General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM)
The Diploma course in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) is a three-year professional programme, approved by the Indian Nursing Council (INC) and the West Bengal Nursing Council (WBNC).
On successful completion of the course and examinations, students shall be awarded a Diploma in GNM certificate by WBNC, enabling them to register as qualified Registered Nurses and Midwives (RNRM).
Aims of the Program
The undergraduate GNM diploma programme aims to:
- Prepare students to work effectively and compassionately in the healthcare profession.
- Train students to carefully and accurately assess the nursing needs and health conditions of patients while assisting doctors during medical and surgical procedures.
- Equip students with skills to assemble medical equipment in operation theatres and adeptly handle critical patient emergencies.
- Develop technical and interpersonal skills required for immediate job readiness and long-term career progression, cultivating a strong "patient-first" ethical culture.
GNM Nursing Course Duration
GNM Nursing Assessment Pattern
Theory Examination
- All theory subjects carry 25% marks for internal assessment and 75% marks for the annual council examination.
- Students must secure a minimum of 50% in internal assessment and maintain at least 80% theory attendance to be eligible for council examinations.
Practical Examination
- Practical subjects carry 50% for internal assessments and 50% for the final council examination.
- Students with 100% clinical attendance and a minimum 50% total internal assessment score are eligible for the final council practical exam.
- Promotion to the next higher academic year requires passing exams and completing 100% practical attendance requirements.
Careers & Scope in GNM Nursing
Graduates with a GNM diploma have diverse job roles and high employment demand across public and private healthcare sectors:
Career Opportunities
- Nursing Officer
- School Health Nurse
- Home Care Nurse
- Psychiatric Nurse
- Industrial Nurse
- Public Health Nurse
- Nursing Executive
- Nursing Administrator
- Community Health Nurse
- Long-term Care Home Nurse
- Military Nurse
- Nursing Manager
- Assistant Nurse
- Travel Nurse
Scope & Sectors
- Government Hospitals & Rural Health Centers
- Old Age Homes & Palliative Care Centers
- Private Hospitals & Nursing Homes
- Polyclinics & Specialty Care Centers
- Schools & Industrial Establishments
- Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
Government GNM Nurse Salary & Pay Scale
Representative monthly pay scales for GNM Staff Nurses in government hospitals and public healthcare organizations across India:
| Government Organization | Pay Scale / Monthly Salary |
|---|---|
| All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) | ₹9,300 - ₹34,800 (Grade Pay ₹4,600) |
| West Bengal Health Recruitment Board (WBHRB) | ₹29,800 / month (Pay Scale 9) |
| King George’s Medical University (KGMU), UP | ₹44,900 - ₹1,42,400 / month |
| Institute of Kidney Diseases & Research Centre (IKDRC) | ₹29,200 - ₹92,300 / month |
| Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) | ₹44,900 - ₹1,42,400 / month |
| Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) Force | ₹35,400 - ₹1,12,400 / month |
| Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) | ₹44,900 - ₹1,42,400 / month |