The General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) course is designed to provide comprehensive training for students aspiring to become skilled nurses. Below is a general outline of the course content, which may vary slightly depending on the institution:
1st Year:
- Anatomy and Physiology:
- Structure and function of the human body systems (e.g., skeletal, muscular, circulatory, respiratory, digestive).
- Understanding normal body functions and systems.
- Microbiology:
- Study of microorganisms, infection control, and hygiene practices in healthcare settings.
- Nursing Foundations:
- Introduction to nursing, basic care practices, communication skills, and professionalism.
- Pharmacology:
- Basics of pharmacology, drug classification, actions, side effects, and administration.
- Sociology:
- Understanding of societal health needs, family dynamics, and healthcare delivery.
- Nutrition:
- Study of dietary needs, nutrients, and their impact on health.
2nd Year:
- Medical-Surgical Nursing:
- Principles and practices for providing care to patients undergoing surgery or suffering from acute or chronic illnesses.
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology Nursing:
- Care during pregnancy, labor, and postnatal periods. Women’s health issues and diseases.
- Child Health Nursing:
- Nursing care for newborns, infants, children, and adolescents.
- Mental Health Nursing:
- Understanding mental health disorders, counseling techniques, and care practices for patients with psychiatric conditions.
- Community Health Nursing:
- Public health concepts, health promotion, disease prevention, and care in rural and urban communities.
3rd Year:
- Nursing Administration:
- Principles of healthcare management, leadership, and organizational practices in healthcare institutions.
- Medical-Surgical Nursing (Advanced):
- Advanced practices in caring for patients with complex medical or surgical conditions.
- Midwifery and Gynaecological Nursing (Advanced):
- Advanced knowledge in delivering care during labor, childbirth, and postnatal care for mothers and babies.
- Ethics and Law in Nursing:
- Understanding ethical and legal issues in nursing practice, patient rights, and nursing responsibilities.
- Practical Training/Internship:
- Hands-on clinical training in hospitals or healthcare facilities, where students apply their theoretical knowledge in real-world settings.
Additional Topics:
- Health Education and Communication:
- Teaching health promotion, disease prevention, and care practices to patients and communities.
- Emergency Care and First Aid:
- Training on handling emergencies and providing basic life-saving interventions.