What is the full form of ANM

ANM: Auxiliary Nurse Midwifery

ANM stands for Auxiliary Nurse Midwifery. It is a two-year undergraduate course or certification or diploma course in Medical Nursing. Its duration may vary from institute to institute, e.g., 1 to 3 academic years, including six months of the internship. The course aims to enable students to help the whole community of people by providing basic medical care and treatment. It is the healthcare profession that is focused on the care of individuals, families, and communities so that they may attain and maintain a healthy life from conception to death.

ANM graduates can work in all types of healthcare organizations. Their job involves taking care of patients and assisting doctors in the treatment of patients. The course is available in both modes, part-time as well as full-time.

Eligibility for ANM Course:

• The candidate must have passed the 10+2 exam with a minimum aggregate of 45% marks.
• The candidate must be medically fit.
• Some colleges conduct entrance exams and then interview for the admission of students in this course.
• The candidate's age must be at least 17 by December 31 of the year they are applying for admission.
• The candidate's age should not be greater than 35 years.
• The applicant must have successfully completed the Class 12 examination with an Arts or Commerce major from a recognised Board.
• Candidates must have completed class 12 in either the arts or sciences at the National Institute of Open School to be eligible.
• Only once every year, the applicant should be admitted

Why Take ANM Course?

• There are several benefits of studying ANM, such as employment security, a wide range of prospects, a good wage, and the well-being of people.
• One of the biggest advantages of taking ANM classes is that graduates can work in government sectors and gain experience while enjoying complete job security.
• Those who do well in the course also have the chance to pursue opportunities abroad.
• The starting compensation for a candidate with these qualifications is INR 10,000, and the salary may go raised depending on the candidate's work history.
• ANM-certified individuals can also instruct others in a variety of institutions.

Top Institutes in India for ANM Course:

Some of the famous institutes offering ANM courses in India are as follows:

• Bhava Institute of Medical Science and Research, Bhubaneshwar
• Adarsh College of Nursing, Patiala
• Ambika College of Nursing, Mohali
• Bengal Institute of Health Science, Ludhiana
• Aarogyam Medical College and Hospital (AMCH), Haridwar, Uttarakhand
• Aastha School of Nursing, Maharashtra
• Amritsar School of Nursing, Punjab

Employment Areas after ANM Course:

• Community Healthcare Centres
• Medical Content Writing
• Medical Labs
• Medical Colleges
• Nursing Homes or clinics

Jobs for ANM:

• Application Specialist
• Certified Nursing Assistant
• Healthcare Nurse
• Home Care Nurse
• ICU Nurse
• Nursing School Teacher
• Staff Nurse

Top Recruiters for ANM Nurses

Below is a list of the top employers in India that hire people with ANM diplomas.

• The Indian Red Cross Society
• Community Health Centres
• Max Hospital
• Manipal Hospital
• Apollo Hospitals Enterprise
• Fortis Healthcare
• Medanta Medicity
• Columbia Asia Hospital
• Wockhardt Hospitals
• Global Hospitals
• Indian Nursing Council and various State Nursing Councils

Further, several State Nursing Councils as well as the Indian Nursing Council holders with an ANM diploma can pursue additional study in addition to working for any hospital or institution. Graduates of the ANM diploma programme are qualified to enrol in the GNM diploma programme. Additionally, graduates of ANM and GNM programmes can now enrol in the BSc Nursing and BSc (Post-Basic) Nursing programmes.