- Faculty
MS Ramaiah Institute of Nursing Education and Research
- Campus
Gnanagangothri Campus
- Engagement Mode
Full Time
- Study
3 years
Overview
General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM), is a 3 year programme. It is a diploma-level course designed for students interested in a career in clinical nursing. The programme focuses on providing skills in basic nursing skills.
The General Nursing and Midwifery course is a specialised programme designed to train individuals in the fundamental aspects of nursing and midwifery care. The curriculum covers subjects such as anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, nursing ethics, and community health. During the course, students engage in clinical rotations in various healthcare settings, gaining hands-on experience in patient care, obstetrics, and gynaecology. The midwifery component equips students to provide care to expectant mothers, facilitating safe childbirth and postnatal care.
After completing the GNM course, graduates are eligible to practice as registered nurses and midwives, contributing to healthcare delivery across diverse settings such as hospitals, clinics, and community health centres. The programme serves as a crucial foundation for those aspiring to pursue advanced nursing degrees or specialise in specific areas of healthcare. Explore more General Nursing and Midwifery course details below.
Program Objectives
The nurse on completion of this course will be able to:
- Demonstrate competency in providing health care to individual, sick or well, using nursing process.
- Plan and carry out appropriate action to meet nursing needs.
- Provide effective nursing care for maintain best possible level of health in all aspects.
- Promote self-care in people under their care.
- Apply problem solving techniques in nursing practice.
- Evaluate effectiveness of nursing care.
- Apply problem solving techniques in nursing practice.
- Evaluate effectiveness of nursing care.
- Apply knowledge from the humanities, biological and behavioral sciences in functioning as a nurse.
- Function effectively with members of the health team and community applying the knowledge of human relations and communication skills in her work.
- Participate as member of the health team in delivery of curative preventive, promotive and rehabilitative health care service.
- Mobilize community resources and their involvement in working with the communities.
- Demonstrate use of ethical values in their personal and professional life.
- Demonstrate interest in activities of professional organization.
- Recognize the need for continuing education for professional development.
- Demonstrate basic skills in teaching patients and giving nursing care to them.
- Demonstrate basic skills in administration and leadership while working with other members of health team and community.
- Assist in research activities.
Eligibility Criteria
- 10 + 2 with any group, preferably science
- Minimum percentage of marks in plus two - 60%
- Minimum age - 17 years, Maximum age limit - 35 years
- Medically Fit and Mentally Sound
- Good character and conduct
Intake
60
Career Path
FAQs
GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) is a 3‑year full-time diploma focused on clinical nursing and midwifery theory, anatomy, community health and hands-on care, including obstetrics, preparing students for registered nurse and midwife roles
In India, GNM graduates typically earn ₹1.8–3 LPA fresh, up to ₹4–6 LPA with experience. Average annual pay is around ₹2–3 LPA
Yes. GNM is a solid career choice due to high and growing demand in healthcare, diverse job roles and strong scope for specialisation and further study (e.g., BSc, MSc).
Yes. You can enrol in GNM after 10+2 in any stream (though science is preferred), typically with ≥40–60% marks and age between 17 and 35.
No. GNM admission does not require NEET; entry is through merit or state/nursing institute exams, not the medical NEET test.
GNM covers anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, biochemistry, psychology, fundamentals of nursing, maternal, child, psychiatric, medical, surgical, community health and midwifery, plus clinical rotations.
Testimonial
“My learning at Ramaiah Institute of Nursing Education and Research has been a rewarding one. The teachers mentor and mould us with immense patience and expertise.”
Contact
Address:
Ramaiah Institute of Nursing Education & Research,
MSR Nagara, MSRIT Post, Bangalore-54.
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Phone +9180-23604047
Email info@msriner.com
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