Announcement |
General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM)
Vikram School of Nursing conducts General Nursing and Midwifery Course, of 3 1/2 Years duration. The course is recognized by the Karnataka State Nursing Council and the Indian Nursing Council and has an intake of 60 students per year. Admission is once in a year and is open to candidates from all parts of India provided they meet the basic requirements.
Approved by :KNC & INC, New Delhi, Affiliated to KSDNEB, Bangalore and Recognized by Government of Karnataka
Eligibility : Minimum 17 Years of age, +2 / PUC pass With 40% (any group)
Duration : The course consists of 3 Years.
Course Commencement : October
Total intake : 60
The course consists of 3 Years.
At the end of three Years of study, the student is expected to :
- Have the aptitude, knowledge and skill necessary for assessing nursing needs of the individuals throughout the life-cycle, families and communities.
- Apply relevant knowledge from biological and behavioural sciences in planning and carrying out safe nursing care activities.
- Co-operate with other members of the health team in the hospital or in the community in prevention of disease, promotion of health, restoration of health and rehabilitation.
- Impart health knowledge to individuals and groups through health education.
- Demonstrate skill in the use of problem solving methods in nursing practice.
- Demonstrate ability to supervise and guide auxiliary personnel who are part of the nursing team.
- Demonstrate understanding of and commitment to professional behaviour.
- Carry out the above in the true spirit of service to fellowmen and be committed to the welfare of our country.
| Subjects | No. Of Hrs Theory | No. of Hrs Practical |
| Anatomy & Physiology | 90 | |
| Microbiology | 30 | |
| Psychology | 40 | |
| Sociology | 20 | |
| Fundamentals of Nursing | 190 | 200 lab / 680 clinicals |
| First Aid | 20 | |
| Community Health Nursing I | 80 | 320 |
| Environmental Hygiene | 30 | |
| Health Education & Communication Skills | 40 | |
| Nutrition | 30 | |
| English | 30 | |
| Computer Education | 15 | 15 |
| Co-curricular activity | 10 | |
| Total | 625 | 1215 |
| Grand Total | 1840 | |
| Subjects | No. Of Hrs Theory | No. of Hrs Practical |
| Medical Surgical Nursing I | 120 | 800 |
| Medical Surgical Nursing II | 120 | |
| Mental Health Nursing | 70 | 320 |
| Child Health Nursing | 70 | 320 |
| Co-curricular activities | 20 | |
| Total | 400 | 1440 |
| Grand Total | 1840 | |
| Subjects | No. Of Hrs Theory | No. of Hrs Practical |
| Midwifery & Gynaecology | 140 | 560 |
| Community Health Nursing II | 90 | 160 |
| Co-curricular activities | 10 | |
| Total | 240 | 720 |
| Grand Total | 960 | |
| Subjects | No. Of Hrs Theory |
| Nursing Education | 20 |
| Introduction to research & statistics | 30 |
| Professional trends & adjustment | 30 |
| Nursing administration & ward management | 40 |
| Total | 120 |
Attendance,Progress & Conduct:
Each student must have a certificate of satisfactory attendance, progress and conduct from the principal of the college of Nursing to be examination. A minimum of 80% attendance is required in each subject for both theory and practical. Attendance of 10% may be condoned by the Vice Chancellor on the recommendation of the principal based on the genuinety of the case.
Internal Assessment:
There shall be an internal assessment which follows the principles enuciated by the University in each subject, for which 20% of the marks are set apart and these will be added to the final marks in the University examination. There shall be a minimum of two assiGNMents and three periodical tests in every subject each year, to assess the progress of the candidates.
If a candidate fails in examination, his/her internal assessment shall be assessed again. If he/she is a regular student for the second attempt only, and the marks obtained, which ever is higher, will be considered.