General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM)
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Course Overview
GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) is a diploma-level nursing course designed to train students in patient care, clinical nursing, and midwifery. The course prepares students to work in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and community healthcare centers.
Course Duration
The total duration of the GNM course is 3.5 years, including:
3 Years
Academic Study
6 Months
Internship
Clinical
Training
Eligibility
Students must fulfill the following eligibility requirements:
- ● Passed 10+2 from a recognized board
- ● Minimum 40% to 50% marks
- ● English subject is usually compulsory
- ● Minimum age should be 17 years
Students from Science stream are preferred, but some colleges accept Arts and Commerce students as well
General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM)
1st Year
- ● Anatomy & Physiology
- ● Fundamentals of Nursing
- ● Psychology
- ● Sociology
- ● First Aid
- ● Community Health Nursing
2nd Year
- ● Medical-Surgical Nursing
- ● Pharmacology
- ● Nutrition
- ● Orthopedic Nursing
- ● Mental Health Nursing
3rd Year
- ● Midwifery & Gynecological Nursing
- ● Pediatric Nursing
- ● Community Health Nursing
- ● Leadership & Management
Internship
- ● Hospital Training
- ● Emergency Care
- ● ICU Training
- ● Maternity Care
Career Opportunities
Top recruiters include hospitals, clinics, NGOs, nursing homes, and government healthcare departments.
Staff Nurse
Provides essential patient care and supports doctors in daily clinical activities.
ICU Nurse
Delivers specialized care to critically ill patients in intensive care units.
Community Health Nurse
Promotes public health through community outreach, education, and preventive care.
Home Care Nurse
Offers personalized nursing care and medical support in patients' homes.
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Provides expert clinical care, guidance, and improves patient treatment outcomes.
Pediatric Nurse
Specializes in caring for infants, children, and adolescents with compassion and expertise.
