Nursing Community
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About
Kerala Nurses and Midwives Council (KNMC) is an autonomous statutory body constituted by the Government of Kerala under the provisions of Nurses and Midwives Act 1953. As per G.O.(MS) No: 559/2008/H&FWD dated 03-11-2008, the Kerala Nurses and Midwives Council was separated from the Travancore-Cochin Medical Councils and is functioning independently under the Registrar from Nursing Profession.
Announcements/Circulars
- KNMC Nurses Day Award 2023-Rank Holders in Council Examinations May 6, 2023
- NUID Circular by Kerala Nursing Council March 17, 2023
Function and Services
Functions of Council
Functions of Council
- Establishment and maintenance of uniform standards of nursing education in Kerala.
- Registration of successful candidates from Kerala as Registered Nurse – Registered Midwife (RN RM).
- Reciprocal registration of candidates who have acquired educational qualification from recognized institutions of other states.
- Renewal of Registration on expiry of validity.
- Verification of Registration and Diploma certificates from authorities inside and outside India.
- Approval of Colleges and Schools of Nursing and withdrawal of recognition in case if the institution fails to maintain standards.
- Conduct of undergraduate programmes like General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM), Auxiliary Nursing and Midwifery (ANM) and Post Basic Diploma in Nursing Clinical Specialties.
- Conduct of examinations for GNM, ANM, Post Basic Diploma in Specialty Nursing and female Health Supervisor programmes.
- Organization of Continuing Education Programme for Nursing Professionals.
- Award of credit hours for CNE Programmes organized by Educational Institutions and Hospitals for the purpose of Renewal of Registration.
Approved Institutions
Contact Details
The Registrar
Kerala Nurses and Midwives Council,
Red Cross Road,
Thiruvananthapuram – 695 035
Kerala.
| STAFF OF THE KERALA NURSES AND MIDWIVES COUNCIL | ||
| Sl. No. | Name & Designation | Phone No. |
| 1 | Asha P Nair Registrar(i/c) | 0471-2774100 |
| 2 | Deputy Registrar | 0471-2774113 |
| 3 | Superintendent | 0471-2774100 |
| 4 | Accountant | 0471-2774100 |
| 5 | L D Clerk | 0471-2774100 |
E-mail: [email protected]
Please contact the following official phone numbers
Time : 10am to 5pm on working days only
| Sl. No. | Services | Email ID | Telephone Number |
| 1 | Registrar | [email protected] | 0471-2774100, 9495510555 |
| 2 | Deputy Registrar | [email protected] | 0471-2774100, 9495510555 |
| 3 | General Enquiry | [email protected] | 0471-2774100, 9495510555 |
| 4 | Accounts | [email protected] | 0471-2774100, 9495510555 |
| 5 | Primary Registration, Reciprocal Registration, Additional Qualification & NOC from other Councils | [email protected] | 0471-2774100, 9495510555,9188951135 |
| 6 | Renewal & Re Renewal (ANM,GNM & BSc(N)) | [email protected] | 0471-2774100, 9495510555,9188951135 |
| 7 | Good Standing, Verification, Data Flow & Migration Certificate | [email protected] | 0471-2774100, 9495510555,9188951136 |
| 8 | NRTS (NUID) | [email protected] | 0471-2774114 |
| 9 | Affiliation | [email protected] | 0471-2774100, 9495510555 |
| 10 | Academic | [email protected] | 0471-2774100, 9495510555 |
Nursing Courses offered
Name of the Course | Duration | Entry Level Qualification |
| 1. Diploma in General Nursing Midwifery | 3 Years | 10 + 2 Based on % of marks |
| 2. Auxiliary Nursing Midwifery (Revised) | 2 Years | 10 + 2 Based on % of marks |
| 3. Post Basic Diploma in – | 1 Year | Diploma In GNM |
| 1. Cardio Vascular Thoracic Nursing | ||
| 2. Psychiatric Nursing | ||
| 3. Neuro Science Nursing | ||
| 4. Nurse Practitioner in Midwifery* | ||
| 5. Neonatal Nursing* | ||
| 6. Orthopedic Nursing* | ||
| 7. Critical Care Nursing* | ||
| 4. Basic B.Sc (Nursing) | 4 Years | 10 + 2 PCBE |
| 1. Through Entrance Examination | ||
| 2. Minimum 50% in aggregate (PCBE) | ||
| 5. P.B.B.Sc (Nursing) | 2 Years | Diploma in GNM Through Entrance Examination |
| 6. M.Sc Nursing Specialty – | 2 Years | B.Sc (Nursing) & P.B.B.Sc (Nursing) Through Entrance Examination. |
| 1. Medical Surgical Nursing | ||
| 2. Child Health Nursing | ||
| 3. Community Health Nursing | ||
| 4. Obstetrical Nursing | ||
| 5. Mental Health Nursing | ||
Nursing Programs | ||
Nursing Programs | Training Duration | Registration |
| General Nursing & Midwifery | 3 Years | New Registration |
| ANM Regular & NRHM / NUHM | 2 Years | New Registration |
| B.Sc (Basic) Nursing | 4 Year | New Registration |
| B.Sc (Post Basic) Nursing | Regular: 2 Years | Additional Qualification |
| M.Sc (Nursing) | 2 Years | Additional Qualification |
| Post Basic Diploma Courses:- | ||
| Post Basic Diploma in Cardio Thoracic Nursing | 1 Year | Additional Qualification |
| Post Basic Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing | 1 Year | Additional Qualification |
| Post Basic Diploma in Neuro Science Nursing | 1 Year | Additional Qualification |
| Post Basic Diploma in Neonantal Nursing | 1 Year | Additional Qualification |
| Post Basic Diploma in Crital Care Nursing | 1 Year | Additional Qualification |
| Post Basic Diploma in Orthopedic Nursing | 1 Year | Additional Qualification |
| Nurse Practitioner in Midwifery | 1 Year | Additional Qualification |