Nursing Courses

Gopala Gowda Shanthaveri Memorial School & College of Nursing

Approved by KNC & INC, New Delhi, Affiliated to RGUHS & KSDNEB, Bangalore and Recognized by Government of Karnataka

Gopala Gowda Shanthaveri Memorial School & College of Nursing established during the year 1996 is one of the renowned Nursing Colleges in India which carries a rich health care heritage from its own Hospital. To meet the growing demand for skilled and hi-tech Nurses for patients' care, the Hospital management planted the first seed for Health Care Educational Institution in Mysore, thus lead to the formation of Gopala Gowda Shanthaveri Memorial School & College of Nursing.

GENERAL NURSING & MIDWIFERY (GNM)

Approved by KNC & INC, New Delhi, Affiliated to KSDNEB, Bangalore and Recognized by Government of Karnataka
DURATION – 3 Years
ELIGIBILITY – Pass in HSC/PUC/+2 with 40% aggregate
COURSE COMMENCEMENT – October
TOTAL INTAKE – 40 Seats
MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION – ENGLISH

ABOUT THE COURSE:

The GNM programme teaches the students to take care of the individuals who are sick and help them to attain full recovery. The GNM students are given training on various aspects like emergency response, compassion, individual care and many more.

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.
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