9 Questions
What type of competitions are held at unit level, state level, and national level?
Sports and games competitions
What kind of projects do student nurses undertake as part of their community projects?
All of the above
Fund raising is an important activity done by the Student Nurses Association (SNA).
True
What types of activities are organized to acquaint the general public with the nursing profession?
Celebrations, festivals, sports, tournaments, TV shows, and radio talks
When was the Trained Nurses' Association of India established?
1908
The Government of India recognized the Trained Nurses' Association of India as a service organization in 1950.
True
What is the main purpose behind the establishment of the Student Nurses' Association of India (SNAI)?
To uphold the dignity and promote a team spirit among students with professional ethics.
The TNAI brings out a monthly journal called ____________.
The Nursing Journal of India
Match the following nursing association activities with their descriptions:
Organization of Conferences and Meetings = Provides a forum for discussion and problem-solving Maintenance of SNA Diary = Record book for unit secretaries Exhibition of Posters = Competition for preparing charts and posters Public speaking and writing = Competition for scientific paper presentations Project = Undertaking community health projects Fund Raising = Activities to raise necessary funds Socio-cultural & recreational activities = Channelizing energy into fine arts, music, and competitive activities
Study Notes
Trained Nurses' Association of India (TNAI)
- Established in 1908, initially known as Association of Nursing Superintendents
- Recognized by the Government of India as a service organization in 1950
- Foundation stone for TNAI Headquarters laid by Dr. S Radhakrishnan and inaugurated by Smt. Indira Gandhi
Objectives
- Uphold dignity and honor of the nursing profession
- Promote sense of esprit de corps among nurses
- Advance professional, educational, economic, and general welfare of nurses
Functions
- Enunciate standards of nursing education and practice
- Establish standards and qualifications for nursing practice
- Stimulate and promote research for evidence-based practice
- Promote legislation and protect economic welfare of nurses
- Provide professional counseling and placement services
- Represent nurses in national and international organizations
Membership
- Life members are registered nurses and midwives trained from institutions recognized by Indian Nursing Council/State Nursing Council
- Hold a certificate of training issued by a Nursing Registration Council or Board of Examinations recognized by the Indian Nursing Council
Milestones
- Combined with The Association of Nursing Superintendents to affiliate with the International Council of Nurses (ICN) in 1995
- Forced to disaffiliate from ICN due to paucity of funds
Activities
- Publishes a monthly journal, The Nursing Journal of India, since 1910
- Brings out books on nursing practices and education
- Has rapport with the Government of India, with recognition as a service association
- Collaborates with governmental and non-governmental organizations
- Involved in research activities, such as HIV/AIDS project and feasibility study on improving healthcare for safe motherhood services
Socio-Economic Welfare (SEW) Programmes
- Committed to providing socio-economic welfare to nurses
- Conducts surveys to study socio-economic welfare problems of nurses and recommends reforms
- Represents SEW problems of nurses to authorities concerned
Student Nurses' Association of India (SNAI)
- Established in 1929 under the umbrella of TNAI
- Aims to uphold dignity and promote team spirit among student nurses
- Has units in many nursing institutions in India
- Objectives include promoting professional ethics, leadership quality, and effective communication skills
SNA Management
- Affairs managed at unit, state, and national levels
- Unit executive committee comprises of President, SNA Advisor, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and conveners of various committees
- State SNA Executive Committee comprises of State TNAI President, SNA Advisor, Student Vice President, and student Secretary
- National SNA General Committee comprises of TNAI National President, Honorary Treasurer, Secretary-General, Dy. Secretary General-cum-SNA Advisor, and state SNA Advisors
Activities of SNA
- Organizes conferences and meetings at all levels
- Maintains SNA Diary, a biennial record book
- Conducts exhibitions of posters, public speaking, and writing competitions
- Undertakes community projects, such as school health projects and health surveys
- Fundraising activities, socio-cultural, and recreational activities
Benefits of SNA Membership
- Award of SNA Scholarship for ANM/GNM and B.Sc(N)
- Participation in national conferences with concession in registration fee
- Publication of articles in the Nursing Journal of India
- Free copies of NJI and TNAI Bulletin
- Concession in availing guest room facilities
- Welfare grant, medical assistance, and critical assistance to needy student nurses
- DiGrievance redressal and disaster relief fund
Learn about the establishment, history, and recognition of the Trained Nurses' Association of India, a national organization of nurse professionals. Test your knowledge of TNAI's evolution and milestones.
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