Nursing is an important and integral part of the healthcare sector. In the smooth functioning of different types of health organizations, nurses play a crucial role. Nursing is the discipline that focuses on rehabilitation, care or treatment of patients. Rehabilitation and maintaining the good health of patients and the prevention of diseases is the main objectives of the above-mentioned actions. ANM course makes students capable of working as basic health workers by providing efficient training to them.

What is  ANM?

ANM stands for Auxiliary Nursing and Midwifery course which is a job oriented course. It is related to the field of nursing and 12th standard passed students may enter the field of nursing after choosing this course. It is a 2 years long Diploma program which specially focuses on the treatment of women, children and old age people. It often varies from 1 to 3 academic years according to different colleges.

To train students and make them capable of taking up nursing practice in rural areas is the main aim of the course. ANM Diploma holders may also work in an urban setup. With a minimum aggregate of 45% marks in 10+2 level of education is the minimum eligibility to pursue the ANM Course. In this article you will be reading about ANM admission process, syllabus, course details, eligibility criteria, job profiles and career prospects available after completing the course.

Course Details 

It is a Diploma Level course known as ANM course. 

Duration

The course is 2 years long. 6 months are dedicated towards an internship in 2nd academic year. Successful candidates may register themselves as a registered nurse after completing this course.

Age limit

Age of the candidate should not be less than 17 years of age and not be more than 35 years of age.

Educational qualifications

Candidate who wants to take admission in ANM should have passed 10+2. Science and Arts stream are the most preferred ones according to the website of Indian Nursing Council. Minimum aggregate marks can be different from one institute to another. 

Syllabus

Let us run through some important subjects present in this course, to get a better idea about the course structure.  

• Community Health Nursing
• Nutrition
• Environmental Sanitation
• Hygiene
• Infection and Immunization
• First Aid
• Primary Medical Care
• Communicable diseases
• Community health problems
• Child health care
• Midwifery
• Mental Health
• Health Centre Management

Admission Process for ANM

Most of the institutes give admission to candidates based on the marks scored by them in 10+2 board examination as they follow the ‘direct admission’ process. Seats are allotted to deserving applicants. Private screening tests and interviews are also used in the admission process in case of some reputed institutes.

Some Nursing Colleges also conduct entrance test followed by a round of PI (Personal Interview) and students get admission on the base on performance in the entrance exam.

Some Entrance Exams for ANM Admission

• JIPMER Nursing Entrance Exam
• PGIMER Nursing
• Adesh University Nursing Admission
• AIIMS Nursing Entrance Exam
• BHU Nursing Entrance Exam
• Indian Army Nursing & GNM
• KIMS University Nursing Entrance
• NEIGRIHMS Nursing

Career scopes after ANM

Job Prospects

Nurses do not remain unemployed. They easily get jobs in orphanages, old age homes, industries, private and government-run hospitals, nursing homes, sanatoriums and the armed forces. They can also take up teaching and administrative positions in medical colleges and nursing schools. 

Pay Packet

Nurses can earn a monthly salary that is in the range of Rs 7,000 to Rs 17,000 who are new to this profession. Highly experienced nurses may earn up to Rs 72,000 per month.

Different Roles, Different Names

• General nurses – Nurses working in nursing homes, hospitals and medical establishments. To take care of patients, assist doctors and perform administrative duties is their primary job.
• Midwives – Provide assistance during childbirth and take care of expecting mothers is the specialty of these nurses.
• Health workers – Provide medical aid to people living in rural areas.

Top Companies

• All types of hospitals and nursing homes
• The armed forces
• Educational institutions and industries
• Special centres such as orphanages, old age homes
• The Indian Red Cross Society
• Indian Nursing Council and various State Nursing Councils
• Various Nursing Schools and Associations