Hi,

Below are the Career path & further studies after GNM Nursing -:

After GNM, one may register with State Nurse Registration Council as R.N.R.M. After this, one may work and gain some work experience. This qualification can be used to join Bsc Nursing (Post Basic) program offered by INC recognized institutes. After completing the Bsc program, one will be awarded a Nursing Degree. Using this Nursing Degree, one may find a job in India or abroad. If you want to study further, you may go for the following courses

• Msc in Nursing
• PG Diploma in Nursing

The above mentioned PG programs can be used to specialize in any one of the many nursing specialties available. If one want to go for further advanced programs, M.Phil. and PhD programs are available. If you follow the career path, you could go on and add additional qualifications, other than the GNM Diploma. These additional qualifications will drastically boost your career prospects.

Employment Opportunities after GNM :

1. Primary Healthcare worker

In various government run primary health centres throughout India.

2. Nurse educator or Nursing tutor.

Those interested in academics can take up the job of a nurse educator to teach the licensed practical nurses (LPN) and registered nurses for entry into the nursing practice. You can also provide continuing nursing education to the staff in the patient care settings. You can also take up the teaching job in the nursing schools and colleges.

3. Community Health Nurse

Local hospitals, trauma centres, government agencies, schools, and NGOs hire GNMs as a community health nurse for various roles like: Controlling the spread of communicable diseases Supporting the patients in their disease management Educating the local community about common health problems Helping in social healthcare programs Providing prenatal care and education to the expectant mothers about maternal nutrition and childbirth.

Hope this information helps you.

Good Luck.