In India, Nursing is the most respected, acclaimed, applauded, and highly demanded profession. In the healthcare industry, Nurses are alway known as devoted workers. They have always demonstrated their zeal in patient care and disease management. During the current worldwide pandemic, their work was beyond the call of duty.

For better primary treatment and day-to-day care to patients, Nurses are the primary workforce. They always play an important role in life saving treatment with the Doctors.

ANM vs GNM

ANM stands for “Auxiliary Nursing Midwifery” while the full form of GNM is “General Nursing and Midwifery”. Both the programmes are mainly focused on training of nursing. ANM programme is expected to illustrate the basic concept of nursing as well as first aid and primary medical care to patients, while GNM prepares students to care for patients on a large scale. This course is not limited to a single community function.

Here is the quick overview of both the courses:
ANM:

Full FormAuxiliary Nursing Midwifery
Duration2 Years
Eligibility10 + 2 from a recognised board
Entrance ExamsBy State Nursing Examination Boards
Age Limit17 to 35 Years
Average Starting SalaryRs. 12,000 - Rs. 18,000

GNM:

Full FormGeneral Nursing and Midwifery
Duration3 Years and 6 Months
Eligibility10 + 2 from a recognised board
Entrance ExamsBy State Nursing Examination Boards
Age Limit17 to 35 Years
Average Starting SalaryRs. 10,000 - Rs. 15,000

Course Curriculum

ANM Subjects:

  • Medical-Surgical Nursing
  • Health Promotion
  • Primary Healthcare Nursing
  • Child Health Nursing
  • Midwifery
  • Health Centre Management
  • Community Health Nursing
  • Mental Health Care
  • Gynecology and Midwifery

GNM Subjects:

  • Research & Statistics
  • Nursing Administration & Ward Management
  • Medical-Surgical Nursing
  • Community Health Nursing
  • Nursing Education
  • Child Health Nursing
  • Nursing Foundation
  • Bio-Science
  • Behavioral Science
  • Medical-Surgical Nursing

Employment Opportunities

After completion the course candidates can join one of the following places:

  1. Anganwadi Programmes
  2. Community Health Centres,
  3. Government and Private Hospitals,
  4. Private Clinics,
  5. Dispensaries,
  6. Government Jobs,
  7. Nursing Homes, etc.

Top Nursing Entrance Exams

  • AIIMS Nursing Exam
  • KGMU Exam
  • BHU Nursing Exam
  • AMU Nursing Exam
  • PGIMER Nursing Exam
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