where students and faculty can get food items on special discount rates.

Lost and Found:

College accepts no responsibility for damage, loss or destruction of personal properties. However, cases of lost and found could be reported to Student Affairs Office in writing or security office.

Prayer Areas:

The mosque is situated in the Hospital close to G-1 lounge. Prayer timings are displayed in the mosque.
 

Parking:

College parking should preferably occupy the area beyond the college entrance in front of the library. Parking tickets must be obtained from the security on entry and returned while exiting. The security has standing instructions not to allow ‘exit’ unless the parking ticket is produced. Security personnel should not be hindered in the performance of their duty. They have orders and duties to perform. SCN & SIH accept no responsibility for damage or lose to the vehicle.
 

Airline / Railway Concession:

SCN provides concession forms to students wishing to utilize Air and Rail services. These forms can be attested at the Student Affairs Office a week before traveling. Demand for “on the spot service” should be avoided.

Mailing Addresses:

Examination results, and other urgent matters relevant to students, are mailed to parents regularly. Students and parents are requested to keep their mailing addresses, phone contacts, and email IDs updated with the Student Affairs Office.