Diploma
in Nursing & Midwifery,
G.N.M
Affiliated to Karnataka State
Diploma Nursing Examination Board and Indian Nursing Council
The Institute prepares students
for the "A" Grade professionals in Nursing and Midwifery
conducted by Karnataka State G.N.M. Examination Board under the
auspices of the Director of Medical Education, Karnataka Nursing
Council, Government of Karnataka. This course is already recognized
by the Indian Nursing Council, New Delhi.
Objectives:
The nurses completing this course will be able to :
 |
| 1 |
Demonstrate awareness of and skills required in the Nursing
process in the provision of health care and Nursing of patients.
They will be competent to : |
| a |
Assess
the nursing needs of individuals, families and communities
throughout life, from birth to death ; |
| b |
Plan
appropriate action to meet their needs through competent
safe nursing care ; |
| c |
Take
appropriate action to help people retain or sustain
their best possible level of health in all its aspects. |
| d |
Work
with other members of the health team and community
in promotion of health, prevention of illness, restoration
of health and rehabilitation. |
| e |
Evaluate
effectiveness of nursing and health care activities. |
|
| 2 |
Apply
relevant knowledge from the humanities biological and behavioral
sciences in carrying out health care and nursing activities
and functions. |
| 3 |
Show sensitivity
and skill in human relationships and communication in her
daily work. |
| 4 |
Demonstrate skill in the use
of problem solving methods in nursing practice. |
| 5 |
Gain knowledge of health resources
in the community and the country. |
| 6 |
Demonstrate
leadership skills in working with the health team, community
and others in the provision of health care. |
| 7 |
Demonstrate understanding and
commitment to professional organizations. |
| 8 |
Demonstrate awareness of the
necessity of belonging to professional organizations. |
| 9 |
Demonstrate ability in self-awareness,
self-evaluation in personal and professional life. |
| 10 |
Promotion of health, precautions
against illness, restoration of health and rehabilitation. |
Eligibility :
| 1 |
PUC / PDC / HSC
/ 10 + 2, any group. |
| 2 |
Male
/ Female candidates with good conduct and sound health between
the age of 17 to 35 years are eligible |
| 3 |
Physical fitness must be ensured
by certification from a registered medical practitioner. |
| 4 |
General knowledge of English
is essential. |
Duration
: Three academic years and six months Internship.
Syllabus:
Theory & Practical
Anatomy and Physiology, Physics and Chemistry, Microbiology,
Psychology, Sociology, Nutrition, Hygiene - personal and environmental,
Health education and community Health Nursing, Fundamental of
Nursing including Practical.
First
Year |
| 1 |
Fundamentals of Nursing (including first aid, emergency
nursing, physics and chemistry) |
| 2 |
Anatomy & Physiology and
Micro Biology |
| 3 |
Community
Health Nursing I (includes Nutrition, Psychology, Sociology,
Hygiene Personal and Environmental, Health Education and
Communication Skill) |
| 4 |
Fundamentals of Nursing Practical - I
|
Second
Year |
| 1 |
Medical / Surgical Nursing (includes Pharmacology). |
| 2 |
Medical / Surgical Nursing
II (includes specialties like Eye, ENT, Gynecological Nursing,
Communicable Diseases and Orthopedic Nursing) |
| 3 |
Pediatric
Nursing, Mental Health and psychiatric Nursing |
| 4 |
Practical II : Medical / Surgical
Nursing |
| 5 |
Practical III : Pediatric and
Mental Health, Psychiatric Nursing |
Third
Year |
| 1 |
Midwifery
/ Alternate course for male students. |
| 2 |
Community Health Nursing-II
(includes Professional Trends, Management and Supervision). |
| 3 |
Practical
IV : Midwifery / alternate course for male students. |
| 4 |
Practical - V : Community Health
Nursing II |
* University / Board / Apex body
prescribed syllabus / Duration will be applicable.
