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The General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) course is a 3-year diploma program focused on preparing students to become competent nurses capable of providing healthcare services in hospitals, clinics, and communities. The course emphasizes general patient care, midwifery, and community health nursing. GNM is ideal for students who wish to begin a professional career in nursing and healthcare with hands-on training and practical exposure.
Course Name: General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM)
Course Type: Diploma
Field: Nursing & Healthcare
Affiliated By: Indian Nursing Council (INC), State Nursing Councils
Mode: Regular (Full-time)
Total Duration: 3 Years + 6 months of compulsory internship
Includes classroom instruction, lab practice, hospital training, and community fieldwork
Divided into 6 semesters with both theoretical and practical components
Minimum Qualification:
Passed 10+2 (Higher Secondary) from a recognized board (preferably Science stream)
Subject Requirement:
Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) preferred, but Arts with English may also be accepted (depending on state rules)
Minimum Marks:
Generally 40%–45% aggregate (may vary by institution)
Age Limit:
Minimum age: 17 years
Maximum age: 35 years
Medical Fitness:
Candidate must be medically fit
Anatomy & Physiology
Microbiology
Fundamentals of Nursing
Community Health Nursing
Medical-Surgical Nursing
Mental Health Nursing
Pediatric Nursing
Midwifery & Obstetrical Nursing
Nutrition, First Aid & Pharmacology
Professional Trends & Legal Issues in Nursing
Internship in various hospital departments (OPD, ICU, Ward, Maternity, etc.)
General and specialized patient care skills
Midwifery and maternal health services
Community and preventive healthcare
Emergency care and basic life support
Ethical, communicative, and compassionate nursing practices
Medical record-keeping and patient documentation
Application Mode:
Apply through the respective nursing school or college website
Merit-Based Admission:
Based on 10+2 marks; some states conduct entrance exams or counseling
Document Verification & Medical Fitness Check
Mandatory before final admission
Hospitals (Government & Private):
Staff Nurse, ICU Nurse, OT Nurse, Ward Nurse
Community & Public Health Services:
Community Health Worker, Rural Health Nurse
Maternal & Child Health Centers
NGOs & Health Missions:
Health Educator, Field Health Worker
Home Healthcare & Old Age Homes
Further Studies:
Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing, B.Sc. Nursing (Bridge Course), M.Sc. Nursing, or Hospital Administration
Recognized qualification for employment in India and abroad
Practical, skill-based training with wide career applicability
Gateway to become a Registered Nurse (RN) after registration with State Nursing Council
High employability in both public and private healthcare sectors
Opportunity for vertical growth through higher education
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