About GNM (General Nursing & Midwifery)
GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) is a 3-year diploma program that prepares students to become staff nurses capable of providing holistic care in hospitals and community settings. It focuses on general nursing, midwifery, first aid, and patient care in both medical and surgical settings.
The GNM curriculum typically includes:
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Fundamentals of Nursing
- Community Health Nursing
- Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Child Health Nursing
- Mental Health Nursing
- Midwifery and Gynecology Nursing
- Sociology &Psychology
- Microbology
- Internship and Clinical Practice (6 months)
GNM students undergo clinical training in multi-specialty hospitals, maternity centers, and community health programs to gain real-life exposure and hands-on experience.
Career Opportunities After GNM
Government Sector
- Staff Nurse in Government Hospitals, CHCs, PHCs
- Nursing Officer
- Railway/Defence/ESIC Nurse
- Community Health Officer (CHO)
- Eligible for government nursing recruitment exams
Private Sector
- Nurse in Private Hospitals/Nursing Homes
- OT Nurse / ICU Nurse
- School Health Nurse
- Medical BPOs / Insurance Companies
Self-Employment
- Private Nursing Services
- Health Counseling and Home Care Services
Higher Education
- Eligible for Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing which can equivalent to B.Sc. Nursing
- Can pursue specialization courses like ICU, Dialysis, Oncology Nursing, etc.
Eligibility – GNM Nursing (Odisha)
- Educational Requirement: Passed +2 (any stream) with English
- Minimum Marks: At least 40% (UR), 35% (SC&ST)
- Age Limit: Min.17 year
- Gender: Both male and female candidates are eligible
📝 Admission Process – GNM
- Central Admission (Merit-Based)
Conducted by DMET, Odisha (Directorate of Medical Education and Training) –dmetodisha.gov.in
Selection is based on merit from +2 marks - Management Quota
Seats not filled through merit are allotted by college management - TOTAL SEATS: 60 per year
- APPROVED BY: Indian Nursing Council (INC), New Delhi
- AFFILIATED TO: Odisha Nurses and Midwives Examination Board, Bhubaneswar