GNM
Course Overview
The General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) course is a three-year diploma program that aims to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to work as nurses and midwives in hospitals, clinics, and community health settings.
Course Objectives
The objectives of the GNM course are:
- To provide students with a strong foundation in the principles and practices of nursing and midwifery.
- To equip students with the skills and competencies required to provide high-quality nursing care and midwifery services.
- To develop students' critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- To prepare students for careers as nurses and midwives in various healthcare settings.
Course Structure
The GNM course is typically divided into six semesters, with each semester lasting six months. The course structure includes:
Theory Classes: Students attend theory classes in subjects such as anatomy, physiology, nursing, midwifery, and community health.
Practical Classes: Students participate in practical classes in nursing laboratories and hospitals, where they learn to provide nursing care and midwifery services.
Clinical Posting: Students undergo clinical posting in hospitals and community health settings, where they gain hands-on experience in providing nursing care and midwifery services.
Course Curriculum
The GNM course curriculum includes the following subjects:
First Semester
- Anatomy – Introduction to human anatomy, skeletal system, muscular system, and nervous system
- Physiology – Introduction to human physiology, circulatory system, respiratory system, and digestive system
- Nursing – Introduction to nursing, nursing principles, and nursing practices
- Midwifery – Introduction to midwifery, obstetrics, and gynecology
Second Semester
- Community Health – Introduction to community health, epidemiology, and health education
- Health Promotion – Introduction to health promotion, disease prevention, and health protection
- Nursing Practice – Nursing practice in hospitals, clinics, and community health settings
- Midwifery Practice – Midwifery practice in hospitals, clinics, and community health settings
Third Semester
- Pediatrics – Introduction to pediatrics, child health, and child development
- Mental Health – Introduction to mental health, psychiatry, and mental illness
- Nursing Administration – Introduction to nursing administration, leadership, and management
- Midwifery Administration – Introduction to midwifery administration, leadership, and management
Fourth Semester
- Medical-Surgical Nursing – Nursing care of patients with medical and surgical conditions
- Obstetric and Gynecological Nursing – Care of pregnant women, mothers, and newborns
- Community Health Nursing – Nursing care of individuals, families, and communities
Fifth Semester
- Nursing Research – Introduction to nursing research, methods, and ethics
- Nursing Education – Teaching methods, learning strategies, and curriculum planning
- Nursing Management – Leadership, team management, and healthcare administration
Sixth Semester
- Project Work – Practical project in a hospital or community health setting
- Viva Voce – Oral examination showcasing theoretical and practical knowledge
- Clinical Posting – Real-time hospital and health center exposure to nursing and midwifery care
Practical Training
Students undergo practical training in nursing laboratories and hospitals, gaining hands-on experience in:
- Providing nursing care to patients
- Conducting deliveries and providing midwifery services
- Providing primary healthcare services to individuals, families, and communities
- Managing nursing and midwifery services in hospitals and community health settings
Clinical Posting
- Providing nursing care to patients
- Conducting deliveries and providing midwifery services
- Providing primary healthcare services to individuals, families, and communities
- Managing nursing and midwifery services in hospitals and community health settings
Career Opportunities
- Staff nurses in hospitals and clinics
- Community health nurses in community health settings
- Midwives in hospitals, clinics, and community health settings
- Nursing tutors in nursing schools and colleges
- Nursing administrator
Salary Range
The salary range for General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) professionals in India varies based on factors like location, experience, and job role.
- 1-5 years: ₹2.50 lakhs
- 6-10 years: ₹4.90 lakhs
- 11-15 years: ₹8.20 lakhs
- 16-20 years: ₹12 lakhs
- Senior Nurse : ₹7.50 lakhs
- Staff Nurse : ₹4.20 lakhs
- General Nurse : ₹3.90 lakhs
- Senior Staff Nurse : ₹8.40 lakhs
- Delhi : ₹3.60 lakhs
- Mumbai : ₹4.50 lakhs
- Bangalore : ₹3.20 lakhs
- Hyderabad : ₹2.20 lakhs
Eligibility Criteria:
- Minimum age : 17 years
- Maximum age : 35 years (varies depending on the institution and state)
- Qualification : 10+2 with Arts, Commerce or Science.
- Other Requirements :
- Candidate should be medically fit
- Candidate should have good eyesight and hearing
- Candidate should have a good moral character
For any admission-related queries, please contact us
- info@cpcd.in
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