General Nursing and Midwifery Course (GNM)
The diploma programme in General Nursing and Midwifery started in 1943 at School of Nursing attached to General Hospital and was shifted to Medical College campus in 1954. The college in collaboration with Priyadarsini Institute of Para Medical Sciences (PIPMS) offers diploma programme for students of special component (SC) category. The course has an annual intake of 33 students out of which 6 seats are reserved for male candidates. The course is under the Kerala Nurses and Midwives council.
The aim of this nursing program is to :
- To prepare nurses with a sound educational programme in nursing to enable them to function as efficient members of the health care team, beginning with the competencies for first level positions in all kinds of health care settings.
- To help nurses make maximum contribution to the society as useful and productive individuals, citizens as well as efficient nurses.
- To serve as a base for further professional education and specialization in nursing.
- To prepare nurses to keep pace with latest professional and technological developments and use these for providing nursing care service.
- The duration of course is 3 years. Minimum education eligibility criteria for admission are plus two or equivalent examination with 40% marks from any recognized board. However science is preferable. For admission details visit www.dme.kerala.gov.in.
- The syllabus and scheme of examination is as per Indian Nursing council. For more details visit www.indiannursingcouncil.org, www.nursingcouncil.kerala.gov.in