- Duration
- 3 years
- Seats
- 60
- Taught in
- Prashant Nursing Training School
A three-year nursing diploma with 60 seats
General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) is a three-year diploma programme taught at Prashant Nursing Training School, Muzaffarpur. The programme has 60 seats.
You train in the college’s laboratories and on the wards of Prashant Memorial Charitable Hospital (PMCH), the hospital that runs the college.
You can apply if you meet these requirements
- Class 12 pass.
- Minimum age 17 years.
- Medically fit.
Call the admission office for the subject requirements.
Admissions are open. Call the admission office to confirm the current session and how to apply.
Your studies progress year by year
The Indian Nursing Council’s syllabus for this course covers:
Year 1
Year 1 builds foundations in body sciences, nursing, first aid and community health. You learn how the body works and practise basic nursing care in the laboratory. Health education and communication help you explain everyday health needs to patients and families.
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Microbiology
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Fundamentals of Nursing
- First aid
- Community Health Nursing I
- Environmental Hygiene
- Health Education & Communication Skills
- Nutrition
- English
- Computer Education
Year 2
Year 2 develops your understanding of medical, surgical, mental health and child nursing. You study the needs of patients with different illnesses and at different ages. Supervised practice helps you relate these needs to observation, nursing care and communication with the healthcare team.
- Medical Surgical Nursing I
- Medical Surgical Nursing II
- Mental Health Nursing
- Child Health Nursing
Year 3
Year 3 connects midwifery and community health with ward management. You study care during pregnancy and childbirth alongside the health needs of families in the community. Nursing administration introduces you to organising ward work and maintaining the records needed for continuity of care.
- Midwifery & Gynaecological Nursing
- Community Health Nursing II
- Nursing Education
- Introduction to Research and Statistics
- Professional Trends & Adjustments
- Nursing Administration & Ward Management
You train on the wards of the college’s own hospital
You train on the wards of PMCH under the supervision of the college’s nursing faculty and the hospital’s doctors and healthcare staff. Postings follow your course, year of study and curriculum. Attention to hygiene and clear communication form part of this supervised care. Read clinical training and From training to practice at PMCH for more information.
Prashant Memorial Charitable Hospital is NABH Entry Level certified.
After this course: practice and further study
| Route | What it involves |
|---|---|
| Staff nursing | You may work as a staff nurse in government and private hospitals and community health services, subject to registration with the state nurses’ council. |
| Further study | You may continue to Post Basic B.Sc Nursing, subject to its admission requirements. |
Graduates of the college may apply for staff nurse posts at PMCH, the hospital that runs the college. Appointments follow the hospital’s recruitment requirements.
Contact admissions for the application steps and fees
Female students who have scored 70% or above in Class 12 receive a scholarship of ₹1,00,000.
Fee details are given on enquiry.
See Admissions for the application steps. Call +91 75440 01593 or +91 91029 99942, Monday to Saturday, 8:00 to 17:00.
Questions about this course
How long is the course and how many seats are there?
The programme lasts three years and has 60 seats.
Can I apply after Class 12?
You must have passed Class 12, be at least 17 years old and be medically fit. Call the admission office for the subject requirements.
Where will I train?
You train in the college’s laboratories and on the wards of PMCH under supervision. Clinical postings follow your course, year of study and curriculum.
Ragging is prohibited and is a punishable offence.