CHHATRAPATI SHIVAJI MAHARAJ PARAMEDICAL COLLEGE

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Approved Reg. Number- REG/NCVRT/MH/35038/VTC

Nursing Courses

GNM (General Nursing Midwifery)
  • GNM stands for General Nursing and Midwifery. It is a diploma course in nursing that focuses on providing education and training to individuals aspiring to become registered nurses and midwives. The course is designed to prepare students to deliver basic nursing care in different healthcare settings.

    Key aspects of the GNM nursing course include:

    1. Duration: The GNM course typically spans over a period of three and a half years, including both theoretical and practical training.
    2. Curriculum: The curriculum covers various aspects of nursing, including anatomy, physiology, microbiology, psychology, sociology, fundamentals of nursing, community health nursing, medical-surgical nursing, pediatric nursing, mental health nursing, and midwifery.
    3. Clinical Training: In addition to theoretical knowledge, GNM students undergo clinical training in hospitals and other healthcare institutions. This hands-on training is crucial for developing practical nursing skills.
    4. Midwifery Training: A significant component of the GNM course is midwifery training, which focuses on providing care to pregnant women, assisting in childbirth, and postnatal care.
    5. Internship: Students are usually required to undergo a mandatory internship period to gain practical experience in real healthcare settings.
    6. Certification: Upon successful completion of the GNM course, students are eligible to apply for registration as a nurse with the respective nursing council in their country. They may also be eligible to work as midwives.

3Years 6Months

Theory

18 - 30

Age

10th & Above

Eligibility

1 Year

Duration

4 Month

On Job Training

What will you learn?

    1. Clinical Training: In addition to theoretical knowledge, GNM students undergo clinical training in hospitals and other healthcare institutions. This hands-on training is crucial for developing practical nursing skills.
    2. Midwifery Training: A significant component of the GNM course is midwifery training, which focuses on providing care to pregnant women, assisting in childbirth, and postnatal care.
    3. Internship: Students are usually required to undergo a mandatory internship period to gain practical experience in real healthcare settings.
    4. Certification: Upon successful completion of the GNM course, students are eligible to apply for registration as a nurse with the respective nursing council in their country. They may also be eligible to work as midwives.

Here are some Points.

GNM nursing graduates can find employment in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and community health centers. The course serves as a foundation for those who wish to pursue higher education in nursing, such as Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.Sc Nursing) or other advanced nursing programs.

Practical:
Practical conducted in stimulated labs that are highly equipped with modern facilities to help students develop a broad understanding of fundamental concepts and learn how to operate different imaging equipment.

On-the-Job-Training:
Students are placed for on-job training to learn by observing and handling the job under the guidance of healthcare professionals. It provided them with a better industrial exposure to learn new skills in the real-working environment from healthcare experts.

Study Tours:
Industrial visits or study tours to leading hospitals to help them learn intricate nuances of X-ray and electrocardiogram procedures from professionals and ensure our students develop required competency mandatory for career planning.

FAQ

Most frequent questions and answers

GNM , also known as radiologic technologists, are medical support professionals who specialize in the operation of x-ray equipment. … Between procedures, technicians maintain x-ray equipment to ensure that it is in good working order.

10th passed from a recognized board.

GNM is a good career choice as radiography is a fast growing job market with a 21% projected increase from 2012 to 2022.

GNM, also called radiologic technologists, operate imgaing machines to produce medical images of a patient’s body.

It is a fast growing career. Professionals having excellent technical and analytical skills are in great demand as they operate imaging technology equipment which helps doctors to diagnose illness.

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