GNM stands for General Nursing and Midwifery, It is a diploma-
level course suitable for those pursuing a clinical nursing career.
GNM emphasizes teaching Nursing students the importance of
the community, community health care, and Midwifery.
In 1980 permission to start the course in General nursing and
Midwifery was Obtained from the Karnataka Nursing Council,
and the first batch of G.N.M course was started in January
1981.
Massive Demand for Midwives and Nursing Professionals.
WHO states that midwifery and nursing workforces account for
about 50% of global healthcare.
The demand for nursing professionals and GNMs is increasing
in all these sectors. As the nursing job is highly flexible, you can
get jobs wherever you move across the globe. Also, several
non-healthcare industries offer higher job opportunities for
GNM nurses and other nursing professionals.
Less Theory - More Practical
Only Female
12th Pass or Equivalent
with aggregate of 40% Marks
Government and private hospitals
Varied industries, including oil and gas extraction industries,
insurance and employee benefits, on-site occupational nurses
Nursing homes
Old Age Homes
Orphanages
Armed forces
Foreign Countries Job
The expected salary for an GNM can range from INR 35,000 to INR
70,000 per month for fresher level. Based on the experience and
performance, the salary may increase in the futureÒ
In addition to salary, GNM jobs also offer a number of benefits such
as foreign job, job security, opportunities for career advancement,
society respect and opportunities for training and development.