The procedures taught in GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) 1st-year nursing programs may vary depending on the specific curriculum and institution. However, here is a list of common procedures that are often included in the first-year GNM nursing syllabus:
1. Handwashing and Basic Infection Control Procedures
2. Vital Signs Measurement (Temperature, Pulse, Respiration, Blood Pressure)
3. Bed Making (Occupied and Unoccupied)
4. Assisting with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) for Patients
5. Oral Care for Patients
6. Bed Bath (Partial and Complete)
7. Catheterization (Urinary Catheter Insertion and Care)
8. Nasogastric Tube (NGT) Insertion and Feeding
9. Administration of Oral Medications
10. Intradermal Injections
11. Subcutaneous Injections
12. Intramuscular Injections
13. Intravenous (IV) Therapy (Setting up and Monitoring)
14. Oxygen Administration (Nasal Cannula, Face Mask, etc.)
15. Basic Wound Dressing and Wound Care
16. CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
17. Assisting with Patient Mobility (Transfer, Ambulation)
18. Assisting with Patient Positioning
19. Recording and Reporting Patient Observations
20. Collection of Specimens (Urine, Stool, etc.) for Laboratory Testing
Please note that this list is not exhaustive, and the actual procedures taught in GNM 1st-year nursing programs may vary based on the curriculum and guidelines of the respective nursing schools or colleges. Additionally, the practical training and hands-on experience in performing these procedures under the supervision of qualified instructors are essential parts of the nursing education.