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 assist 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.

Top Institutes in India for ANM Course:

Some of the famous institutes offering ANM course 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