The document discusses several professional organizations relevant to nursing in India at the centre, state, and international levels. At the centre level, it describes organizations like the Trained Nurses Association of India (TNAI), International Council of Nurses (ICN), Commonwealth Nurses Federation, Indian Nursing Council (INC), Red Cross Society, and World Health Organization (WHO). It also discusses state-level organizations like the Student Nurses Association and various religiously-affiliated nursing groups.

1. 
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

2. 
 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 ORGANISATION (WHO)

3. 
 AT STATE LEVEL
 THE STUDENT NURSES ASSOCIATION (SNA)
 THE NURSES LEAGUE OF CHRISTIAN MEDICAL
ASSOCIATION
 THE CHRISTIAN MEDICALASSOCIATION OF INDIA
 TRAINED NURSES ASSOCIATION OF INDIA (TNAI)

4. 
It was formed in 1899. It’s an international
association for all nurses in the world. Great
emphasis has been on non discrimination.
INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL FOR
NURSES (I C N)

5. 
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.

6. 
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
ACTIVITIES:

7. 
 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.
MEMBERSHIP:

8. 
 The Trained nurses association of India is a national
professional association of Nurses. The present name
and organization were established in 1922.
TRAINED NURSES
ASSOCIATION OF INDIA (TNAI)

9. 
 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 standardisation of nursing
education.
3. Improvement of living and working condition for
nurses in India.
4. Registration for qualified nurses.
AIMS:

10. 
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.
ACTIVITIES:

11. 
 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.
MEMBERSHIP:

12. 
 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 body 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.
Policies and Practices of TNAI:

13. 
 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 unit, which is usually
made up of personnel in a specific institution, the level of organisation
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.

14. 
The Indian Nursing Council, which was
authorised by the Indian Nursing Council Act of
1947, was established in 1949.
THE INDIAN NURSING
COUNCIL (I N C)

15. 
 Providing uniform standards in Nursing education
and reciprocity in Nursing Registration throughout
the country.
 Nurses registered in one state were not necessarily
recognised 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.
PURPOSE:

16. 
1. Prescribes curricula for nursing education in all the
states.
2. Refuses or Recognises 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.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

17. 
1. To establish and monitor a uniform standard of nursing education
for nurses midwife, Auxiliary Nurse- Midwives and health visitors
by doing inspection of the institutions.
2. To establish and monitor a uniform standard of nursing education
for nurses midwife, Auxiliary Nurse- Midwives and health visitors
by doing inspection of the institutions.
3. To recognize the qualifications under section 10(2)(4) of the
Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947 for the purpose of registration
and employment in India and abroad.
Functions:

18. 
4. To give approval for registration of Indian and Foreign Nurses
possessing foreign qualification under section 11(2)(a) of the Indian
Nursing Council Act, 1947.
5. To prescribe minimum standards of education and training in various
nursing programmes and prescribe the syllabus & regulations for
Nursing programms.
6. Power to withdraw the recognition of qualification under section 14 of
the Act in case the institution fails to maintain its standards under
Section 14 (1)(b) that an institution recognised by a State Council for
the training of nurses, midwives, Auxiliary Nurse Midwives or health
visitors does not satisfy the requirements of the Council.

19. 
7. To advise the State Nursing Councils, Examining Boards,
State Governments and Central Government in various
important items regarding Nursing Education in the Country.
8. To regulate the training policies and programmes in the field
of Nursing.
9. To recognise Institutions/Organisations/Universities
imparting Master’s Degree/ Bachelor’s Degree/P.G. Diploma/
Diploma/Certificate Courses in the field of Nursing.

20. 
10. To Recognise Degree/Diploma/Certificate awarded by
Foreign Universities/ Institutions on reciprocal basis.
11. To promote research in Nursing.
12. To maintain Indian Nurses Register for registration of
Nursing Personnel.
13. Prescribe code of ethics and professional conduct.
14. To improve the quality of nursing education.

21. 
 President: elected by members council
 Vice President: Elected by members of council
 The Secretary of the Council (who may also, if it is deemed
expedient by the Council, act as Treasurer) shall, for three years
from the first constitution of the Council, be a person appointed
by the Central Government and shall hold office during the
pleasure of the Central Government.
Composition of INC:

22. 
 The Executive Committee shall consist of nine members,
of whom seven shall be elected by the Council from
among its members.
 The President and Vice-President of the Council shall be
members ex offic of the Executive Committee, and shall
be President and Vice-President, respectively, of that
Committee.
 In addition to the powers and duties conferred and
imposed upon it by this Act, the Executive Committee
shall exercise and discharge such powers and duties as the
Council
The Executive Committee

23. 
 Current office bearers:
 Shri T. Dileep Kumar
President, president.inc@gov.in
 Dr. Asha Sharma
Vice President, vp.inc@gov.in
 Mrs.Ranjeet Kaur
Secretary, secy.inc@gov.in
 Mrs. K. S. Bharati
Joint Secretary, js.inc@gov.in

24. 
 The Commonwealth Nurses Federation was formally
organised 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.
THE COMMONWEALTH NURSES
FEDERATION

25. 
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.
AIMS:

26. 
 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.
RED CROSS SOCIETY

27. 
 The world health organisation, commonly called the WHO is
also a specialised agency of the United Nations. It was
organised in 1948 for the purpose of helping to achieve the
highest possible level of health for all people
THE WORLD HEALTH
ORGANISATION

28. 
 The WHO has been active in nursing education and
practice in a number of ways in India. It has offered
guidance in setting up programmes 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

29. 
 The Student Nurses Association organised 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.
THE STUDENT NURSES ASSOCIATION
(SNA)

30. 
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.

31. 
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.

32. 
 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.

33. 
 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.

34. 
 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.
THE NURSES LEAGUE OF THE
CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

35. 
 OBJECTIVES:
 Promote cooperation and encouragement among Christian
Nurses.
 Promote efficiency in nursing education and service.
 Secure the highest standards possible in Christian nursing
education through the Christian schools of nursing.
 Considering the special work and problems of Christian
nurses wherever employed.

36. 
 ACTIVITIES:
 Activities include national and area conferences and retreats
for its members. Development of leadership abilities is
encouraged by participation in these meetings.
 Each meeting also allows for sharing of problems common to
the Christian nurse.
 Provides expert professional advice.
 Provides scholarships for advanced study.
 Provides financial assistance for professional meetings and
seminars

37. 
 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.

38. 
 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
 MEMBERSHIP
 Membership is open to doctors, registered nurses and
ANM/Health workers, all health professionals. Students in
health professional courses may also become members
THE CHRISTIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
OF INDIA

39. 
 FUNCTIONS
 To provide professional training through formal and
informal education, publication of textbooks and other
materials and scholarships.
 To encourage community health work through training,
advisory services and technical support.
 To assist and support churches and health institutions with
study and training.
 To disperse health related information which will help
with health education and lean towards a more healthy and
just society.

40. 
 State Nursing Councils (SNC) are formed since 1926 to
control the training and practice with in the state and
issue licences to the qualified nurses. A license issued
by a council provides assurance to the public that the
nurse has met predetermined standards.
STATE NURSING COUNCILS

41. 
 FUNCTION OF STATE NURSING COUNCIL
 Regulation of training programme of the diploma,
Graduate and Post Graduate Courses.
 Supervision of the practice of the profession by its
Member.
 Granting recognition to the training institutions and
periodical Inspection thereon, as the Council is governing
authority of physical and clinical facilities in almost all the
nursing courses conducted in the institution.

42. 
 Proscribing syllabus and curriculum for various nursing
courses and conducting qualifying examination there for.
 Registration and granting certificate to qualified persons to
practice their profession and to watch and take action
against practice of profession by quacks and check mal-
practice as well and to take action.