Academics

Eligibility for Admission

• Candidates belonging to all categories for admission to the B.Sc.degree course in Nursing (Basic) should have passed at the qualifying examinations (Academic Stream) after a period of 12 years of study with the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry and Biology (Botany and Zoology)
• Every candidate before admission to the course shall submit to the principal of the institution a certificate of medical fitness from an authorised Medical Officer that the candidate is physically fit to undergo the academic Course.

Age Limit for Admission

• A Candidate should have completed the age of 17 years at the time of admission or should complete the said age on or before 31st December of the year of admission to the first year nursing course.

Eligibility Certificate

• A Candidates, who have passed any qualifying examination other than the Higher Secondary Course examination conducted by the Government of Tamil Nadu, shall obtain an Eligibility Certificate before seeking admission to any one of the affiliated Nursing institutions.

Registration

• A candidate admitted to the course in any one of the affiliated Nursing College shall register with this University by remitting the prescribed fees along with the application form for registration duly filled in and forwarded to the University through the Head of the institution within the stipulated date.

Scope for a Nursing After Graduation

With surplus private as well as government hospitals in India, there are various job opportunities for nursing graduates in both sectors. The rapid growth and privatization of the healthcare industry have enhanced employment in this sector. Each year the government hires 22,000 nurses. There is still a requirement of 4 lakh nurses in the country. Graduates can also apply for nursing posts at private healthcare centers. Following are some of the profiles that are available in this field:

• Staff Nurse
• Nursing Superintendent
• Nursing Service Administrators
• Community Health Nurse (CHN)
• Assistant Nursing Superintendent
• Director of Nursing
• Industrial Nurse
• Military Nurse
• Department Supervisor
• Deputy Nursing Superintendent
• Nursing Supervisor or Ward Sister
• Teacher of Nursing

Scope for a Nursing After Graduation

• Nursing is a healthcare profession focused on the care of individuals, families, and communities so they may attain, maintain, or recover optimal health and quality of life from birth to death.
• Nurses work in a large variety of specialties where they work independently and as part of a team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care. Nursing duties are manifold and cover a wide range of functions and responsibilities that depends with the level of qualification and the working environment.
• They can work in settings like: • Hospital • Nursing homes. • Clinics and Heath Department • Orphanages and old age homes • Military (Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines) • Community settings i.e. school nurse, health visitor. • Industrial houses and factories • Railways and public sector medical departments
• Training Institutes as educators • Home care, Palliative care, hospice • Public health agencies • Ambulatory care centers, extended care centres • offices, corporations, health-related industries, occupational settings • Mental health services • Private health care providers

It deals with the field of science and covers healthcare profession focused on the care of individuals, families, and communities so they may attain, maintain, or recover optimal health and quality of life from conception to death. The duration of A.N.M. Course is Two years. The course is very important and valuable that opens many job options after its completion.

A.N.M. Nursing Eligibility

• The minimum educational requirements shall be the passing of Higher Secondary school certificate examination (10+2), with minimum 45 percent marks.
• Admission is subjected to the satisfactory medical examination report.
• Female Candidates are eligible to apply.

Age Limit for Admission

• A Candidate should have completed the age of 17 years at the time of admission.
• Maximum age limit up to 35 years.

Scope for a ANM After the Course

ANM course also allow for good job opportunities and future prospects in the healthcare and medicine industry.

The Auxiliary Nursing and Midwifery is a discipline/course/field in nursing that acts as the entry point for anyone who aspires to pursue a career as a nurse in India.

This is perfect for those who have the urge for making a difference in society, serve the needy, while also contributing to a bigger picture of society, but were unable to enter the profession due to their academic background.

Some of the common employment areas where an ANM graduate can utilize their capabilities are given here:

• Rural Health Centres
• Community Health Centres
• Government Hospitals
• Government Dispensaries
• NGOs
• Nursing Homes
• Old Age Homes
• Private Hospitals/Clinics
• Government Health Schemes