PURPOSE 

The   purpose of the General Nursing   programme is to prepare general nurse who will function as member of the health team beginning with competencies for first level   position in both hospital and community.

General Objectives of the Course:

The nurse completing this course will be able to:-

1.     Demonstrate awareness of, and skills required in the nursing process in the provision   of health care and nursing of  patient. They will be competent to assess the nursing needs of individuals, families and communities throughout life from birth to death.

-         Plan   appropriate action to meet their needs through competent safe nursing care.

-         Take   appropriate   action   to help people retain and sustain their best possible level of health in all its aspects.

-         Work with others members of the health team and community in promotion of health, prevention of   illness, restoration of health and rehabilitation.

-         Evaluate   effectiveness   of nursing and health care activities.

2.     Apply relevant knowledge from the humanities biological and behavioral sciences in carrying out health care and  nursing  activities and functions.

3.     Show sensitivity and skill in human relationship and communication in her daily work.

4.     Demonstrate skill in the use of problem solving methods in nursing practice.

5.     Gain   knowledge of   health   resources in the community and the country.

6.     Demonstrate leadership skills in   working with the health team, community and others in the provision of health  care .

7.     Demonstrate understanding of and commitment of professional behaviors.

8.     Demonstrate awareness of the necessity of belonging to professional organization.

9.     Demonstrate ability in self-awareness, self-evaluation in personal and professional life.

10. Promotion of health, precautions against illness, restoration of health and rehabilitation.

11. An ANM/MPHW(F) undergoing the course will be able to:-

a.      Provide preventive, primitive and emergency health care in rural area.

b.     Provide midwifery and childcare service in a rural community.

c.     To train birth attendants/ASHA etc.