The demand for skilled, qualified nurses is ever present throughout the world. As the government plans to widen the health services network, the demand for this profession would continue to grow. Nowadays even the corporate are entering this sector, further making this profession an exciting career option. It is estimated that there would be a demand of around 6 lakh nurses in the near future to improve the existing nurse-patient ratio, which is very low and unsatisfactory at present. The employment opportunities in this profession are available in government and private hospitals, nursing homes, sanatoriums, clinics, crèches, schools, offices, factories, orphanages, old age homes etc.
The major areas in Nursing are:

B.Sc Nursing.
GNM(General Nursing and Midwifery)
Auxillary Nurse.

1. B.Sc (nursing): This is a beginner's course in nursing. In this course the very basic knowledge of this profession is provided like nursing, first aid treatment, midwifery etc. The course also imparts theoretical and practical aspects of nursing.

2. General nursing and midwifery: This course helps in preparing general nurses to hold first-level positions in the hospitals and other such places.

3. Auxiliary nurse midwife and health workers: In this programme training is provided to nurses on how to take care of health related needs of the people living in the rural areas especially children, mothers and old persons.