G.N.M. is an undergraduate Nursing course. This course focuses on the care of families, individual and communities so that they may maintain and recover good health and spend quality of life. This course is available on part-time basis in some institutes. This diploma is important and job orienting in nature. The minimum requirement for a candidate to gain admission to this course is 50% minimum in 10+2 with major subjects of physics, chemistry, and biology. Employment opportunities are available in the field of care and nursing.
Course highlights:
| Type of course | Diploma |
| Duration | 3.5 years |
| Eligibility | 10+2 |
| Average salary | INR 2 Lacs to 5 Lacs per annum |
| Examination type | Semester/Year |
| Higher study options | B.Sc. (Nursing) Post Basic B.Sc. (Nursing) M.Sc. (Nursing) Ph.D. (Nursing) |
| Employment areas | Anganwadi Programme, Forensic jobs, Hospitals, Material Purchase Logistics, Teaching, Travel and Tourism Nursing, TV and News channels. |
Type of Course: GNM Nursing is a 3.5-years professional course.
Duration: The duration of course is 3.5-years.
Eligibility:
- Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent with 45% aggregate with science subjects.
- Several colleges conduct their own entrance exam.
Entrance Tests:
- IGNOU OPENNET
- JIPMER Nursing Entrance Exam
- BHU Nursing Entrance Exam
- AIIMS Nursing Entrance Exam
- PGIMER Nursing
- MGM CET Nursing
- RUHS Nursing Entrance Exam
- Uttarakhand Nursing Admission
Core Subjects:
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Biological Science
- Microbiology
- Behavioral Science
- Sociology
- Psychology
- Fundamentals of Nursing
- First Aid
- Pharmacology
- Communicable Diseases
- Orthopedic Nursing
- Oncology/Skin
- Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing
- Administration and Ward Management
- Professional Trends and Adjustment
- Educational Methods and Media for Teaching in Practice of Nursing
- Pediatric Nursing
- Midwifery and Gynecological Nursing
- Ophthalmic Nursing
- Personal Hygiene
- Health Education and Communication Skills
Possible roles: Nurse, Nursing Tutor, Home Nurse, Nurse Supervisor, Clinical Nurse Manager, Health Visitor, Brand Representative & Hyper, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Emergency Room Nurse & Midwife Nurse, Forensic Nursing, Legal Nurse Consultant, Receptionist and Entry Operator, Sale-Purchase Assistant, Teacher, Travelling Nurse etc.