NURSING

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The field of medicine is one field that will continue to exist forever. Medicine is a need for humankind. Healthcare is a basic necessity. Similarly, in the field of medicine, nurses are the backbones of the entire sector.

There are various courses available for nursing. From diploma studies to postgraduate studies, the students have opportunities across various stages. Nursing is a career that most individuals opt for. It provides an opportunity for people to work with the health sector and help and serve people in need. 

Nursing is a key component of our healthcare system. In today's world, Nursing Course has a lot of scopes. Candidates with a Nursing course can enjoy a variety of job opportunities in the private as well as public sectors. Graduates also have the option of continuing their studies and pursuing postgraduate courses in the discipline. Nursing is an extremely rewarding profession, especially when compared to the variety of possibilities available to students interested in pursuing a career in medicine.

In a country like India, where medical facilities are developing at a rapid speed, qualified nurses are in high demand. And demand is expanding not only in metropolitan areas but also in the rural areas. Therefore, Nursing Course is considered one of the most popular and preferred courses among medical aspirants in India.

Course Level

                        ANM                                - Diploma

                        GNM                               - Diploma

                        B.Sc Nursing                   - Degree/ Graduation

                        P.B. B.Sc Nursing           - Degree/ Graduation

                        M.Sc Nursing                  – Post Graduation

Duration

                        ANM                                - 2 Years

                        GNM                               - 3 Years 6 Months

                        B.Sc Nursing                   - 4 Years

                        P.B. B.Sc Nursing           - 2 Years

                        M.Sc Nursing                  – 2 Years

ANM (Auxiliary Nursing Midwifery)

ANM Nursing Course, or Auxiliary Nursing Midwifery, is a two-year nursing diploma course. After passing their class 12 exam with any stream, interested candidates can apply for an ANM diploma The ANM diploma is the most fundamental diploma course that can be pursued as a first step toward a career in nursing.

ANM holders are village-level female health worker in India who serves as the first point of contact between the community and health services.  ANMs are regarded as the bottom of the healthcare pyramid’s workers.

Students of ANM diploma programme can begin their careers in community health centers in both urban and rural areas.

ANM students learn about maternity care and how to help new mothers during pregnancy and after delivery. Candidates are also educated on various aspects of healthcare with the goal of improving the health of patients, families, and society as a whole.

ANM Eligibility

To be admitted to ANM course, one must meet certain eligibility requirements. The criteria may differ from one college to the next, but the general criteria listed below can be applied to all institutes.

v    Candidates must have passed the 10+2 level of education from a recognized educational board.

v    Candidates must have completed 10+2 any subject (Arts, Science & Commerce)

v    At the 10+2 level, a minimum aggregate score of 40% (35% for SC/ST candidates) is required.

v    The candidate must be 17 years old on or before December 31st of the year of taking admission.

v    The candidate’s maximum age should not be more than 35 years old.

 

ANM Admission Process

Aspirants seeking admission for the ANM course will be admitted based on their performance in the common entrance exams conducted by state authority and direct admission facilities are also available in most of the colleges.

v    The direct admission process is seen in most of the ANM colleges in India.

v    Here, candidates will be picked up based on the scores that they have acquired in the intermediate exams.

v    If their scores are better than the cut off marks, released by the college, they will be eligible to get permission for admission.

v    Also, there is merit-based admission in some of the colleges, which are done via conducting entrance exams.

 

GNM (General Nursing & Midwifery)

GNM stands for General Nursing and Midwifery which has huge scope in India.

The academic program of the GNM course is 3.5 years including internship.

 Nursing is a discipline that focuses on care, treatment or rehabilitation of patients. Nurses possess knowledge about the care of patient and medicines. They are trained to assist the doctors in supervised or independent setups.

The students from arts background are also eligible for the GNM course.
The job criteria are also streaming for GNM students in India and offer good salaries to the candidates. If you want to go further in the same field then the growth rate high on the charts.

In India as well as in abroad the career opportunities in nursing are huge. As there is a need for more healthcare professionals in every country and the nurse plays the role of the foundation stone in the healthcare system.

 GNM Eligibility

To be admitted to GNM course, one must meet certain eligibility requirements which are as follows.

v    10+2 with 40% marks in aggregate from any recognized board.

v    If you are from the arts stream then also you are eligible for GNM course.

v    In some college English should be compulsory subject at 12^th standard

v    5% relaxation in total marks for SC/ST candidates.

v    Registered ANM.

v    10+2 with Vocational ANM or Health Care science.

v    Minimum 17 years to maximum 35 years of age.

 GNM Admission Process

The majority of GNM admissions are made through state-run entrance exams. Once a year, these entrance exams are held. Students who are eligible may take the tests, which they must pass in order to qualify.

On the other hand a lot of Colleges invites direct admission on 12^th Marks basis.

You can contact our counselor to know more about GNM admission.

 

B.Sc Nursing

B.Sc Nursing or Bachelor of Science in Nursing is a 4-year undergraduate course in the field of medical science. Aspirants who have passed class 12 with biology are eligible to apply for B.Sc Nursing. 

As the course inculcates the art of nursing the sick and the wounded, its curriculum includes subjects like physiology, anatomy, biochemistry, nutrition, psychology, etc, all related to the human body. Therefore, B.Sc Nursing is centered around people and society, focusing on attaining, maintaining, and recovering optimal health. 

Nursing is a respectable and decent profession that not only pays handsomely but also provides the satisfaction of aiding the sick.

 B. Sc Nursing has a diverse range of job opportunities in India, especially in the healthcare and teaching fields.

INC (Indian Nursing Council) has also validated a number of top-level government and private-sector job positions for the nursing graduates.

 Due to rapid growth of health care industry in India, job prospects for nurses are higher than ever before.

 An expanding number of hospitals, nursing homes, and medical facilities are emerging in vast speed and, the government, for its part, is working hard to boost the country's nursing industry. 

B.Sc Nursing Eligibility  

A candidate seeking admission should have

v    10+2 with science subjects viz, Physics, Chemistry and Biology and English.

v    Obtained at least 45% (Forty Five) percent of the total marks in science subjects and English of the qualifying examination.

v    Relaxation of 5% in case of Scheduled Caste or a Scheduled Tribe.

v    10+2 vocational course with 5 subjects including Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English.

v   The candidate should have completed 17 years on or before 31st day of December of the year of admission.

v   Candidate shall be medically fit.

 B.Sc Nursing Admission Process

BSc Nursing Admission is based on a state or national level entrance exam. Some colleges take direct admission based on 12^th marks.

BSc Nursing Admission in AIIMS is done on the basis of the AIIMS BSc Nursing Entrance Exam.

Some of the most popular entrance exams conducted for BSc Nursing are AIIMS Bsc Nursing Entrance Exam, MNS Entrance Exam, JIPMER, BHU UET etc

Several states conduct counseling rounds after the NEET exam to offer BSc Nursing admission. NTA has revised the NEET Eligibility Criteria for BSc Nursing admission. The upper age limit to appear in NEET-UG has been scrapped. 

You can contact our counselor to know more about GNM admission.

 

P.B. B.Sc Nursing

Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing (PB-B.Sc.) is a two-year undergraduate programme designed to inculcate an in-depth understanding of advanced level nursing. Under this programme, aspirants brush up their learning to provide complete medical care to the patients.

 The students acquire both surgical and non-surgical nursing skills that prepare them for varied real-world clinical and hospital settings.

The programme prepares students to take independent decisions in nursing situations and play a major role in treating patients with care and compassion.

 The programme curriculum comprises subjects like Maternal Nursing, Medical & Surgical Nursing, Microbiology and Mental Health Nursing.

The broad area of the study involves Introduction to Nursing Research & Statistics which enables them to solve problems related to nursing using scientific methods.

 The programme transmutes students to industry-trained professionals with a strong understanding of the philosophy objectives and responsibilities of nursing as a profession.

P.B. B.Sc Nursing Eligibility  

A candidate seeking admission must have

v    Hold a diploma in General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM).

v    Be a registered Nurse.

v    Be medically fit.

v    Have good personnel and professional record.

v    No candidate who is above 48 years of age on 31st December of the year of admission shall be eligible.

 P.B. B.Sc Nursing Admission Process

Admission to the Post Basic BSc Nursing course is done via both merit and entrance exam basis.

PB BSc Nursing Admission in top colleges takes place through Entrance exams. Colleges like AIIMS, CMC and PGIMER conduct their own entrance exams.

Most of the colleges take admission on merit basis.

To know more about admission process, please contact us.

 

M.Sc Nursing

M. Sc. Nursing or Master of Science in Nursing is a two-year post-graduate academic course in Nursing that deals in preparing professionals who are focused on providing healthcare to families, individuals, and communities by maintaining proper health practices and even helping them recover from diseases.

There are various M.Sc. Nursing specializations in India that students can opt for. Here is a list of the specializations for candidates’ reference. 

v   Medical and Surgical Nursing

v   Gynecology and Obstetrics Nursing

v   Pediatric Nursing

v   Neuroscience and Mental Health Nursing

v   Psychiatric Nursing

v   Critical Care Nursing

v   Oncological Nursing

v   Neonatal Infant and Newborn Nursing

v   Nephrological Nursing

M.Sc Nursing Eligibility  

A candidate seeking admission must have

v    The candidate should be a Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife or equivalent with any State Nursing Registration Council.

v    The minimum education requirements shall be the passing of B. Sc Nursing/Post Basic B. Sc Nursing with minimum of 55 % aggregate marks.

v    5% relaxation of marks for SC/ ST candidates.

v    For Post Basic B. Sc Nursing (1 year of work experience after GNM or P.B.B.Sc.).

v    Minimum one year of work experience after B. Sc (N).

v    Candidate shall be medically fit.

 M.Sc Nursing Admission Process

Some of the colleges in India offering Direct Admissions i.e., admissions are offered based on the merit obtained by students in B.sc Nursing or its equivalent from a recognized board.

Or through various entrance examinations such as AIIMS PG Exam, MET, DSAT, etc which are conducted by the institute or university and followed by the other rounds such as GD and PI rounds if any. 

Candidates are shortlisted for the Counseling round based on the overall marks scored. 

To know more about admission process, please contact us.