GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery)
The Diploma course in General Nursing and Midwifery is a three-year programme approved by INC and WBNC. On successful completion, students shall be awarded a Diploma in GNM certificate.
Aims
- Prepare students to work effectively in the healthcare profession.
- Train students to accurately assess nursing needs and assist doctors in surgical procedures.
- Equip students to handle medical equipment and emergencies in operation theatres.
- Develop technical and interpersonal skills for career readiness and growth.
- Instill a ‘patient-first’ culture and strong professional ethics.
Clinical Experience
The clinical training is delivered through our parent hospital and affiliated healthcare institutions, matched carefully to the course requirements.
Career Opportunities
Graduates can pursue roles such as staff nurse or public health nurse in hospitals, clinics, and community settings.
Research
GNM students engage in foundational nursing research focused on improving care delivery, patient outcomes, and nursing education quality.
B.Sc. Nursing
The B.Sc. in Nursing is a four-year professional degree course recognised by INC and WBNC and affiliated to WBUHS. Graduates are awarded a B.Sc. Nursing degree and RNRM registration, qualifying them to work as Registered Nurse and Midwife.
Aims
- Prepare graduates to offer promotive, preventive, curative, and rehabilitative services.
- Enable independent decision-making in clinical and community health scenarios.
- Promote the ability to conduct research and improve nursing practices.
Objectives
- Apply knowledge from sciences to provide nursing care to individuals, families, and communities.
- Assess lifestyle and other factors affecting health.
- Provide nursing care using the nursing process and collaborate effectively.
- Demonstrate critical thinking and decision-making skills.
- Use modern technology and follow national health policies.
- Adhere to legal, ethical, and professional standards.
- Communicate effectively with patients and healthcare teams.
- Display basic teaching, management, and research skills.
- Understand and apply evidence-based practices.
Clinical Experience
Hands-on experience is provided through our parent hospital and carefully selected affiliated clinics suited to the course structure.
Research
Research is core to this program. Students work on group projects in their third year focused on improving nursing care and education, guided by experienced faculty.
Career Opportunities
B.Sc. Nursing graduates can begin their careers as staff nurses, public health nurses, clinical instructors, or pursue postgraduate studies and research opportunities in nursing.
