ANM

Auxiliary Nursing Midwifery 

 

Auxiliary Nurse Midwifery in Nursing is a two year undergraduate certificate-level course in Medical Nursing.The duration of the course varies for different institutes, It oftenly ranges from 1 to 3 aca

demic years. Minimum Eligibility to ANM Course is 10+2 level of education with minimum aggregate of 45% marks.

Admission to the course is based on the round of counselling conducted after the candidate

’s qualification of a relevant entrance test. The course may also be offered on part-time basis in some institutes.

The course is offered at leading Indian institutes such as:

  • Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu
  • Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune, Maharashtra
  • Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research – [JIPMER]
  • Bharati Vidyapeeth University – [BVU], Pune
  • Symbiosis International University – [SIU], Pune

The average tuition fee charged for the course in India ranges between INR 10,000 and 5 lacs.

The course deals with the field of medicine, and covers components of the healthcare. It focuses on providing medical care to individuals, families, and communities, so they may attain, maintain, or recover optimal health and quality of life from conception to death. Course syllabus varies across different ANM Nursing Colleges.

Such professionals are hired in capacities such as Clinical Nurse Specialist, Legal Nurse Consultant, Forensic Nurse, Madam In-charge & Helper, Teacher & Junior Lecturer, Travelling Nurse, Receptionist & Entry Operator, Brand Representative, Sale-purchase Assistant and Emergency Room Nurse, Midwife Nurse, etc.

Successful graduates of the course can expect anything between INR 3 to 20 Lacs as annual salary in the industry, increasing with experience and skillset.

 

ANM in Nursing: Course Highlights

Tabulated below are some of the major highlights of the course.
 
Course LevelDiploma
Duration2 years
Examination TypeSemester System
Eligibility10+2 with minimum aggregate 50% marks in the Science stream
Admission ProcessBased on counselling after qualification of entrance test.
Course FeeINR 10,000 to 5 Lacs
Starting SalaryINR 3 to 20 lacs per annum
Top Recruiting CompaniesIndian Red Cross Society, Indian Nursing Council, State Nursing Councils, Kailash Hospital, Metro Hospital, AIIMS, Fortis Hospital, Orphanage, etc.
Top Recruiting AreasMedical Colleges, Nursing Homes, Self-Clinic, Medical Labs, Medical Content Writing, Community Healthcare Centres, etc.
Job PositionsClinical Nurse Specialist, Legal Nurse Consultant, Forensic Nursing, Madam, In-charge & Helper, Teacher & Junior Lecturer, Travelling Nurse, Receptionist & Entry Operator, Brand Representative & Hyper, Sale-purchase Assistant, Emergency Room Nurse & Midwife Nurse, among others.

 

ANM in Nursing: What is it About?

Nursing is the medical specialty of caring for the sick, and maternity care is a profession that focusses on providing help to the mother during work and pregnancy.

Nursing is an important part of healthcare sector. Nurses have the responsibility to ensure the smooth functioning of health organisations such as Hospitals, Dispenseries, NGO’s, etc.

Subjects covered within this course’s curriculum include Anatomy & Physiology, Biological Science, Microbiology, Behavioral Science, Sociology, Psychology, Fundamentals of Nursing, and First Aid.

The program aims to produce skilled general nurses, with qualities such as:

  • Flexibility, adaptability, empathy, organizational skills and time management.
  • Leadership skills, determination and tenacity, ability to conduct research.
  • Physical fitness.
  • Good communication and observation skills which are crucial to good nursing.
  • Constant alertness to changes in patients’ conditions and subsequent implications in terms of care.

ANM Nursing makes students capable of finding job opportunities in various nursing, midwifery and other related jobs in health organisations. Students can also opt for pursuing higher studies such as B.Sc. Nursing degree.

ANM in Nursing: Eligibility

Listed below are the minimum eligibility criteria for candidates interested in pursuing ANM Nursing are required to fulfil.

  • Successful completion of the 10+2 level of education, from a recognized educational Board.
  • A minimum aggregate score of 45% (40% for SC/ST candidates) at the 10+2 level.
  • Candidates must have science subjects in their 10+2 education.

ANM in Nursing: Admission Process

Most ANM Nursing Colleges offering the course admit students based on performance in a relevant entrance test followed by a round of PI (Personal Interview), wherein general aptitude for the course is tested. Admission process generally varies across colleges. The final admission to ANM Nursing course depends on candidates score in entrance exam and PI.

Eligibility Of the Auxiliary Nursing Midwifery [ANM] (Nursing)

10+2