Diploma in GNM
Started in 1981, The Ramakrishna Mission Sevashrama School of Nursing, Vrindavan is duly affiliated to the Uttar Pradesh State Medical Faculty Lucknow and the Indian Nursing Council, New Delhi. It conducts the three-year Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery course (GNM) with an intake of thirty girls every year, following the syllabus prescribed by and the rules and regulations framed by the Indian Nursing Council. Selection of candidates is based on their performance in the Written Test followed by Interview and Medical Fitness Test. The students are offered FREE board and lodging during the entire course.
The medium of instruction of this course is English. The diploma holders of this institution are eligible to work anywhere in India and abroad.
The motto of the Sevashrama is ‘Serving Man is Serving God’.This envisages serving the patients with the spirit of devotion and commitment, regardless of their caste, creed, status or religion. Hence,besides training the students to acquire knowledge and develop skills,the School inculcates in them a positive attitude to carry out their duties as competent professional nurses. We believe that the GNM course should prepare nurses for first level positions in nursing in both the hospital and the community.
We recognize the inter-dependence of nursing and allied professions in promoting, maintaining and restoring health. Hence,we consider it our responsibility to help our students develop pride in the profession and to guide them in their future prospects.
Duration of the Course: Duration of the Diploma Course in General Nursing and Midwifery is 3 years. The maximum period allowed to complete General Nursing and Midwifery Course is 6 years as per U.P. State Medical Faculty, Lucknow
Admission of students shall be once in a year.
Syllabus: Syllabus of the course shall be as revised by the Indian Nursing Council from time to time.
No. of Seats: The maximum intake of students per year in Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery Course in this School is 30
Eligibility
Candidates with –
- A minimum of 40% marks in 10+2 or an equivalent qualifying examination of any recognized board, including State Open School recognized by State Governments and National Institute of Open School (NIOS) recognized by Central Government.
- Must have English as a subject with 40% marks in the qualifying examination.
- Science in 10+2 is preferable.
- ANM course from a school recognized by Indian Nursing council with a minimum of 40% marks
- 10+2 with English having 40% of marks in Vocational Stream-Health Care Science from a recognized CBSE board/Centre.
- Registered ANM with pass mark.
- Minimum age for admission will be 17 years (as on 31st December of that year). The upper age limit is 35 years.
- Should possess good knowledge of English and Hindi.
- Candidates should be medically fit
Subjects
| S.No. | Subject | Theory Hrs. | Practical Hrs. |
| FIRST YEAR | |||
| 1 | Biological Science (Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology) | 120 | Nil |
| 2 | Behavioral Sciences (Psychology, Sociology) | 65 | Nil |
| 3 | Nursing Foundations with Fundamentals of Nursing and First Aid | 220 | 924 |
| 4 | Community Health Nursing (CHN-I) with Environmental Hygiene, Health Education & Communication Skills, and Nutrition | 185 | 336 |
| 5 | English | 30 | Nil |
| 6 | Computer Education | 15 | 20 |
| 7 | Co-curricular Activities | 20 | Nil |
| TOTAL HOURS | 655 | 1280 | |
| SECOND YEAR | |||
| 1 | Medical, Surgical Nursing 1 (including Pharmacology) | 130 | 840 |
| 2 | Medical, Surgical Nursing 2 (specialities) | 130 | |
| 3 | Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing | 70 | 336 |
| 4 | Child Health Nursing | 70 | 336 |
| 5 | Co-curricular Activities | 20 | Nil |
| TOTAL HOURS | 420 | 1512 | |
| THIRD YEAR (Part – I) | |||
| 1 | Midwifery and Gynaecological Nursing | 140 | 588 |
| 2 | Community Health Nursing – II | 100 | 168 |
| 3 | Co-curricular Activities | 12 | Nil |
| TOTAL HOURS | 252 | 756 | |
| THIRD YEAR (Part – II) | (Integrated Supervised Internship) | ||
| 1 | Nursing Education | 20 | Nil |
| 2 | Introduction to research and statistics | 30 | Nil |
| 3 | Professional Trends and Adjustment | 30 | Nil |
| 4 | Nursing Administration and Ward Management | 40 | Nil |
| TOTAL HOURS | 120 | Nil |
Fees Structure
| S.No. | Particulars | First Year | Second Year | Third Year |
| 1 | Admission Fee * (Non-refundable) | 3,000 | NIL | NIL |
| 2 | Tuition Fee | 40,000 | 45,000 | 50,000 |
| 3 | Hostel & Mess Fee | NlL | NIL | NIL |
| 4 | Library Fee | 1,000 | NIL | NIL |
| TOTAL | 44,000 | 45,000 | 50,000 |
- *Note: To be deposited immediately after the Medical Fitness Test
- ADDITIONAL FEE STRUCTURE
| S.No. | Particulars | First Year | Second Year | Third Year |
| 1 | Uniform (salwar, kurta, apron) | 2,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| 2 | Books | 3,000 | 2,700 | 1,500 |
| 3 | Examination Fee | 3,500 | 3,500 | 3,500 |
| 4 | Clinical Experience Fee in Psychiatry | NIL | 5,000 | NIL |
| 5 | Registration Fee & Smart Card | NIL | NIL | 1,750 |
| TOTAL | 8,500 | 12,200 | 7,750 |
Scholarship
- Deserving candidates will be offered scholarships in the Second Year and Third Year of the course based on their overall performance in the previous board examinations and their conduct at the School.
- The finalization of the names of such beneficiaries will solely rest with the selection committee headed by the Secretary.
Extra Curricular activities
The school has a well-equipped recreation room with TV, musical instruments, facilities for badminton and other indoor games, etc. The students can make use of these facilities during their leisure time. Apart from this, the students get multiple opportunities to display their talent in various fields like singing, dancing, essay & poem-writing, arts & crafts, rangoli, etc.
- Educational tours and picnics are also arranged for the students occasionally.
- Knowledge-enhancing and educative programmes are shown to the students with a video projector in the School, Hostel and Hospital.
