Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM)
ANM stands for Auxiliary Nurse Midwife. ANM is a diploma-level course in nursing that prepares individuals to work as healthcare professionals providing basic nursing care, maternal and child health services, and community health services in rural and urban areas. ANM courses are typically offered by recognized nursing institutions or hospitals and are regulated by the respective health authorities in a particular country or region.
ANM courses typically cover topics such as anatomy and physiology, maternal and child health, community health nursing, primary healthcare, nutrition, and first aid. The duration of ANM courses may vary, but they usually span 2 years, including theoretical instruction, practical training, and clinical experience.
Upon completion of an ANM course, can work as auxiliary nurse midwives, community health workers, health educators, or health supervisors in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, community health centers, and rural healthcare facilities. ANMs play a crucial role in providing healthcare services, particularly in rural and underserved areas, and contribute to maternal and child health, disease prevention, and health promotion.
General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM)
students who want to work in clinical nursing, GNM is the most sought-after course. The GNM full-form course will help aspirant learns and gets expertise to deal with the sick and women during their pregnancy.
The full form of the GNM course is a 3 years 6 months diploma level course with a mandatory internship for 6 months. A candidate who finished the 10+2 level from a recognised board with science subjects (Physics, Biology, and Chemistry) can apply for the GNM nursing course.
The process of GNM nursing admission may vary from one university to another. However, the GNM course is mostly intended to get the candidates ready to address the needs of a patient and to have a clinical methodology while dealing with sick persons.