The Trained Nurses Association of India (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 recog uperintendents. 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 Radhakrishnan 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 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 India as 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. A 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. Government recognition as service association Issuance of the railway concession: Since 1991, Railway is granted concession to the TNAI members and the association was authorized to issue certificates to members for getting 25 % concessions in second classes. Affiliation with government committees and councils: TNAI is involved in all governmental endeavors in the field of nursing and given the opportunity to put across its points of view on all matters of consequence (Bhore committee, Central Council of Health). Affiliation with other organizations: TNAI is affiliated with all governmental and non governmental/ National and International organisations.