GNM COURSE

The Diploma course in General Nursing & Midwifery is of three years and six months duration. The total number of seats in the Course is 30. The syllabus of nursing course will be conducted as prescribed by Indian Nursing Council. The course commences in the month of October every year. Medium of instruction for this course is English. There is a preliminary period of 12 weeks. During this time, the students attend the wards for observation and supervised practice not exceeding 16 hours per Exemption for ANMs/LHVs/Female Health Workers. Eligibility Age Candidates seeking admission to GNM course should be unmarried girls between the age of 17 and 35 years. However,as per Indian Nursing Council's letter F.No. 1-5/GB-CIR/2007-INC dated 26.02.2007, married girl candidates are allowed subject to the condition that they should produce medical fitness certificate. Details of Tuition Fees Session 2006-07 : Rs 35,000/- per year Session 2007-08 : Rs 35,000/- per year Session 2008-09 : Rs 40,000/- per year Session 2009-10 : Rs 40,000/- per year  Student list of previous years How to Apply Application form for admission can be collected from the Institute. The duly filled in form along with the necessary documents should reach the Institute before the last date. Documents to be attached 1. One copy each of Class X and XII (or equivalent) duly attested. Candidates are required to have passed 10+2 (45% marks for General Category and 40% marks for SC / ST category) 2. One copy of Mark Sheet of Class X and XII (or equivalent) duly attested. Candidate should must have passed Punjabi subject at Matric level. 3. One copy of certificate of date of birth duly attested (not required if date of birth is mentioned in Matric certificate). 4. Character Certificate from the head of the Institution last attended. 5. SC / ST certificate from the competent authority, if applicable. 6. Certificate in the form of an undertaking from the parent / legal guardian of the candidate promising to meet all financial obligations of the candidate during her training. 7. Three passport size photographs of the candidate. Out of these, one attested should be pasted in the appropriate place at admission form. The originals of the above mentioned testimonials shall be brought by the candidate at the time of interview. After preliminary scrutiny of applications and documents, selection will be made on the basis of merit. The decision of the Selection Committee will be final and binding. The selected candidates will be required to submit all the above said documents in original with the Institute. Exemption in Training Six months exemption in training is given during the third year (in midwifery) to those: i) whoe have undergone ANM training of 18 months or 2 years recognised by INC. ii) LHVs with 2 years 6 months of tranining recognised by INC. Therefore during of training is 3 years. Subjects of Study First Year Sr. Subject Theory Hours (As per norms) 1. Biological Science a) Anatomy & Physiology bc) Microbiology 120 90 30 2. Behavioural Science a) Psychology b) Sociology 60 40 20 3. Fundamentals of Nursing i) Fundamentals of Nursing ii) First Aid iii) Personal Hygiene 215 175 20 20 4. Community Health Nursing i) Community Health Nursing I ii) Environmental Hygiene iii) Health Education & Communication Skills iv) Nutrition 150 80 20 20 30 5. English 30   Total Hours of First Year 575 Second Year 1 Medical Surgical Nursing-I (including Pharmacology) 140 2 Medical Surgical Nursing-II (Specialities) 120 3 Mental Health & Psychiatric Nursing 70 4 Computer Education 30 Total Hours of Second Year 360 Third Year 1 Midwifery and Gynaecology 120 2 Community Health Nursing II 100 3 Paediatric Nursing 70 Total Hours of Third Year 290 Internship Period 1 Educational Methods & Media 45 2 Introduction to Research 40 3 Professional Trends & Adjustment 40 4 Administration and Ward Management 45 5 Health Economics 20 Total Hours of Internship 190