Indian Nursing Council, New Delhi, UPSMF Lucknow

3 years

As per government rules

Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) is a three-year program aimed to prepare students to work effectively as members of the health team. This job-oriented program comprises subjects like Nursing Fundamentals Anatomy & Physiology Psychology Biology Sociology and First Aid. The program trains students to closely assess the nursing need of the patients monitor the condition of patients provide effective nursing care and assist the doctors in surgical procedures. The students learn to set up medical equipment in operation theatres and adeptly handle patients during emergency situations.

The aspirants are additionally trained to be job-ready by imbibing computer and interpersonal skills which help them in advancing their role. After successful completion of the program the students are enrolled for an internship that enables them to directly gain hands-on experience in esteemed organizations. Through a culture of patient-first the students are encouraged to possess unique qualities of character and spirit.

• Minimum and Maximum age for admission will be 17 to 35 years on or before 31st December of the year in which admission is sought.
• Students qualified in 10+2 Arts /Commerce/ Science examination conducted by with recognized board or National Institute of Open School.
• 10+2 class passed preferably Science (PCB), English with aggregate of 40% marks.
• 10+2 vocational ANM under CBSE Board or other equivalent board from the school and recognized by Indian Nursing Council with 40% marks.
• Students qualified in 10+2 Arts or Science examination or Health Care Science – Vocational steam only conducted by National Institute of Open School with 40% marks.

• To train nurses capable of undertaking responsibility in preventive & curatives care of patients at hospital & community level.
• To meet the acute shortage of qualified nursing personnel in the country in general & state of U.P in particular.
• To provide qualified nurses to with advancement in medical science & technology.
• To develop competence, confidence & capability among nursing students for improving their job potential both in country & abroad.

Likely areas of placement in the field of nursing are medical clinics, nursing homes, armed forces, dispensaries, health centres, specialist medical services, educational institutions, public & private sectors,Govt. hospitals, nursing colleges, private nursing homes, railways, Govt. establishment & wide scope abroad too. Career path you can choose after the course.

• ICU Nurse
• Staff Nurse
• Nursing Tutor
• Certified Nursing Assistant
• Nurse Educator
• Home Care Nurse
• Teacher at Nursing School
• Community Health Nurse