General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) is a diploma-level nursing course designed to train students in general patient care and midwifery (maternal care). The program equips students with the knowledge and skills to provide effective nursing services to individuals, families, and communities in hospitals, clinics, maternity homes, and community health settings.

The course blends theoretical knowledge, practical training, and clinical exposure, focusing on patient care, emergency response, child health, maternal health, and community healthcare practices.

🧑‍⚕️ 1st Year Subjects:

🧠 Theory:

1. Anatomy & Physiology

2. Microbiology

3. Psychology

4. Sociology

5. Fundamentals of Nursing

6. First Aid

7. Personal Hygiene

8. Community Health Nursing – I

9. Health Education & Communication Skills

10. Nutrition

11. English

🛏️ Practical:

• Nursing Procedures in Labs & Clinical Settings

• First Aid & Personal Hygiene

• Basic Community Visits

🧑‍⚕️ 2nd Year Subjects:

🧠 Theory:

1. Medical-Surgical Nursing – I & II

2. Pharmacology

3. Medical-Surgical Nursing – Specialties (ENT, Eye, Skin, Oncology, etc.)

4. Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing

5. Computer Education (Basics in Nursing Applications)

6. Community Health Nursing – II

🛏️ Practical:

• Medical-Surgical Clinical Practice (wards & specialty areas)

• Psychiatric Nursing Practice

• Community Health Field Training

👶 3rd Year Subjects:

🧠 Theory:

1. Midwifery and Gynaecological Nursing

2. Pediatric Nursing (Child Health Nursing)

3. Community Health Nursing – III

4. Professional Trends & Adjustments

5. Nursing Administration and Ward Management

6. Introduction to Research and Statistics

🛏️ Practical:

• Labour Room & Maternity Ward Training

• Pediatric Ward Practice

• Community Visits (Antenatal, Postnatal, Immunization, etc.)

🏥 6 Months Internship (Integrated Practice):

Rotational postings in:

• Medical-Surgical Ward

• Child Health Ward

• Maternity Ward / Labour Room

• Mental Health Ward

• Community Health Centers

• Administrative Training (Shift duties & Report writing)

🩺 Top Job Roles After GNM:

🏥 Where Can GNM Nurses Work?

• Government Hospitals (via state/national recruitment)

• Private Hospitals and Clinics

• Maternity Homes

• Primary Health Centers (PHCs)

• NGOs and Charitable Hospitals

• Nursing Homes and Old Age Homes

• Schools, Factories, Corporate Offices (Occupational Health Nurse)

• Ambulance & Emergency Services

• Home Healthcare Agencies

• Indian Army, Railways, ESIC Hospitals (after passing respective exams)

🌍 Abroad Opportunities (After Licensing):

GNM nurses can work abroad in countries like UAE, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, after clearing the required licensing exams like:

• NCLEX-RN (USA/Canada)

• HAAD / MOH / DHA (UAE)

• OSCE + CBT (UK – via NMC)

💸 Salary Range:

With experience, promotions are possible to Nursing Superintendent, Matron, or Nursing Officer.

🎓 Higher Studies After GNM:

• Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing (2 years) – leads to higher positions

• B.Sc. Nursing (for GNM to B.Sc. bridge course)

• M.Sc. Nursing (after PB B.Sc.)

• Diploma in Specializations (ICU, OT, Psychiatry, etc.)