GNM course

The Full Form of GNM course is General Nursing and Midwifery. It is a 3½ years diploma in paramedics. Nursing and Midwifery focuses on the provision of care to individuals, families, and communities.

The program has been designed to enable eligible candidates to address the health needs of the country, community, and individuals. They can also pursue advanced study and specialization in nursing while contributing to the health-based industry with patience, responsibility, and dedication.

Students can also choose other Nursing Courses further. Subjects covered within this course’s curriculum include: Anatomy & Physiology, Biological Science, Microbiology, Behavioral Science, Sociology, Psychology, Fundamentals of Nursing, and First Aid.

 

 

 

 

GNM or General Nursing Midwifery is a Three and a half-year diploma course in the field of Nursing. Students who wish to pursue GNM diploma can proceed after passing their class 12 exam with Science stream. The Three year and half-year course includes six-months of mandatory internship. GNM diploma course is one of the sort out course which can be considered as a stepping stone towards making a career in the Nursing field. Graduates of GNM diploma can start their career by working with government and private hospitals and clinics.

In India, the average GNM diploma course fee ranges from Rs 20,000 to Rs 1.5 Lakh per annum. Which may vary based on the universities/colleges’ standards. There are various institutes in India which offers GNM diploma and admissions are done via both entrance exams and on the basis of merit.

Eligibility

• Listed below are some criteria which candidates interested in pursuing GNM nursing course are required to fulfill in order to be eligible to apply for the course.
• Successful qualification of class XII from a recognized educational board. Preferably, science subjects as the main subjects of study at the 10+2 level with a minimum aggregate score of 45% (40% for SC/ST/OBC candidates).

Syllabus and Course Description

A year-wise breakup of the GNM course details is tabulated here.

Year I	Year II	Year III
Biological Sciences	Medical-Surgical Nursing I	Midwifery and Gynecological Nursing
Anatomy and Physiology	Medical-Surgical Nursing	Community Health Nursing - II
Microbiology	Pharmacology	Pediatric Nursing
Behavioral Sciences	Medical-Surgical Nursing II (Specialties)	Internship Period
Psychology	Communicable Diseases	Educational Methods and Media for Teaching in Practice of Nursing
Sociology	Orthopedic Nursing	Introduction to Research
Fundamentals of Nursing	Ear, Nose, and Throat	Professional Trends and Adjustment
Nutrition	Oncology/Skin	Administration and Ward Management
First Aid	Ophthalmic Nursing	Health Economics
Personal Hygiene	Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing	-
English	Community Health Nursing	-
Community Health Nursing	Computer Education	-
Environmental Hygiene	-	-
Health Education and Communication Skills	-	-

Career Prospects

Higher Studies

After passing in the GNM Result, students who want to pursue higher studies can fill the nursing application form for courses like:

• B.Sc. (Nursing)
• Post Basic B.Sc. (Nursing)
• M.Sc. (Nursing)
• Ph.D. (Nursing)

Jobs

The requirement for qualified and skilled nurses is rampant throughout the world. The existing nurse-patient ratio is rather low and disappointing at present. Employment opportunities in this profession are available across private and government hospitals, industries, orphanages, nursing homes, old age homes, sanatoriums, and armed forces.

Popular hiring organizations include:

• State Nursing Councils
• Indian Red Cross Society
• Indian Nursing Council

Job Position	Job Description	Average Annual Pay Scale
Clinical Nurse Specialist	Clinical Nurse Specialists work in doctor's facilities, hospitals, clinics, medical centres, and other healthcare centres. They are typically specialists in particular areas, for example, Gerontology, Cardiovascular Health, or Public Policy.	INR 4,50,553
Legal Nurse Consultant	Legal Nurse Consultants are registered nurse attendants who offer medical data to legal entities and experts about medicine-related cases.	INR 5,30,989
Professors	Professors teach students a wide range of subjects at the post-secondary level. They deliver scholarly articles, perform research, and instruct in the discipline.	INR 9,13,657
Forensic Nurse	Forensic Nurses perform duties that are significantly more specific than nurses commonly perform.	INR 4,94,720
Travelling Nurse	A travelling Nurse is a healthcare professional who helps constantly sick or homebound patients or helps medical offices with staffing deficiencies	INR 2,37,186

 

Average Fee

The average tuition fee charged for the course in India ranges between INR 20,000 and 1.5 Lakhs.

Average Salary

The average annual salary offered to successful professionals of the discipline in India ranges from INR 2 to 5 Lakhs. However, it increases with the candidate’s experience and skill set.