VARIOUS PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS, ITS FUNCTION AND MEMBERSHIP
AT CENTRE LEVEL
Trained Nurses Association of India (TNAI)
International Council for Nurses (I C N)
The Commonwealth Nurses Federation
The Indian Nursing Council (INC)
The Red Cross Society
World Health Organization (WHO)
AT STATE LEVEL
The Student Nurses Association (SNA)
The Nurses League of Christian Medical Association
The Christian Medical Association of India
Trained Nurses Association of India (TNAI)
The Trained nurses association of India is a national professional association of Nurses. The present name and organization were established in 1922.
AIMS:
Aims center upon needs of the individual member and problems in the nursing profession as a whole. Such aims include
1. Upgrading.
2. Development and standardization of nursing education.
3. Improvement of living and working condition for nurses in India.
4. Registration for qualified nurses.
ACTIVITIES:
1. TNAI gives scholarships for nurses who wish to go on for advanced study either here or abroad.
2. It helped to remove discrimination against male nurses.
3. Initiated much needed study and improvement of economic conditions for nurses.
4. The TNAI opposes strikes unless all other means of negotiating have failed to bring about satisfactory working conditions.
MEMBERSHIP:
Obtained by application and submission of a copy of your state registration certificate. It is possible to apply for a life membership. The official organ of the TNAI is The Nursing Journal of India which is published monthly. The cost of this is included in the annual subscription for membership in the association.
It helps you to be informed of current events in nursing and offers opportunities to publish articles and voice opinions.
Policies and Practices of TNAI:
The Trained Nurses Association of India has for many years been greatly concerned about the economic welfare of Nurses and action which may be taken to negotiate for better benefits and working conditions for the profession. The following facts have emerged during this time:
· The TNAI cannot be legally appointed as a negotiating bodies either at a Local, State or National level.
· The advice of the TNAI is listened to, with respect, and sometimes acted upon. But such advice is given on the initiative of the TNAI, but the TNAI does not have the right of representation in negotiations.
· The TNAI as a national body can give a broad support to local or state organizations of Nurses.
The organization of the TNAI makes it possible for all nurses to participate at some level. Beginning with the local units, this is usually made up of personnel in a specific institution, the level of organization moves to the district, state and national levels.
Members of the TNAI are usually most active on the level of the local unit. Activities and conferences, however, are planned regularly by the state branches and provide opportunities for valuable professional participation and development of the individual member.
INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL FOR NURSES (I C N)
It was formed in 1899. It’s an international association for all nurses in the world. Great emphasis has been on non discrimination.
OBJECTIVES:
1. Promote the development of strong national nurses associations.
2. Assist national nurses association to improve the standards of nursing and the competence of nurses
3. Assist national nurses associations to improve the status of nurses within their countries.
4. Serve as the authoritative voice for nurses and nursing internationally.
ACTIVITIES:
1. Makes policy statements on health and social issues.
2. Offers a great variety of seminars
3. Maintaining and improving the status of Nursing around the world
MEMBERSHIP:
All nurses can become members of the ICN but not as individuals. The individual nurse becomes a member if his/her national nurses association is a member of ICN. Nurses in India become members of ICN when they become members of the TNAI.
THE COMMONWEALTH NURSES FEDERATION
The Commonwealth Nurses Federation was formally organized in 1973 and operates in six regions of the world which are East, Africa, Atlantic, Australia, Pacific, South Asia and Europe.
The TNAI is also affiliated with the Commonwealth Nurses Federation .It is made up of nurses associations from commonwealth countries.
AIMS:
1. Promote sharing, better communications and closer relationships between its member associations.
2. Provides expert professional advice.
3. Scholarships for advanced study.
4. Financial assistance for professional meetings and seminars.
5. Running an office through which funds can be received and dispersed for the benefit of nursing in countries which are represented.
THE INDIAN NURSING COUNCIL (I N C)
The Indian Nursing Council, which was authorized by the Indian Nursing Council Act of 1947, was established in 1949.
PURPOSE:
Providing uniform standards in Nursing education and reciprocity in Nursing Registration throughout the country. Nurses registered in one state were not necessarily recognized for registration in another state before this time. The condition of mutual recognition by the state nurses registration councils, which is called reciprocity, was possible only if uniform standards of nursing education were maintained
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Prescribes curricula for nursing education in all the states.
2. Refuses or Recognizes Programmes of Nursing Education according to standards required.
3. Support high standards in Nursing.
4. Providing registration for foreign nurses.
5. Maintenance of the Indian Nurses Register. This register contains the names of all nurses, midwives, auxiliary nurse midwives who are enrolled on all state registers.
RED CROSS SOCIETY
It follows the directions of the Geneva conventions in an effort to protect victims of armed conflict. Its headquarters is in Geneva, Switzerland.
They delegate visit and inspect prisoner of war camps. They arrange for delivery of mail and food packages to the prisoners. They also offer emergency relief by providing food and medical supplies. A very valuable service is that of a central tracing agency which helps to locate prisoners of war and missing persons long after a conflict is over.
At times of armed conflict or natural disaster within country these help to give comprehensive care to the affected.
THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION
The world health organization, commonly called the WHO is also a specialized agency of the United Nations. It was organized in 1948 for the purpose of helping to achieve the highest possible level of health for all people
The WHO has been active in nursing education and practice in a number of ways in India. It has offered guidance in setting up programme of Nursing Education. The WHO promotes public health in many ways around the world. It is currently known for the declaration of working towards “Health for all by 2000 AD”. This declaration has given a tremendous push to developing primary health care and recognizing the very essential role of nursing in health care system
THE STUDENT NURSES ASSOCIATION (SNA)
The Student Nurses Association organized in 1920, is associated with and under jurisdiction of the TNAI. In addition to providing a means of personal and professional development for the nursing student. The assistant secretary of the TNAI serves as advisor for the SNA.
PURPOSES AND FUNCTIONS:
1. Help student Nurses learn how the professional organisation serves to uphold the dignity and ideals of the nursing profession.
2. Promote a close rapport with other student Nurses.
3. Furnish student Nurses advice in their courses of study leading up to professional qualifications.
4. Encourages leadership ability and help students to gain a wide knowledge of the nursing profession in all of its different branches.
5. Encourage both professional and recreational meetings, Games and Sports.
6. Encourage students nurses develop a co-operative spirit with other student nurses which will help them in future professional relationships.
ACTIVITIES:
1. Fund raising for the TNAI.
2. Fund raising done for fine arts and sports competitions and conferences.
3. Special prizes given for outstanding achievement in specific areas of nursing education.
4. Unit activities include maintaining the diary of unit activities, giving quarterly reports, preparing articles for publication and distributing application forms for membership in the TNAI.
MEMBERSHIP:
Fees are minimal and easily met by the nursing student. Nursing students who participate in the Student nurses association have a valuable opportunity to begin to develop leadership skills, competitive skills and an interest for the profession as a whole.
THE NURSES LEAGUE OF THE CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
The Nurses league of the clinical medical association of India was founded in 1930. It became affiliated to the TNAI in 1936 and promotes membership in this organisation.
OBJECTIVES:
1.Promote cooperation and encouragement among Christian Nurses.
2.Promote efficiency in nursing education and service.
3.Secure the highest standards possible in Christian nursing education through the Christian schools of nursing.
4.Considering the special work and problems of Christian nurses wherever employed.
ACTIVITIES:
Activities include national and area conferences and retreats for its members. Development of leadership abilities is encouraged by participation in these meetings.
1.Each meeting also allows for sharing of problems common to the Christian nurse.
2.Provides expert professional advice.
3.Provides scholarships for advanced study.
4.Provides financial assistance for professional meetings and seminars
MEMBERSHIP:
Membership fees are required and a life membership is available. Nursing students may become associate members of the league. Membership in the Nurses league may be a requirement for certain nursing positions under control of Christian employing authorities.
THE CHRISTIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION OF INDIA
The CMAI began in 1905 as a fellowship of Christian missionary doctors to provide spiritual sharing and support. It gradually developed into a larger organisation which included other Christian health professionals and health institutions
FUNCTIONS
1.To provide professional training through formal and informal education, publication of textbooks and other materials and scholarships.
2.To encourage community health work through training, advisory services and technical support.
3.To assist and support churches and health institutions with study and training.
4.To disperse health related information which will help with health education and lean towards a more healthy and just society.
MEMBERSHIP
Membership is open to doctors, registered nurses and ANM/Health workers, all health professionals. Students in health professional courses may also become members
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