General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM) is a diploma-level nursing course that prepares individuals to become qualified and skilled nurses who can provide care to patients across various healthcare settings. The GNM program covers a wide range of subjects related to nursing and midwifery, including anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, medical-surgical nursing, maternal and child health nursing, community health nursing, mental health nursing, and nutrition.

Key Areas of Study:

1. Fundamentals of Nursing: Basic nursing concepts and skills, infection control, hygiene, vital signs monitoring, wound care, etc.
2. Medical-Surgical Nursing: Care of patients with medical and surgical conditions, pre-operative and post-operative care, pain management, and medication administration.
3. Maternal and Child Health Nursing: Care of pregnant women, newborns, and children, including prenatal care, labor and delivery assistance, postpartum care, and pediatric nursing.
4. Community Health Nursing: Providing nursing care within communities, preventive health measures, immunization programs, family planning, and health education.
5. Mental Health Nursing: Understanding and caring for individuals with mental health issues, psychosocial interventions, and therapeutic communication.
6. Midwifery: Basic skills and knowledge required for assisting in childbirth, providing antenatal and postnatal care, and managing maternal and neonatal complications.

Arunachal University of Studies aims to provide high-quality midwifery education to strengthen the national health coverage. The GNM program at AUS is designed to meet international standards and empower students to provide essential services to mothers and newborns in humanitarian settings. The university is committed to educating and training the best medical and nursing professionals, particularly focusing on empowering women in midwifery to ensure the health and well-being of mothers and babies.