The General Nursing & Midwifery (G.N.M) program is a 3-year diploma course that prepares students to become professional nurses equipped with the knowledge, skills, and compassion required to care for individuals, families, and communities. This course combines classroom instruction, hands-on clinical experience, and a one-year internship, ensuring a well-rounded education that adheres to national health care standards.
The G.N.M curriculum is designed to develop competent nursing professionals who can provide comprehensive patient care in hospitals, clinics, and community health settings. It emphasizes nursing fundamentals, midwifery, medical-surgical nursing, pediatric nursing, mental health nursing, and community health nursing. The program also instills values of empathy, discipline, ethical practice, and leadership.
To prepare students to provide safe, effective, and ethical nursing care to individuals across all age groups in hospitals and communities.
To impart deep understanding of midwifery and obstetrical nursing, including maternal health, antenatal care, delivery, and postnatal support.
To equip learners with the skills to assist in emergency and intensive care, as well as handle minor and major surgical cases.
To foster leadership, decision-making, communication, and team collaboration abilities within healthcare systems.
To enable nurses to promote preventive and promotive healthcare practices, thus improving overall community health indicators.
Eligibility
Educational Qualification: 10+2 (preferably Science stream with Biology, Chemistry, and Physics) from a recognized board.
Minimum Aggregate Marks: As per state nursing council norms (usually 40-45%).
Minimum Age: 17 years at the time of admission.
Medical Fitness: Must be physically and mentally fit for nursing duties and clinical responsibilities.
Career Opportunities
After completing the G.N.M course, graduates can find diverse job opportunities in both public and private healthcare sectors, including:
Government and Private Hospitals As staff nurses, ICU nurses, OT nurses, emergency ward nurses, and more.
Primary Health Centers & Community Health Projects Delivering health education, conducting home visits, and supporting national health schemes.
Maternity & Child Health Clinics Providing antenatal and postnatal care, conducting deliveries, and assisting in newborn care.
NGOs and Health Missions Working in underserved communities to promote sanitation, nutrition, and immunization programs.
Military Nursing Services Joining defense health services through entrance exams for a secure and prestigious career.
Higher Education and Career Growth Eligible for B.Sc. Nursing (Post Basic), M.Sc. Nursing, and other advanced nursing specializations for leadership and educator roles.
Why Choose G.N.M?
High demand for skilled nurses in India and abroad.
Opportunity to serve humanity with care and compassion.
Job security, career advancement, and attractive salary packages.
Pathway to specialization and higher professional qualifications in nursing.