General Nursing and Midwifery GNM

GNM

General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) is a 3-year diploma program (plus a 6-month internship) that prepares students to become professional nurses capable of providing healthcare services in hospitals, clinics, and community health settings. The course focuses on patient care, midwifery, and nursing techniques.

Duration

• 3 years (academic study) + 6 months internship

Eligibility

• 10+2 (Science/Arts/Commerce) with English (minimum required percentage varies by institute)

• Some institutions require Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as mandatory subjects

• Age: 17 to 35 years at the time of admission

• Some states and institutions may require entrance exams or interviews

Key Subjects

• Anatomy and Physiology

• Microbiology

• Medical-Surgical Nursing

• Child Health (Pediatric) Nursing

• Mental Health (Psychiatric) Nursing

• Community Health Nursing

• Midwifery and Obstetrics Nursing

• Nutrition and Dietetics

• Fundamentals of Nursing

Career Opportunities

Graduates can work in various healthcare settings, including:

1. Hospitals & Clinics – Staff Nurse, ICU Nurse, OT Nurse

2. Community Health Centers – Public Health Nurse, Rural Health Worker

3. Maternity & Childcare Centers – Midwife, Maternity Nurse

4. Government Health Programs – Primary Healthcare Worker

5. Educational Institutions – Clinical Instructor (after experience)

6. Opportunities Abroad – Work as a nurse in the UK, Canada, Australia, Gulf countries (after clearing required exams like NCLEX, IELTS, or OET)

Future Scope

• Higher studies: Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing (P.B.B.Sc.), M.Sc. Nursing, MBA in Healthcare

• Specialization in areas like Critical Care, Neonatal Nursing, Oncology, Psychiatric Nursing

• Growing demand for skilled nurses in India and globally