High Demand for Nurses Globally and in India
– The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates a global shortage of 5.9 million nurses as of 2020. It is estimated that there will be a shortage of 4.5 million Nurses by 2030. India faces a shortage of approximately 2.4 million nurses, as per the Indian Nursing Council (INC). With the Indian healthcare sector growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22%, the demand for skilled nurses is expected to continue rising.
Integral Role in Healthcare
– Nurses comprise nearly 59% of the global healthcare workforce, making them indispensable to the delivery of quality healthcare services (WHO). In India, the INC states that nurses account for over 30% of the total healthcare workforce.
Community Health Nursing: A Catalyst for Public Health
– In India, community health nurses are instrumental in delivering primary healthcare services in rural and remote areas. The National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) relies heavily on these professionals to achieve its goals. Community health nurses in India contribute significantly to maternal and child health, immunization programs, and health awareness campaigns, impacting millions of lives.
Diverse Career Opportunities and Professional Growth
– In India, nursing offers a wide range of career opportunities, from clinical practice to academia and administration. With increasing recognition and support for advanced nursing education, more nurses are pursuing higher degrees and specialized training. The nursing profession offers diverse career paths, including specialties in critical care, gynaecology, paediatrics, geriatrics, oncology, and more.
Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is a humanitarian, spiritual leader and an ambassador of peace and human values. Through his life and work, Sri Sri has inspired millions around the world with a vision of a stress-free, violence-free world. He has designed programs that provide techniques and tools to live a deeper,
more joyous life and has established non- profit organizations that recognize the human identity beyond the boundaries of gender, race, nationality and religion.
One of Sri Sri’s unique contributions to the process of self‐development is the Sudarshan Kriya® , a powerful breathing
technique that facilitates physical, mental, emotional and social well‐being. It incorporates specific natural rhythms of the breath, harmonizing the body, mind and emotions.
The General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM) Diploma is a comprehensive 3-year program designed to prepare students for a career in nursing. This course equips students with the essential skills and knowledge required for effective healthcare delivery and patient care.
Eligibility:
To be eligible for the GNM program, candidates must have completed their Plus 2 (12th grade) from any stream—Arts, Commerce, or Science—with English as a compulsory subject. A minimum of 40% in overall marks is required for admission.
The GNM curriculum covers various aspects of nursing education, including fundamental nursing, community health nursing, and midwifery. The program emphasizes both theoretical and practical training, ensuring that students are well-prepared for real-world clinical practice.
Patient Care is a core component of the GNM course, where students learn to provide comprehensive care to patients across different healthcare settings. This includes understanding patient needs, administering medications, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals.
The program also includes extensive clinical practice in hospitals and healthcare facilities, allowing students to gain hands-on experience. This practical exposure is crucial for developing the competencies required to become effective Registered Nurses (RN) and Nurse Practitioners (NP).
Upon completion, graduates can pursue various nursing careers in hospitals, clinics, community health centers, and other healthcare institutions. The GNM Diploma opens up numerous opportunities for further education and specialization, making it a valuable step towards a fulfilling career in nursing.
Operating in 180 countries, The Art of Living is a non-profit, educational and humanitarian organization founded in 1981 by the world-renowned humanitarian and spiritual teacher – Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. All our programs are guided by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravishankar’s philosophy: “Unless we have a stress-free mind and a violence-free society, we cannot achieve world peace.”
The Art of Living community is diverse and attracts people from all walks of life.
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Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar believes that just information is not education. It is culturing our behavior and attitude. It is our ability to perceive things better. The purpose of education is to increase awareness. Only an education that can nourish inbuilt virtues can impart
true intelligence.
Established by Dr Prathap C Reddy in 1983, Apollo Healthcare has a robust presence across the healthcare ecosystem. From routine wellness & preventive health care to innovative life-saving treatments and diagnostic services, Apollo Hospitals has touched more than 120 million lives from over 120 countries, offering the best clinical outcomes.
We join hands with Apollo Hospitals for our student’s Clinical Rotations and Internship at their Bengaluru Hospital.
Welcome to Sri Sri Institute of Nursing Sciences & Research Center, that aims to provide excellent Nursing education, practice and research of International standards. Nursing as a profession has come a long way from just serving people, to maintenance of health standards, advanced education and research.
Prof. Reena Ravi S. MSc (N) (PhD)
Principal SSION
