THE TRAINED NURSES ASSOCIATION OF INDIA Established 1908 107 Glorious Years of Association Moving ahead with commitment and dedication…
Introduction:
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.
| Established in 1978 |
| Presidents | ||
| Sr. No. | Name | Tenure |
| 1 | Mrs. Mapala Ezung | 1978-1983 |
| 2 | Mrs. Ale Sakhrie | 1983-1989 |
| 3 | Mrs. Maryangala | July 1990-April 1993 |
| 4 | Ms. K. Mehta | April 1993-1997 |
| 5 | Mrs. Shenili | May 1997- June 2001 |
| 6 | Ms. Tiakala Longkumar | June 2001- 2006 April |
| 7 | Ms. Kiyasetuonuo Solo | April 2006- 2011 |
| 8 | Mrs. Yanberi | Jan. 28, 2011-2015 |
| 9 | Mrs. Tiakala Longkumar | May, 2015- May 30, 2019 |
| 10 | Mrs. Tiakala Longkumar | May 30, 2019 till date |
| Secretaries | ||
| Sr. No. | Name | Tenure |
| 1 | Mrs. L. Meyi Jamir | 1983-1993 |
| 2 | Mrs. Vikhona Kulo | April 1993-1997 |
| 3 | Mrs. H. Hokheli | July 1997-2001 |
| 4 | Ms. Khevili Shohe | June 2001-2006 |
| 5 | Mrs. L. Abenla Jamir | April 2006-2011 |
| 6 | Mrs. Khuriho | Jan. 28, 2011- 2015 |
| 7 | Mrs. Tiamenla | May 2015-May 30, 2019 |
| 8 | Mrs. Tiamenla | May 30, 2019 till date |