Medical students are often confused after finishing their 12th regarding which nursing course to pursue. With as many as three distinct options to choose from, namely ANM (Auxiliary Nursing Midwifery), GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery), and BSc Nursing (Bachelor of Science in Nursing), it won’t be wrong to say that the candidates are spoilt for choice. Nursing is one of the more sought-after professions in India. Also, it comes with high regard and esteem.

Undoubtedly the primary workforce, nurses not only give primary treatment and day-to-day care to patients but also play a role as important as a doctor. There are 1.7 nurses per 1,000 people in India, which is 43% fewer than the WHO standard (3 per 1,000). Given the extreme scarcity of nurses in the country, pursuing a career in this sector can be extremely rewarding in multiple ways for an individual. So, if you are also about to complete your Senior Secondary and finding it difficult to make a choice, let’s look at different aspects of the three courses to help you make the right choice.

BSc vs. GNM vs. ANM - Eligibility

BSc vs GNM vs ANM - Curriculum

BSc vs GNM vs ANM - Scope & Salary

Skills Required to Have a Successful Career in Nursing

Be is BSc, GNM, or ANM, following are some of the necessary skills one needs to possess or develop in order to have a successful career in the field of nursing:

The scope of nursing is ample in India. Moreover, experienced nurses make as much as ₹50,000 to ₹70,000 per month in salary. We hope we were able to give you a bit of clarity on which of the three options from BSc, GNM, and ANM will suit you the most. We wish you all the best as you foray into the world of nursing.