TNAI

Features TNAI

The Trained Nurses’ Association of India (TNAI) is a national organization of nurse professionals at different levels.
It was established in 1908 and was initially known as Association of Nursing Superintendents.The Government of India has recognized TNAI as a service organization in 1950.
A similar recognition by all the State Governments has been an asset to the promotion of its objectives.Foundation stone for TNAI Headquarters Inaugurated by Smt.
Indira Gandhi laid by Dr.
S RadhakrishnanObjectivesUpholding every way the Dignity and honour of the nursing profession, Promoting a sense of espirit de corps among all nurses, To advance professional, educational, economic and general welfare of nurses Functions To enunciate standards of Nursing Education and implement these through appropriate channels. To establish standards and qualifications for nursing practice. To enunciate standards of Nursing Service and implement these through appropriate channels. To establish a code of ethical conduct for practitioners. To stimulate and promote research designed to enhance To stimulate and promote research designed to enhance the knowledge for evidence-based nursing practice. To promote legislation and to speak for Nurses in regard to legislative action. To promote and protect the economic welfare of Nurses. To provide professional counselling and placement service for Nurses. To provide for the continuing professional development of practitioners. To represent Nurses and serve as their spoke person with allied national and international organisations,governmental and other bodies and the public. To serve as the official representative of the Nurses of Indiaas a member of the International Council of Nurses. To promote the general health and welfare of the public through the Association programmes, relationships and activities e.g.
Disaster Management. To render care as per the changing needs of the society.MembershipA life member is a person who is a registered Nurse and Midwife (equivalent of midwifery training in case of male nurse), trained from an institution recognised by the Indian Nursing Council/State Nursing Council and holds a certificate of training issued by a Nursing Registration Council or Board of Examinations recognised by the Indian Nursing Council.