General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) is a 3 Year diploma in nursing course. It deals with the education of nurses in general health care, nursing, and midwifery. This job-oriented programme comprises subjects like Nursing Fundamentals Anatomy & Physiology, Psychology, Biology, Sociology and First Aid. The programme trains students to closely assess the nursing need of the patients, monitor the condition of patients, provide effective nursing care and assist the doctors in surgical procedures. Through a culture of patient-first the students are encouraged to possess unique qualities of character and spirit.
Frequency
3 Years |
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Batch Starts On
September 1 |
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Class Timings
09.30 am - 04.30 pm |
FIRST YEAR |
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Sl. No | Subjects | Practical Hours & Suprvised Practice |
01. | Biological Science (i) Anatomy & Physiology (ii) Microbiology |
120 90 30 |
02. | Behavioral Science Psychology Sociology |
60 40 20 |
03. | Fundamentals of Nursing (i) Fundamentals of Nursing (ii) First Aid (iii) Personal Hygiene |
215 175 20 20 |
04. | Community Health Nursing (i) Community Health Nursing (ii) Environmental Hygiene (iii) Health Education and Communication skills (iv) Nutrition |
150 80 20 20 30 |
05. | English | 30 |
Total Hours | 575 | |
SECOND YEAR GENERAL NURSING & MIDWIFERY |
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Sl. No. | Subjects | Practical Hours & Suprvised Practice |
01. | Midwifery & Gynecology | 120 |
02. | Community Health Nursing – II | 100 |
03. | Pediatric Nursing | 70 |
Total Hours | 290 | |
THIRD YEAR GENERAL NURSING & MIDWIFERY |
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Sl. No. | Subjects | Practical Hours & Suprvised Practice |
01. | Midwifery & Gyneac | 140 |
02. | Medical Surgical Nursing – II (Specialties) |
120 |
03. | Mental Health & Psychiatric Nursing | 70 |
04. | Computer Education | 30 |
Total Hours | 120 |
* The annual examinations are conducted by the Karnataka State General Nursing and Midwifery Examination Board during the month of August.