BNTC School of Nursing and Paramedical Science
General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM)
General Nursing and Midwifery or GNM is a 3-year course with additional and compulsory 6 months internship at a healthcare establishment. Students who want to build a career in nursing can pursue this course.
Besides 3 years of theoretical knowledge, future nurses need to undergo a 6-month mandatory internship in a healthcare centre to gain practical knowledge. These centres can be nursing homes, hospitals, etc.
Eligibility
The minimum eligibility criteria for students are to complete Class-12 in Science Stream. Admissions to our institute are made through an entrance exam set by Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board.
The course is designed to help students learn about the various technicalities involved in patient handling. Nurses need to take care of the patients and assist doctors in providing quality healthcare to patients.
Scope of GNM
Therefore, students who aspire to build a career in nursing should pursue this course. After completing the course, you can work as a staff nurse, home nurse, community health worker, basic health worker, rural health worker, etc.
GNM Nursing Syllabus
First-Year Syllabus
Biological Sciences – 120 hours
1) Anatomy and Physiology – 90 hours
Introduction to anatomical terms
Organization of body cells, organs, tissues, etc.
Skeletal system muscular system cardio-vascular systems
2) Microbiology – 30 hours
Introduction and Scope of Microbiology
Micro-organisms
Infection and its transmission
Immunity
Introduction to Laboratory Techniques
Behavioural Sciences – 60 hours
1) Psychology – 40 hours
Introduction
Psychology of Human Behaviour
Learning
Observation
Intelligence
Personality
2) Sociology – 20 hours
Concept, Scope, and Nature of Sociology
The Individual
The Family
The Society
The Community
Economy
Fundamentals of Nursing – 215 hours
1) Fundamentals of Nursing – 175 hours
Introduction to Nursing
Nursing care of patient/client basis
Nursing care and needs of a patient
Assessment of patient
Therapeutic nursing care
Introduction to Pharmacology
2) First Aid – 20 hours
Importance of First-Aid
First-Aid in emergency situations
Community Emergencies
3) Personal Hygiene – 20 hours
Concept of Health
Maintenance of Health
Physical Health
Mental Health
Second-Year Syllabus
Biological Sciences – 120 hours
Medical Surgical Nursing – I (Including Pharmacology) – 140 hours
Introduction
Nursing Assessment
Patho Physiological Mechanism of Disease
Altered Immune Response
Clinical Pharmacology
Medical Surgical Nursing – II (Specialities)- 120 hours
1) Communicable Diseases
Review of infection
How it spreads and its control preparation
Care and administration of antisera and vaccines
Isolation – review of epidemiology and control measures management of various infectious diseases
2) Ear, Nose & Throat
Assessment of the functions of ear, nose, and throat
Disorders and diseases of the ear, nose, and throat
Management of disorders and diseases of ear, nose, and throat
3) Oncology/skin
Nursing Management of Patients with abnormal cell growth
Classification of cancer detection and prevention
Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing – 70 hours
Introduction
History of Psychiatry
Mental Health Assessment
Community Mental Health
Psychiatric Nursing Management
Mental Disorders
Computer Education – 30 hours
Introduction to computers and disk operating systems
Introduction to word processing
Introduction to database graphics and use of Statistical packages
Computer-aided teaching and testing
Third – Year Syllabus
Midwifery and Gynaecological Nursing – 120 hours
Introduction
Reproductive System
Nursing Management of pregnant women
Nursing Management of women in Labour
Complications of pregnancy and its management
Community Health Nursing – II – 100 hours
Health System in India
Healthcare services in India
Health planning in India
Specialized Community health services
Vital health statistics
Pediatric Nursing – 70 hours
The concept in child healthcare
The Newborn
The Healthy Child
Children with various disorders and disease
Welfare of children
