General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM)
This is 3 (three) years full time Boarding Course and internship is of six months (26 weeks). There will be a probation period of three months (13 weeks), during which the students will be introduced to basic sciences - Physics, Chemistry and Biology. An examination will be held at the end of three months to assess the student’s ability to enter the professional nursing course.
Eligibility
- Candidates who have passed H.S. (10+2) preferably in Science Stream (PCB) & English with aggregate of 40% marks from any recognized Board.
- Candidates who have passed H.S. (10+2) in Arts streams with English Core /English Elective or Health Care Science under vocational stream are eligible for admission.
- Students qualified in 10+2 Arts or Science examination or Health Care Science - Vocational stream conducted by National Institute of Open School with 40% marks.
- Candidates who have passed ANM Examination and registered with any State Nursing Registration Council.
- Aged not less than 17 years and not more than 35 years at the time of admission.
GNM Course Structure
First Year:
| S.No. | Subjects | Theory (Hours) | Practical (Hours) |
1 |
Biosciences | 120 | |
| Anatomy & Physiology | 90 | ||
| Microbiology | 30 | ||
2 |
Behavioral Science | 60 | |
| Psychology | 40 | ||
| Sociology | 20 | ||
3. |
Nursing Foundations | 210 | 200 (Lab), 680 (Clinics)=22 Weeks |
| Fundamentals of Nursing | 190 | ||
| First Aid | 20 | ||
4. |
Community Health Nursing | 180 | 320 (8 Weeks) |
| Community Health Nursing-I | 80 | ||
| Environmental Hygiene | 30 | ||
| Health Education & Communication Skills | 40 | ||
| Nutrition | 30 | ||
5. |
English | 30 | - |
6. |
Computer Education | 15 | 15 |
7. |
Co-curricular Activities | 10 | |
| Total | 625 (16 Weeks) | 1215 (30 Weeks) | |
Second Year:
S.No. |
Subjects |
Theory (Hours) |
Practical (Hours) |
1. |
Medical-Surgical Nursing-I | 120 | 800 Hrs (20 Weeks) |
2. |
Medical-Surgical Nursing-II | 120 | |
3. |
Mental Health Nursing | 70 | 320 Hrs (8 Week) |
4. |
Child Health Nursing | 70 | 320 Hrs (8 Week) |
5. |
Co-curricular Activities | 20 | |
| Total | 400 (10 Weeks) | 1440 (36 Weeks) | |
Third Year: Part - I
S.No. |
Subjects |
Theory (Hours) |
Practical (Hours) |
1. |
Midwifery & Gynecological Nursing | 140 | 560 Hrs. (14 Weeks) |
2. |
Community Health Nursing -II | 90 | 160 Hrs (4 Weeks) |
3. |
Co-curricular Activities | 10 | |
| Total | 240 (6 Weeks) | 720 Hrs (18 Weeks) | |
Third Year: Part - II (Integrated Supervised Internship)
S.No. |
Theory Subjects |
Theory (Hours) |
1. |
Nursing Education | 20 |
2. |
Introduction to Research and Statistics | 30 |
3. |
Professional Trends & Adjustments | 30 |
4. |
Nursing Administration & Ward Management | 40 |
| Total | 120 (2 Weeks) |
|
S.No. |
Clinical Area |
Clinical (Hours/ Weeks) |
1. |
Medical Surgical Nursing | 288 (6 Weeks) |
2. |
Community Health Nursing | 288 (6 Weeks) |
3. |
Child Health Nursing | 96 (2 Weeks) |
4. |
Midwifery and Gynaecological Nursing | 384 (8 Weeks) |
5. |
Mental Health Nursing | 96 (2 Weeks) |
| Total | 1152 (24 Weeks) |
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