General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM)

Course Duration: 3.5 years (including 6 months internship)

Eligibility:

  • Minimum education of 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
  • Minimum aggregate marks as specified by the nursing council.

Course Overview: The GNM course is designed to prepare general nurses who can efficiently perform as members of the health team. They are capable of dealing with the competencies needed for preventive, promotive, curative, and rehabilitative services.

Course Structure:

  • First Year:

    • Anatomy & Physiology
    • Microbiology
    • Psychology
    • Sociology
    • Fundamentals of Nursing
    • First Aid
    • Personal Hygiene
    • Community Health Nursing-I
    • Environmental Hygiene
    • Health Education & Communication Skills
    • Nutrition
  • Second Year:

    • Medical-Surgical Nursing-I
    • Medical-Surgical Nursing-II (Specialties)
    • Mental Health & Psychiatric Nursing
    • Computer Education
  • Third Year:

    • Midwifery and Gynecological Nursing
    • Community Health Nursing-II
    • Pediatric Nursing
    • Educational Methods & Media for Teaching in Practice of Nursing
    • Introduction to Research
    • Professional Trends & Adjustment
    • Administration and Ward Management
    • Health Economics

Career Opportunities:

  • Staff Nurse
  • Home Nurse
  • Community Health Worker
  • Health Visitor