Diploma in Nursing & Midwifery (DNM)
Comprehensive nursing program designed to train students in patient care, maternal health, and midwifery practices. This course equips students with the essential knowledge and hands-on skills needed to provide safe and effective nursing support in hospitals, clinics, maternity homes, and community health centres.
An inpatient ward in our hospital provides specialized care for patients with respiratory conditions who require hospitalization. These wards are staffed with pulmonologists, physicians, duty RMOs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, offering 24/7 care, monitoring, and treatment for various lung and respiratory ailments.
They are equipped with oxygen delivery systems and other specialized medical equipment for respiratory and medical support. ICU-range facilities are available in a normal ward setup, with round-the-clock monitoring and management of patients’ cardio-respiratory status.
The focus is on managing conditions like pneumonia, asthma, COPD, complex chest infections, and other medical emergencies. Dedicated units are available for patients requiring intensive care and life support, including heart monitors to manage critical cases. Infumax syringe infusion pumps, mobile X-ray machines, and CMS8000 patient monitors are also utilized.
Scope in Diploma in Nursing & Midwifery
(DNM) Course
Nurse AID also known as Nurisng Assistant (NA) plays a crucial role in a hospital setings . their responsibilities involve providing direct patient care under the supervisor of registered Nurses (RNs) Nursing assistants provide basic care and help patients with activities of daily living. Orderlies transport patients and clean treatment areas. Here are some of the key roles and responsibilities of A Nurse Aide in a hospital
- Personal care
- Vitals signs monitoring
- Mobility assistance
- Observation and reporting
- Assisting with procedures
- Patient advocacy
- Maintaining cleanliness
- Communication
- Record keeping
- Infection control
- Team collaboration
- Education comfort
- Emergency response
A diploma nurse is trained to provide basic and intermediate
nursing care in various healthcare settings
- Patient Care
- Monitoring vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure)
- Assisting with activities of daily living (feeding, bathing, mobility)
- Administering medications as per doctor’s prescriptio
- Caring for patients with chronic, acute, or terminal conditions
- Clinical Procedures
- Wound dressing, catheterization, and IV line management
- Assisting in minor procedures and surgeries
- Basic emergency care (first aid, CPR)
- Health Assessment
- Conducting routine patient assessments
- Recording and reporting patient progress
- Recognizing early signs of complications and notifying medical staff
Community Health Nursing
Diploma nurses often work in community and primary health care:
- Conducting health awareness campaigns (vaccination drives, hygiene, nutrition)
- Monitoring public health indicators (maternal and child health, communicable diseases)
- Participating in home visits for health promotion and disease prevention
Administrative & Support Roles
Depending on the institution, diploma nurses may also:
- Maintain patient records and reports
- Supervise junior nursing staff or assistants
- Assist in organizing health programs or clinics
Limitations
While diploma nurses are highly skilled, they usually:
- Cannot prescribe medications independently
- Cannot perform major surgical procedures
- Must work under the supervision of registered nurses or doctors for complex medical decisions
A Diploma in Nursing and Midwifery prepares graduates to provide comprehensive nursing
and midwifery care, both in hospitals and community settings, while supporting physicians
and senior nurses in patient management, health promotion, and preventive care.
- Setting Scope of Services
- Monitoring vital signs and patient condition
- Administering medications as prescribed
- Wound care, catheterization, IV management
- Hospital / Clinical Care
- Assisting in minor procedures and surgeries
- Basic emergency care (first aid, CPR)
- Maintaining patient records and reporting to doctors
- Community Health / Primary Care
- Participating in public health campaigns
- Monitoring community health indicators and reporting
outbreaks - Maintaining patient and clinic records
- Administrative / Support
- Supervising junior nursing staff or assistants
- Organizing health programs and workshops
- Assisting in quality assurance and infection control protocols
Why Choose Manila Institute?
- Affordable fee structure with expert faculty
- Strong placement support in government and private hospitals
- Modern lab facilities and real-time patient care exposure
- Recognized paramedical diploma under professional healthcare standards
A diploma nurse is trained to provide basic and intermediate nursing care in various healthcare settings:
- Patient Care
After you submit your application, an admissions representative will contact you and will help you to complete the process.
- Clinical Procedures
After you submit your application, an admissions representative will contact you and will help you to complete the process.
- Health Assessment
Once you’ve completed your application and connected with an admissions representative, you’re ready to create your schedule.
Ready to begin your
Nursing Career?
Apply now for the Diploma in Nursing and Midwifery at Manila Institute of Paramedical Science, Tirunelveli.