General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM)

Level Diploma
Duration 3 Years
Seats 60

About the Programme

Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) is a three-year programme aimed to prepare students to work effectively as members of the health team. This job-oriented programme comprises subjects like Nursing Fundamentals Anatomy & Physiology Psychology Biology Sociology and First Aid.
The programme trains students to closely assess the nursing need of the patients monitor the condition of patients provide effective nursing care and assist the doctors in surgical procedures. The students learn to set up medical equipment in operation theatres and adeptly handle patients during emergency situations.

The aspirants are additionally trained to be job-ready by imbibing computer and interpersonal skills which help them in advancing their role. After successful completion of the programme the students are enrolled for an internship that enables them to directly gain hands-on experience in esteemed organisations. Through a culture of patient-first the students are encouraged to possess unique qualities of character and spirit.

Syllabus

Subjects Theory (hours) Practical (hours)
Bio Sciences – Anatomy & Physiology. – Microbiology 120 90 30
Behavioral Sciences – Psychology – Sociology 60 40 20
Nursing Foundations – Fundamentals of Nursing. – First aid 210 190 20 200 (lab) 680(clinic)
(22 weeks)
Community Health Nursing 180       320 8 weeks
-CHN-I 80
-Environmental Hygiene 30
– Health Education & Communication Skills 40
– Nutrition 30
English 30
Computer Education 15 15
Co-curricular activities 10
  TOTAL 625 (16 wks) 1215 (30 wks)
1840
Subjects Theory (hours) Practical (hours)
Medical Surgical Nursing-I 120   800 (20 wks)
Medical Surgical Nursing -II 120
Mental Health Nursing 70 320 (8wks)
Child Health Nursing 70 320 (8wks)
Co-curricular activities 20
  TOTAL 400 (10 weeks) 1440 ( 36 weeks)
1840
Subjects Theory (hours) Practice (hours)
Midwifery &Gynaecological Nursing 140 560 (14 wks)
Community Health Nursing-II 90 160 (4 wks)
Co-curricular 10
  TOTAL 240 hours (6 weeks) 720 hours (18 weeks)
960
Theory Subjects Theory (hours)
Nursing Education 20
Introduction to Research and statistics 30
Professional Trends & Adjustments. 30
Nursing Administration & Ward Management 40
TOTAL 120 (2 weeks)

Admission Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility for Examination

Documents Required

Students are required to enclose the following documents with the Application Form.

Attendance

Vacation

Students are eligible to get a vacation of 15 days in winter and 15 days in summer, in an academic year. No other leave is permissible.

Career Path

Admission Open 2023-24