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 Radhakrishnan

Objectives

Upholding 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 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.

Membership

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.