Assistant Diploma in Nursing (ADN)

Course Name: Assistant Diploma in Nursing (ADN)
Duration: 2 Years
Programme Name: Nursing & Patient Care Sciences Programme

Eligibility

• Minimum Qualification: 10th Pass or equivalent
• Minimum Age: 17 Years
• Maximum Age: No upper age limit

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Examination & Practical Subjects

First Year

Subject	Theory	Practical	Total
Human Anatomy & Physiology	100	100	200
Fundamentals of Nursing & Patient Care	100	100	200
Nutrition, First Aid & Infection Control	100	100	200
Community Health Nursing & Communication Skills	100	100	200
Medical Ethics, Documentation & Basic Pharmacology	100	100	200

First Year Total

• Theory: 500 Marks
• Practical: 500 Marks
• Total: 1000 Marks

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Second Year

Subject	Theory	Practical	Total
Medical-Surgical Nursing Care (Basic Support)	100	100	200
Maternal & Child Health Care (Basic Support)	100	100	200
Geriatric Care, Emergency Care & Basic Life Support	100	100	200
Ward Management, Hospital Procedures & Professional Ethics	100	100	200
Clinical Internship & Practical Training	100	100	200

Second Year Total

• Theory: 500 Marks
• Practical: 500 Marks
• Total: 1000 Marks

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Grand Total

• Theory: 1000 Marks
• Practical: 1000 Marks
• Overall Total: 2000 Marks

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Career Scope

Successful candidates may work in:

• Hospitals
• Nursing Homes
• Community Health Centres
• Rehabilitation Centres
• Elderly Care Centres
• Home Health Care Services
• NGOs & Healthcare Organizations

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Career Opportunities

• Nursing Assistant
• Patient Care Assistant
• Ward Assistant
• Home Care Assistant
• Hospital Care Assistant
• Elderly Care Assistant
• Healthcare Support Worker

Important Note: This is an Autonomous Diploma Programme designed to prepare learners for supportive roles in nursing and patient care services. It does not confer eligibility for registration as ANM, GNM, B.Sc. Nursing, or Registered Nurse, and does not authorize independent nursing practice. Graduates must work under the supervision of qualified healthcare professionals and within applicable laws and regulations.