Bangalore Baptist Hospital College of Nursing Bengaluru
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General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM)
Course
Diploma In General Nursing And Midwifery (GNM) Is A Three-Year Programme Aimed To Prepare Students To Work Effectively As Members Of The Health Team. This Job-Oriented Programme Comprises Subjects Like Nursing Fundamentals Anatomy & Physiology Psychology Biology Sociology And First Aid.The Programme 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 Theaters 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 Programme 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.
Duration
Course Duration | 3 Years |
Weeks Available | 52 Weeks |
Vacation | 4 Weeks |
Examination (Including Preparatory) | 2 Weeks |
Available Weeks | 46 Weeks |
Hours Per Week | 40 Hours |
Hours Available Per Academic Year (1st & 2nd Year) | 1840 (46 Wks × 40 Hours) |
2=3680 Hours Available For 3rd Year(Part1) | 960 (24 Wks × 40 Hours) |
Internship (Part II)
2 Weeks Examination | 1248 (26 Wks × 48 Hours)
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| Total=5888 Hours |
3rd Year 2 Weeks VacationCourse Of Instruction
FIRST YEAR
Subjects | Theory (Hours) | Practical (Hours) | |
Bio Sciences -Anatomy & Physiology. -Microbiology | 120 90 30 |
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Behavioral Sciences -Psychology -Sociology | 60 40 20 |
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Nursing Foundations -Fundamentals Of Nursing. -First Aid | 210 190 20 | 200 (Lab) | 680(Clinic) |
(22 Weeks) | |||
Community Health Nursing | 180 |
320 8 Weeks | |
-CHN-I | 80 | ||
- Environmental Hygiene | 30 | ||
-Health Education & Communication Skills | 40 | ||
-Nutrition | 30 | ||
Subjects | Theory (Hours) | Practical (Hours) |
English | 30 | - |
Computer Education | 15 | 15 |
Co-Curricular Activities | 10 | - |
TOTAL | 625 (16 Wks) | 1215 (30 Wks) |
1840 | ||
SECOND YEAR
Subjects | Theory (Hours) | Practical (Hours) |
Medical Surgical Nursing-I | 120 |
800 (20 Wks) |
Medical Surgical Nursing -II | 120 | |
Mental Health Nursing | 70 | 320 (8wks) |
Child Health Nursing | 70 | 320 (8wks) |
Co-Curricular Activities | 20 | - |
TOTAL | 400 (10 Weeks) | 1440 ( 36 Weeks) |
1840 | ||
THIRD YEAR Part-I
Subjects | Theory (Hours) | Practice (Hours) |
Midwifery &Gynaecological Nursing | 140 | 560 (14 Wks) |
Community Health Nursing-II | 90 | 160 (4 Wks) |
Co-Curricular | 10 | - |
TOTAL | 240 Hours (6 Weeks) | 720 Hours (18 Weeks) |
960 | ||
THIRD YEAR Part-II (Integrated Supervised Internship)
Theory Subjects | Theory (Hours) |
Nursing Education | 20 |
Introduction To Research And Statistics | 30 |
Professional Trends & Adjustments. | 30 |
Nursing Administration & Ward Management | 40 |
TOTAL | 120 (2 Weeks) |
Clinical Areas | Clinical Hours/ Weeks * |
Medical Surgical Nursing | 288(6 Wks) |
Community Health Nursing | 288(6 Wks) |
Child Health Nursing | 96(2 Wks) |
Midwifery And Gynaecological Nursing | 384(8 Wks) |
Mental Health Nursing | 96(2 Wks) |
TOTAL | 1152 (24 Weeks) |
- Night Duty Should Be Given In Clinical Area(S) In Rotation
- *43 Hours Per Week For Clinical And 5 Hours Per Week For Theory.
- The Students Posted In The Clinical Areas Should Be Accompanied By Teaching Faculty Of The School.
- The Same Practice Must Be Followed When Student Are Posted For Requisite Clinical Experience To Affiliated
- Hospital/Agency /Institution.
- The Nursing Teachers Must Actively Participate In Supervising, Guiding And Evaluating Students In The Hospital Wards, Health Centers And In The Community.
- 1:10 Teacher Student Ratio To Be Maintained During The Supervised Clinical Practice
SUMMARY OF TOTAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Area | 1st Year | 2nd Year | 3rd Year –I | 3rd Year –II (Internship) |
Nursing Foundation | 880 (22) | - | - | - |
Community Health Nursing | 320 (8) | - | 160 (4) | 288 (6) |
Medical Surgical Nursing | - | 800 (20) | - | 288 (6) |
Mental Health Nursing | - | 320 (8) | - | 96 (2) |
Child Health Nursing | - | 320-(8) | - | 96 (2) |
Midwifery And Gynecological Nursing | - | - | 560 (14) | 384 (8) |
Total | 1200 | 1440 | 720 | 1152 |
SCHEME OF EXAMINATION: FIRST YEAR
Paper | Subjects | Total Marks | Internal Assessment | Council/ Board Examination | Weightage | Duration Of Examination (Hrs.) |
II. | Behavioral Sciences | 100 | 25 | 75 |
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III. | Foundation Of Nursing - Fundamental Of Nursing - First Aid | 100 | 25 | 75 |
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IV. | Community Health Nursing -CHN-I -Environmental Hygiene -Health Education & Communication Skills -Nutrition | 100 | 25 | 75 |
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| 10% |
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| Practical – I Fundamental Of Nursing | 100 | 50 | 50 |
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SECOND YEAR
Paper | Subjects | Total Marks | Internal Assessment | Council/ Board Examination | Duration Of Examination (Hrs.) |
I. | Medical Surgical Nursing-I | 100 | 25 | 75 | 3 |
II. | Medical Surgical Nursing –II | 100 | 25 | 75 | 3 |
III. | Mental Health Nursing | 100 | 25 | 75 | 3 |
IV. | Child Health Nursing | 100 | 25 | 75 | 3 |
| Practical – I Medical Surgical Nursing | 100 | 50 | 50 | - |
| Practical-II Child Health Nursing | 100 | 50 | 50 |
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| Practical-III* Mental Health Nursing | 100 | 50 | 50* |
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Note:
* (Only School Examination, No Council/Board Exam
*Practical Examination For Psychiatric Nursing Is To Be Conducted At The Place Of Clinical Experience At The End Of Clinical Instruction By School,
Itself And Marks Shall Be Sent To The Council/Board.
THIRD YEAR Part-I*
Paper | Subjects | Total Marks | Internal Assessment | Council/ Board Examination | Duration Of Examination (Hrs.) |
I. | Midwifery & Gynecological Nursing | 100 | 25 | 75 | 3 |
II. | Community Health Nursing-II | 100 | 25 | 75 | 3 |
| Practical I Midwifery | 100 | 50 | 50 |
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| Practical – II Community Health Nursing | 100 | 50 | 50 |
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*Examination For Part-I Will Be Conducted At The End Of Third Year
THIRD YEAR Part-II (School Examination)
Paper | Subjects | Total Marks | Term Assessment | School Exam | Duration Of Examination (Hrs.) |
I. | Nursing Education And Introduction To Research And Statistics | 100 | 50 | 50 | 3 |
II. | Professional Trends & Adjustment, Nursing Administration And Ward Management | 100 | 50 | 50 | 3 |
Examination Guidelines
- Shall Have One Regular Examination Followed By Supplementary Examination In A Year.
- If A Candidate Fail They Can Be Promoted To Next Year
- A Candidate Can Take Any Number Of Attempts With A Condition That Maximum Period Allowed Is 6 Years. However All Previous Papers Need To Be Cleared Before Appearing In The Final Examination
- No Institution Shall Submit Student Average Internal Marks More Than 75% I.E., If 40 Students Are Admitted In A Course Than The Average Score Of The 40 Students Shall Not Exceed 75 Example Of 5 Students: A=25, B=20, C=22, D=21, E=24 Average This Will Not Be Accepted By The State Nursing Registration Council
- Minimum Pass Marks Should Be 50% In Each Of The Theory And Practical Paper Separately.
- Minimum Pass Marks Shall Be 40% For English Only.
- Theory And Practical Exams For Introduction To Computer To Be Conducted As School Exam And Marks To Be Send To The SNRC/ Board For Inclusion In The Mark Sheet.
- A Candidate Has To Pass In Theory And Practical Exam Separately In Each Of The Paper.
- If A Candidate Fails In Either Theory Or Practical Paper He/She Has To Re-Appear For Both The Papers (Theory And Practical)
- Maximum Number Of Candidates For Practical Examination Should Not Exceed 20 Per Day
- All Practical Examination Must Be Held In The Respective Clinical Areas.
- One Internal And One External Examiners Should Jointly Conduct Practical Examination For Each Students.
Eligibility
- 10+2 With English Having 40% Of Marks In Vocational ANM Course From The School Recognized By Indian Nursing Council.
- 10 +2 With English Having 40% Of Marks In Vocational Stream-Health Care Science From A Recognized CBSE Board/State/Center Registered ANM With Pass Mark.
Higher Studies
You Can Pursue B. Sc Nursing (Post Certificate/ Post Basic) After GNM. After Graduation, You Can Opt For M. Sc Nursing Or PG Diploma In Nursing And Boost Your Career Prospects.
Career Opportunity
After Successfully Completing These Courses You Will Become A “Nurse”. There Are Wide Employment Opportunities For GNM Diploma Holders. ... Mostly They Work In Areas Like Government And Private Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Old Age Homes, Orphanages, Various Industries, Sanatoriums And Armed Forces
As A Qualified Nurse, You Will Be Expected To:
- Assess The Nursing Needs Of The Patients
- Provide Effective Care To The Patients
- Solve Problems In Nursing Practice
- Monitor The Condition Of The Patients
- Assist In Research Activities
- Communicate The Patient’s Requirements To The Doctor
- Set Up The Medical Equipment In Operation Theaters
- Give Medications And Treatments Such As Catheterization, Irrigation, Enema, Massage, And Douches To The Patient As Per The Doctor’s Advice.
- Clean The Patient Rooms, Bathrooms, Examination Rooms, And Other Patient Areas Prepare Documents And Reports Of The Patient’s Behavior And Complaints.
- Apply Dressings, Slings, Stockings, Or Support Bandages Under The Direction Of The Nurse Or The Doctor. In Various Government Run Primary Health Centers Throughout India.
Community Health Nurse
Local Hospitals, Trauma Centers, Government Agencies, Schools, And NGOs Hire GNMs As A Community Health Nurse For Various Roles Like:
- Controlling The Spread Of Communicable Diseases
- Supporting The Patients In Their Disease Management
- Educating The Local Community About Common Health Problems
- Helping In Social Healthcare Programs
- Providing prenatal care and education to the expectant mothers about maternal nutrition and childbirth
