Auxilliary Nurses And Midwifery (A.N.M.)
The Auxiliary Nurses and Midwifery (ANM) is a full-fledged program that prepares students for a rewarding career in the field of nursing and community health. The course is designed to develop basic nursing skills and knowledge in maternal and child health, first aid, health promotion and patient care practices. Classroom education, laboratory training and clinical exposure all assist students to develop confidence and professional competence. The program focuses on preventive care, outreach into the community, and compassionate patient support. Graduates are trained to work in hospitals, primary health care centres, maternity clinics and community health settings, making a meaningful contribution to public health and patient well-being.
Programm Details
Duration
2 years
Qualification
10+2 class passed or its equivalent examination in the arts or science stream from a recognised board.
Minimum marks: must have obtained at least 40-50% aggregate in the qualifying examinations (varying by state/institute). Candidates from state open schools or NIOS are also eligible.
Facilities
- Nursing Skills & Simulation Laboratory with mannequins, IV practice arms, BP apparatus, and clinical tools for hands-on training
- Midwifery & OBG Lab with labour room setup, delivery kits, and neonatal mannequins for supervised midwifery practice
- 800+ Bedded Teaching Hospital for clinical training across OPD, IPD, labour room, ICU, and 24x7 emergency services
- Well-Stocked Library with nursing textbooks, journals, and digital learning resources
- Air-Conditioned Classrooms with audio-visual aids and modern teaching technology
- Community Health Field Postings to primary health centres, anganwadis, and immunisation camps
FAQs
What is the ANM course?
ANM (Auxiliary Nurse and Midwifery) is a 2-year INC-approved diploma programme affiliated with ABVMU, Lucknow. It trains students in basic nursing, midwifery, maternal and child health, and community healthcare. SIMS offers 30 seats annually.
What are the eligibility criteria?
Candidates must have passed 10+2 in the arts or science stream with 40–50% aggregate marks. Age must be between 17 and 35 years. Students from NIOS or State Open Schools are also eligible.
What subjects are covered?
The curriculum includes anatomy & physiology, community health nursing, midwifery, child health nursing, nutrition, primary healthcare, first aid, and environmental hygiene, alongside practical clinical training.
What clinical training is provided at SIMS?
Students receive hands-on training at SIMS's 800+ bed multi-speciality hospital across departments, including OBG, paediatrics, medicine, and emergency. Community postings to PHCs, anganwadis, and immunisation camps are also included.
What are the career opportunities after ANM?
Graduates can work as staff nurses, community health workers, health visitors, or auxiliary nurse midwives in government hospitals, private hospitals, nursing homes, PHCs, NGOs, and defence healthcare services.
