General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM – Diploma Course)
General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM – Diploma Course)
Overview
A comprehensive 3-year diploma program approved by State Nursing Council designed to prepare skilled, compassionate, and technically competent nursing professionals ready to serve in hospitals, community settings, and public health services.
Course Highlights Approval and Affiliation: As per State Nursing Council and H. N. B. Uttarakhand Medical Education University (HNBUMU), Dehradun Duration: 3 years (including integrated practical training) Eligibility: 10+2 (any stream) Teaching Approach: Classroom learning, skill lab sessions, clinical rotations, and community postings
Year-wise Curriculum Structure 1st Year
Theory Subjects
Biological Sciences
Anatomy & Physiology
Microbiology
Behavioral Sciences
Psychology
Sociology
Nursing Foundations
Community Health Nursing – I
First Aid
Environmental Hygiene
Nutrition
English
Practical / Clinical Training
Nursing practice in skill labs
Basic bedside nursing procedures
Ward management introduction
Community health field visits
2nd Year
Theory Subjects
Medical-Surgical Nursing – I & II
Mental Health Nursing (Psychiatric Nursing)
Child Health Nursing
Practical / Clinical Training
Rotations in:
Medicine & Surgery
Pediatrics
Psychiatry
OT/ICU exposure
Community postings (urban/rural health centers)
3rd Year
Part A – Theory
Midwifery & Gynecological Nursing
Community Health Nursing – II
Nursing Administration & Ward Management
Part B – Internship (Integrated) – 6 Months
Compulsory Clinical Rotations:
Midwifery (Labour room, postnatal, antenatal)
Medical & Surgical wards
Pediatric wards
Mental Health Nursing
Community Health (PHC/CHC)
Emergency & Casualty
Operation Theatre
Night duties as per HNBUMU norms
Total Training Hours (Approx.)
1st Year: ~880 clinical hours
2nd Year: ~1170 clinical hours
3rd Year + Internship: ~1290 clinical hours
GNM graduates can work in:
Government & private hospitals
PHCs, CHCs, and district hospitals
Military/paramilitary medical units
Old age homes & rehabilitation centers
Home healthcare services
NGOs and global health programs
Further studies: Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing, B.Sc. Nursing (Bridge Course), MBA Hospital Administration, etc.
Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates must have passed the 10+2 examination (or equivalent) in any stream—Arts, Science, or Commerce from a recognized board.
Admission Procedure:
1- Uttarakhand Nursing Counselling
2- Merit-Based Admission based on 12th standard marks and/or CUET scores
General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM – Diploma Course) Fee Structures
