General Nursing Midwifery

Admission Process for General Nursing Midwifery:

Intake: 60 – Affiliated to Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS)

Duration of course: 3 years

📘 Course Overview

The General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) program is a 3-year diploma course followed by a 6-month internship. It is designed to prepare students for a career in nursing and midwifery, equipping them with the necessary knowledge and skills to provide comprehensive healthcare services.

Objectives

• To train students in providing high-quality nursing care to individuals, families, and communities.
• To develop competencies in preventive, promotive, curative, and rehabilitative healthcare.
• To prepare nurses for roles in hospitals, community health settings, and educational institutions.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification: Candidates must have completed 10+2 in any stream (Science, Arts, or Commerce) with a minimum aggregate of 40-50% marks from a recognized board. Preference is often given to students with a background in Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology).
• Age Limit: Applicants should be between 17 to 35 years old at the time of admission.
• Medical Fitness: Candidates must be medically fit and may need to submit a medical fitness certificate.

⏳ Duration

• Course Length: The GNM program spans 3 years of academic study, followed by a 6-month internship period.

Curriculum Structure

• The GNM curriculum under MUHS is structured to provide both theoretical knowledge and practical training. Key subjects include:

🏥 Career Opportunities

Graduates of the GNM program can pursue various roles in the healthcare sector, including:

• Staff Nurse: Providing direct patient care in hospitals and clinics.
• Community Health Nurse: Working in public health departments and community settings.
• Home Health Nurse: Offering healthcare services to patients in their homes.
• Midwife: Specializing in maternal and newborn care.
• Nursing Educator: Teaching in nursing schools and training programs.
• Nursing Administrator: Managing nursing staff and healthcare facilities.
• Research Nurse: Participating in clinical research and healthcare studies.

Differentiators:

Experiential Learning: Students are prepared as professional nurses by providing the students with wide clinical exposure in hospital and community settings and organizing educational and field visits.

Personality Development: The students are provided with multiple opportunities through SNA, NSS to participate in cultural activities, sports at State and , National level. The institute strives to develop leadership skills and decision making ability through various workshops.

Peer Learning: The institute instills a spirit of oneness and belonging and inculcates a spirit of togetherness through peer learning. Hand holding with classmates develops individual potential amongst the students.

Modern Teaching Methodology: The faculty uses various interactive teaching methods like seminar, debate, panel discussion, jam boards, quiz etc.

Wholesome Curriculum: The curriculum is planned in such a way that the nurse graduating from the institute will be able to render comprehensive patient care to an individual, family and society. The student will be empowered as an individual and as a responsible citizen.