General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM)
The Diploma course in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) is a 3-year professional programme, approved by the Indian Nursing Council (INC) and the West Bengal Nursing Council (WBNC). On successful completion, students are awarded a Diploma in GNM certificate by WBNC.
Aims of the Course
- To prepare students to work effectively in the healthcare profession.
- To train students to carefully and accurately assess the nursing needs and conditions of their patients and assist doctors in surgical procedures.
- To learn how to set up medical equipment in operation theatres and adeptly handle patients during emergency situations.
- To develop technical and interpersonal skills required to be job-ready upon graduation and progress in their careers while instilling a "patient-first" culture.
Clinical Experience
Delivered primarily by our parent hospital and carefully selected affiliated hospitals to match course requirements.
Career Opportunities
Graduates qualify for entry-level roles such as Staff Nurse, Public Health Nurse, or Community Nurse in hospitals and clinics.
Research Focus
Research is integral to nursing science. Studies in this course focus on the Improvement of Nursing Care Delivery, Patient Outcomes, and Quality Improvement in Nursing Education. Students undertake faculty-guided group projects in their third year.