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The GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) course is a diploma program designed to train individuals to become general nurses and midwives, providing them with the skills and knowledge needed to care for patients and assist in childbirth. This course is an essential stepping stone for those looking to pursue a career in the healthcare and nursing sector.

• Duration: Typically, the GNM course lasts for 3.5 years, including a 6-month internship where students gain hands-on clinical experience in hospitals and healthcare settings.
• Eligibility:
  • Completion of 10+2 (high school education) with a focus on science subjects (preferably biology, chemistry, and physics).
  • Minimum age requirement is usually 17 years, with some institutions having a maximum age limit of 35 years.
  • Students from non-science streams may also be eligible in certain cases, depending on the institution.

The GNM course covers a range of subjects to prepare students for nursing and midwifery roles:

1. Foundations of Nursing: Basic nursing principles, patient care, and health assessment techniques.
2. Anatomy and Physiology: Understanding the structure and function of the human body.
3. Microbiology: Study of microorganisms and their relation to disease and health.
4. Psychology and Sociology: Exploring human behavior and the impact of social environments on health.
5. Community Health Nursing: Focus on public health, preventive care, and community healthcare systems.
6. Midwifery and Obstetrics Nursing: Training in maternal care, labor, and delivery, as well as postnatal care.
7. Pharmacology: Understanding of medications, their effects, and safe administration.
8. Medical-Surgical Nursing: Care for patients undergoing surgery or dealing with various medical conditions.
9. Pediatric Nursing: Specialization in the care of infants, children, and adolescents.

• Patient care and bedside manners.
• Administration of medication and monitoring of patient vital signs.
• Assisting doctors during medical procedures.
• Providing pre- and post-operative care.
• Support in labor and delivery, newborn care, and maternal health.