JAMMU AND KASHMIR GNM NURSING ADMISSION 2022, COLLEGES, JOBS, SALARY AND MORE

 

Introduction

GNM or General Nursing and Midwifery is a diploma level course of a duration of 3 years and six months. The course consists of a study duration of 3 years and 6 months for internship to gain experience. The course is designed to train students in handling the patients who are sick or have any kind of injury. In other words, the course is designed to develop skills and knowledge pertaining to treatment and patient care.

In order to apply for the course, students must have completed 10+2 with biology as core subject from any recognized board. Students who have completed FMPHW/MMPHW can also apply for the course on lateral entry basis. The admission to the course is done through an entrance exam conducted by JKBOPEE. But keeping in view the current situation of COVID-19, the admission to the course is done on merit basis. Students are admitted to the course on the basis of marks obtained in class 12^th and/or in FMPHW.

Table of Contents

Course Highlights GNM J&K

GNM Admission Process J&K

GNM Entrance Exams J&K

GNM Eligibility Criteria

Types of GNM

Course Syllabus for GNM

GNM Colleges in J&K

GNM Scope

GNM Jobs & Placements

FAQs

 

Course Highlights GNM J&K

Course Name	General Nursing and Midwifery
Course Type	Diploma
Course Duration	3.5 Years
Examination Type	Yearly
Eligibility	10+2 with Science Subjects/ FMPHW
Admission Process	Merit/ Entrance Based
Course Fee
Top Job Roles	Clinical Nurse Specialist, Legal Nurse Consultant etc.

 

GNM Admission Process J&K 2022

After completing 12^th with science subjects or FMPHW from any recognized board (JKBOSE, CBSE etc.) or university, students can apply for the admission through BOPEE once the official admission notification is out. In Jammu and Kashmir, the admissions to the course are done on Merit basis. After applying on the official website of JKBOPEE, students need to wait for the merit list issued by the conducting body on their official website jkbopee.gov.in. After that, a counselling process will be scheduled and the eligible students will be allotted colleges accepting the admissions and the allotment list will be provided accordingly.

GNM Entrance Exams J&K 2022

The entrance exam conducted for admission to GNM course in J&K include

·        Common Entrance Test for GNM (12^th base /lateral entry)

GNM Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for admission to GNM in J&K course are as below:

·        Students must have completed 12^th with science subjects or FMPHW from any recognized board or institute.

·        Students must be permanent resident of J&K

Course Syllabus for GNM

1st Year	2nd Year
Anatomy and Physiology	Pharmacology
Physiology	Medical Surgical Nursing
Microbiology	Medical Surgical Nursing- II
Nutrition	Psychiatric Nursing
Community Health Nursing	Orthopedic Nursing
Sociology	Ophthalmic Nursing
Personal Environmental Hygiene	Community Health Nursing
Fundamentals of Nursing	Communicable Diseases
Health Education	Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing
First Aid	Computer Education
Communication Skills	--------
3rd Year
Advanced Community Health Nursing
Community Health Nursing-II
Pediatric Nursing
Midwifery and Gynecology
Educational Methods and Media for Teaching in Practice of Nursing
Health Economics
Administration and Ward Management
Introduction to Research
Professional Trends and Adjustment

 

GNM Colleges in J&K

In Jammu and Kashmir, there are more than 20 colleges providing the course General Nursing and Midwifery. Some of the top colleges providing the course are:

College Name	Location
Govt. AMT School	Bakshi Nagar Jammu
Govt. GNM School	Akhnoor
Govt. GNM School	Kathua
Govt. GNM School	Udhampur
Govt. GNM School	Kulgam
Govt. GNM School	Pulwama
Govt. AMT School	Kupwara
Govt. AMT School	Srinagar
Govt. School of Nursing	Anantnag
Govt. School of Nursing	Baramulla
Acharya Shri Chander Institute of Nursing Education	Jammu
BR Kohli Institute of Paramedical Sciences	Ramban
BR School of Nursing	Jammu
BMS Institute of Paramedical Science	Jammu
Hussain Paramedical Institute and Nursing Sciences	Doda
Indian Institute of Paramedical Sciences	Kathua
Indian Institute of Technical Training	Jammu
Florence Paramedical Institute	Anantnag

 

GNM Scope

GNM in J&K is having a good scope as there are lots of hospitals, clinics etc. providing jobs for candidates with GNM course. Post completing the course, candidates are paid a salary range of 240,000 INR to 900,000 INR per annuum.

Students can also continue with their studies by pursuing courses after completing GNM course. Students can pursue courses like BSc Nursing, MSc Nursing, PhD Nursing etc.

GNM Jobs & Placements

There is a huge requirement of nursing and medical care in health sector of Jammu & Kashmir. Candidates with GNM course are placed in both public and private sectors. Some of the top job profiles are listed below.

Job Profile	Salary (INR)
Legal Nurse Consultant	530,000
Forensic Nurse	490,000
Clinical Nurse Specialist	450,000
Travelling Nurse	240,000
Professor	910,000

 

FAQs

 

Ques-1. Can I apply for GNM after 12^th with arts subjects?

Ans- students with arts subjects need to first pursue FMPHW/MMPHW and then they can apply for GNM course on lateral entry basis.

Ques-2. Can I pursue GNM after FMPHW/MMPHW?

Ans- Yes, students who completed MMPHW/FMPHW can pursue GNM.

Ques-3. What is the Salary after GNM?

Ans- the salary after completing GNM ranges from 240,000 INR to 900,000 INR per year.

Ques-4. How to apply for GNM through BOPEE?

Ans- Students need to visit the official website of JKBOPEE and apply for the entrance exam once the notification is released.

Ques-5. What are the courses after GNM to Pursue?

Ans- students can pursue the below courses after completing GNM from any recognized institute:

• ·        BSc Nursing
• ·        MSc Nursing
• ·        PhD Nursing