GNM: General Nursing and Midwifery
Duration3 years, taught in English
Eligibility10+2 with 40% marks in any stream
Alongside classroom theory, practical hospital training is of paramount importance, and the course includes field training in community nursing and midwifery. After GNM you can work in hospitals, private clinics, schools and rehabilitation centres as a home care nurse, infection control nurse, ICU nurse or OT nurse. You can also study further for Post Basic Nursing, which is equivalent to B.Sc. Nursing, and then work in educational institutions as well.
Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing (PB B.Sc.)
Duration2 years, exams held annually
EligibilityGNM after 10+2 (preferably Science); registered nurse and registered midwife with a State Nursing Registration Council
This degree programme is affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka, and approved by the Karnataka State Nursing Council and the Indian Nursing Council. It prepares nurses to take on responsibility as nurse specialists, consultants, educators and clinical specialists through classroom and clinical teaching and educational visits. The scope covers nursing education, clinical nursing and public health nursing in community settings.
B.Sc. Nursing
Duration4 years
EligibilityHigher Secondary (H.S.) with Science stream
Nursing training is a big decision that deserves some thought before you commit. B.Sc. Nursing courses in West Bengal are in high demand, because nurses have earned a name not just in West Bengal but across other states of India, Nepal and Bangladesh. Application forms usually start to be issued at the end of January, and fees vary from state to state.
IICD can help you with admission to B.Sc. and GNM Nursing courses in INC-approved colleges in Kolkata, West Bengal, Karnataka, Jharkhand and other states across India. Students from Nepal and Bangladesh who are interested in nursing courses in India are always welcome.
M.Sc. Nursing
Duration2 years, exams held annually
EligibilityB.Sc., PC B.Sc. or PB B.Sc. Nursing recognized by the Indian Nursing Council, with at least 55% aggregate
Experience1 year after B.Sc. Nursing in a hospital of at least 100 beds, a community health programme, or a school or college of nursing (PB B.Sc. holders: before or after the degree)
Teaching is combined with clinical experience in the chosen specialty. Students submit a dissertation as part of the programme and gain experience in organizing a workshop and conference with faculty support.
Clinical specialisations
- Medical Surgical Nursing
- Community Health Nursing
- Child Health (Pediatric) Nursing
- Psychiatric (Mental Health) Nursing
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology Nursing
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