General Nursing & Midwifery Diploma
About This Programme
The Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) stretches to three and a half years of education combined with practical hands-on training.
The course prepares the student to be a general nurse capable of assisting communities and hospitals across a wide range of clinical needs — from medical and surgical wards to community health and midwifery.
With 60 sanctioned seats, the GNM programme at KNN offers a rigorous, structured pathway into the nursing profession with strong clinical exposure from the first year.
Who Can Apply
- Passed the two-year Pre-University examination or equivalent.
- Scored not less than 45% of marks in the optional subjects.
- Completed 17 years of age at the time of admission.
- Upper age limit of 35 years.
Course Outline
First Year
- Biological Science (Anatomy & Physiology and Microbiology)
- Behavioural Science (Psychology and Sociology)
- Fundamentals of Nursing
- Community Health Nursing
- English
Second Year
- Medical Surgical Nursing I (includes Pharmacology)
- Medical Surgical Nursing II (Specialities)
- Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing
- Computer Education
Third Year
- Midwifery and Gynaecology
- Community Health Nursing II
- Paediatric Nursing
Internship Period
- Educational Methods & Media for Teaching in Practice of Nursing
- Introduction to Research
- Professional Trends & Adjustments
- Administration & Ward Management
- Health Economics
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