The General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) program is the diploma course of three and half years that is aimed at preparing the students to become professional nurse. This program mainly aims at skills in patient care, disease prevention, and health promotion to produce graduates competent to practice in any health care facilities. It comprises community health, maternal and child health, and medical surgical nursing and it focuses on clinical experience. The program also brings out analytical ability, interpersonal and communication skills, and managerial skills needed in the treating of humans.

Students in the GNM program focus on:

• Nursing Foundations
• Medical-Surgical Nursing
• Community Health Nursing
• Mental Health Nursing
• Nutrition and Dietetics
• First Aid and Emergency Care
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Environmental Health and Hygiene

Normally taught by the Faculty of Nursing, the GNM program is designed to produce students for the clinical practice and health care support in hospitals, community health services and government health departments.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the GNM program, candidates must have completed their 10+2 education WITH 45% (preferably in science) from a recognized board, meet the age requirements set by the institution, and be medically fit.

Duration of GNM

The GNM program duration is 3 years, comprising six semesters and including an internship period.

Course Level

The GNM program at our university is a full-time diploma course with regular lectures, clinical practice, and lab sessions.

Job Profiles and Salaries

Here are some common job profiles and average salaries for GNM graduates:

• Staff Nurse

Staff nurses are hospital and clinic based providing care to their patients, identifying changes in patients’ status, administering prescribed medications and performing tasks as required. They work with health care teams and physicians and senior midwives to guarantee excellent care and contribute to administering treatment for the patients’ benefit. 

Salary: ₹3 – ₹6 lakhs per annum

• Home Health Nurse

 Staff nurses mainly focus on patients’ needs and work at home assisting the patients to gain back their strength through prescription replenishment, dressing of wound and other health related services. They also teach patients and families about correct methods of home care and thus improve comfort and quality of life in the home environment. 

Salary: ₹3 – ₹5 lakhs per annum

• Community Health Worker

Community health workers are involved with target communities in directly providing health education including disease prevention, vaccination and support of health program delivery. They help to bring the gap between the communities and the health facilities; they may practice in rural areas to enhance the health of the people. 

 Salary: ₹2.5 – ₹4 lakhs per annum

• Nursing Educator

  Nursing educators design and teach courses for either nursing students or other health care professionals in theoretical lecture and practical clinical setting. They preempt the acquisition of certain body of knowledge and skills by intended future nurses, enhance quality of healthcare education. 

  Salary: ₹3 – ₹6 lakhs per annum

• Public Health Nurse

Public health nurses operate in community settings to manage and prevent diseases, perform surveys of community health and advocate for health promotion with citizens. They also work with local health departments in the development and coordination of comprehensive marketing strategies for public health promotion and require surveillance of health status of the community. 

 Salary: ₹3 – ₹5 lakhs per annum

• Nursing Assistant

Nursing assistants assist the employee position of the nurses and medical practitioners by performing simple tasks as feeding, washing, or transferring of patients. They help in guaranteeing that patients are comfortable and safe, and also help in record keeping while offsetting the everyday and regular administrative as well as operational requirements for any healthcare institution. 

  Salary: ₹2 – ₹4 lakhs per annum

• Rehabilitation Nurse

 Rehabilitation nurses provide care to those patients who need to get back to their prior level of functioning after surgeries, injuries or illness through exercising and teaching the patient. It also covers sustained recovery and health, with the majority of them in partnership with physiotherapists and occupational therapists. 

 Salary: ₹3 – ₹5 lakhs per annum

• Occupational Health Nurse

 OH nurses’ specialty concerns with the well-being of employees, employee health assessment and promotion of health promotion and disease and injury prevention programs in workplace. They evaluate the working conditions, provide recommendations on protective measures and promote and maintain health of employees both in preventive and curative ways. 

Salary: ₹3 – ₹5 lakhs per annum

• Critical Care Assistant

The critical care assistants are employed in intensive care unit s and emergency departments on the importance of the job of critical care nursing to provide the necessary care to patients whose condition is critical. They help with complicated medical devices, monitor the condition of energetically weakened patients and also help build a favorable environment for patients with critical conditions. 

  Salary: ₹3.5 – ₹6 lakhs per annum

After Completing GNM

1. Bachelor’s Degree

• Post Basic B.Sc. in Nursing         

2. Advanced Diplomas in Related Fields

• Diploma in Critical Care Nursing
• Diploma in Emergency and Trauma Care
• Diploma in Geriatric Nursing
• Diploma in Community Health Nursing

3. Certificate Courses

• Certificate in Critical Care Nursing
• Certificate in Geriatric Nursing
• Certificate in Mental Health Nursing

Top Hiring Companies

• AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences)
• Indian Railway Hospitals
• Defence Hospitals
• Government General Hospitals
• Apollo Hospitals
• Fortis Healthcare
• Max Healthcare
• Narayana Health
• KIMS Health
• Medanta Hospitals
• Red Cross Society
• WHO (World Health Organization)
• Save the Children
• Doctors Without Borders

FAQs:

Q: What are the job profiles for GNM graduates? 

A: Some common job roles include Staff Nurse, Community Health Worker, Public Health Nurse, Nursing Assistant, Home Health Nurse, and Critical Care Assistant.

Q: Are there opportunities for higher studies after completing GNM? 

A: Yes, GNM graduates can pursue a Post Basic B.Sc. in Nursing, advanced diplomas, or specialized certificate courses in fields like critical care, geriatric care, and community health nursing.