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NCS Code: 3222.0100
A General Nurse and Midwife (GNM) provides healthcare support to patients in hospitals, clinics, and community health centres. They assist doctors, monitor patient health, administer medicines, provide emergency care, and support mothers during pregnancy and childbirth. GNM professionals play a vital role in patient care, maternal health, and community healthcare services across the medical and public health sectors.
Problem Solving & Teamwork
Communication skill
Compassion, patience & adaptability
Analytical Thinking
Dr. B. K. S. Saroja, a renowned Indian nurse and healthcare leader. She started her career as a nursing student with a deep passion for patient care. She worked tirelessly in hospitals and community health programs. Through dedication and continuous learning, she rose to become the President of the Trained Nurses’ Association of India (TNAI) and contributed significantly to improving nursing education and professional standards in the country. Her journey shows how commitment, compassion, and hard work can help nurses grow from providing bedside care to shaping healthcare policies and strengthening the nursing profession across India.
GNM professionals can build careers not only in hospitals but also through independent healthcare services. They can establish home-based nursing services, maternity support services, elderly care centres, or community health clinics. With experience and further specialisation, nurses may also start nursing training institutes or health awareness programmes. Entrepreneurship in healthcare requires professional registration, strong clinical skills, and dedication to patient care.
Hearing Impairment (with aids)
Orthopaedic Disabilities (mild)
Mild Learning Disabilities
Partial Vision Impairment