Auxiliary Nurse and Midwife (ANM)

Guidelines to Start A.N.M. Course

  • Any organization under the Central Government,  State  Government, Local body or a Private or Public Trust, Mission,  Voluntary organization registered under  Society  Registration  Act  or  a  Company   registered   under companies act  wishes  to  open  an ANM  Training  School,  should obtain  the  No  Objection/Essentiality  certificate   from   the   State Government.
  • The  Goa Nursing Council  on  receipt  of  the  proposal  from  the Institution to start  ANM  training  program along with a copy of  No  Objection/Essentiality  certificate obtained from   the   State Government, will  issue a consent letterand undertake  the  first inspection to assess suitability with regard to physical  infrastructure, clinical facility and teaching faculty  in  order  to  give  permission  to start the program.
  • The institution shall obtain  the  approval  from Indian Nursing council as per INC guidelines
  • Institution will admit the students only after taking approval of Indian Nursing council and Examination Board of the state.
  • The Goa Nursing Council will conduct inspection every year till the first batch completes the program. Permission will be given year by year till the first batch passes out.

Competencies

On completion of the course, the ANM will be able to:

  • Appreciate the concept of holistic health and understand the influence of socioeconomic and environmental factors on the health status of the community.
  • Identify health problems/needs and resources in the community and mobilize social support for active participation of the community in healthcare activities
  • Provide preventive, promotive, restorative and emergency health care to individuals and community as required.
  • Provide treatment of minor ailments.
  • Provide skilled midwifery services to all mothers  in  the  community and refer mothers at risk to hospitals.
  • Provide skilled care to all neonates in community and refer neonates at risk to the appropriate levels.
  • Render skilled child care services at home, clinic and school.
  • Guide/Train birth  attendants,  Anganwadi  workers  (AWW)s,  other community health activists and volunteers.
  • Provide need-based information and counseling related to health  of individuals, family and groups.
  • Participate in all the National health and Family welfare programmes at community level.
  • Act as a team member in the health care delivery system.
  • Coordinate and collaborate with the other health team members and community based organizations, non-govt. organizations (NGO)  and village administration.
  • Manage the health centre including  equipments  and  supplies,  and maintain the records in order to provide quality based people friendly services.
  • Updates knowledge and skills for professional and personal growth.

Nursing

Guidelines to Start B.Sc. Course

  • Any organization under the Central Government,  State  Government, Local body or a Private or Public Trust, Mission,  Voluntary  registered under  Society  Registration  Act  or  a  Company   registered   under companies act wishes to open  a  School/College  of  Nursing,  should obtain  the  No  Objection/Essentiality  certificate   from   the   State government.
  • The Goa Nursing Council  on  receipt  of  the  proposal  from  the Institution to start  B.Sc. program along with a copy of  No  Objection/Essentiality  certificate obtained from   the   State Government, will  issue a consent letter and undertake  the  first inspection to assess suitability with regard to physical  infrastructure, clinical facility and teaching faculty  in  order  to  give  permission  to start the program.
  • The institution shall obtain the approval from Indian Nursing council and University.
  • Institution will admit the students only after taking approval of Indian Nursing Council and University.
  • The Goa Nursing Council will conduct inspection every year  till  the first batch completes the program. Permission will be given year by year till the first batch completes the training.

Competencies

On completion of the four year B.Sc. Nursing program the graduate will be able to:

  • Apply knowledge from physical, biological, and   behavioral sciences, medicine including alternative systems and nursing  in providing nursing care to individuals, families and communities.
  • Demonstrate understanding of life style and other factors, which affect health of individuals and groups.
  • Provide nursing care based on steps of nursing process in collaboration with the individuals and groups.
  • Demonstrate critical thinking skill in making decisions in all situations in order to provide quality care.
  • Utilize the latest trends and technology in providing health care.
  • Provide promotive, preventive and restorative health services  in line with the national health policies and programmes.
  • Practice within the framework of code of ethics and professional conduct, and acceptable standards of practice within the legal boundaries.
  • Communicate  effectively  with  individuals   and   groups,    and members  of  the  health  team  in  order  to  promote  effective interpersonal relationships and teamwork.
  •   Demonstrate skills  in  teaching  to  individuals  and   groups   in clinical/community  health settings.
  • Participate effectively as members of the health team  in  health care delivery system.
  •    Demonstrate    leadership    and   managerial   skills    in clinical/ community health settings.
  • Conduct need based research studies in various settings and utilize the research findings to improve the quality of care.
  • Demonstrate   awareness,   interest   and   contribute   towards advancement of self and of the profession.

Master of Science in Nursing (M.Sc. Nursing)

  • Any organization under the Central Government, State Government, Local body or a Private or Public Trust, Mission, Voluntary registered under Society Registration Act or a Company registered under companies act wishes to open a M.Sc. Nursing program, should obtain the No Objection/Essentiality certificate from the State Government.
  • The  Goa Nursing Council  on  receipt  of  the  proposal  from  the Institution to start  M.Sc. Nursing  program along with a copy of  No  Objection/Essentiality  certificate obtained from   the   State Government, will  issue a consent letterand undertake  the  first inspection to assess suitability with regard to physical  infrastructure, clinical facility and teaching faculty  in  order  to  give  permission  to start the program.
  • The institution shall obtain the approval from Indian Nursing council and University.
  • Institution will admit the students only after taking approval of Indian Nursing Council and Examination Board/university.
  • The Goa Nursing Council will conduct inspection every year till the first batch completes the program. Permission will be given year by year till the first batch completes the training.
  • Super Speciality Hospital  can  start  M.Sc.(N)  programme,  however they have to get NOC/Essentiality certificate  from  respective  State Government to start the M.Sc. (N) programme.