Facelift for Nursing Services in India

  
New Delhi: The Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of India has proposed a Rs 2,900
crore scheme to meet the acute shortage and the skewed distribution of nurses across Indian states.
Inaugurating the centenary celebrations of Trained Nurses Association of India (TNAI), the Union
Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dr. Anbumani Ramadoss said that the new scheme aims at
creating human resources of nurses under the Development of Nursing Services. According to the
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, a large number of nursing personnel are required under the
National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) to serve at primary health centres across the country. While the
Ministry is working towards strengthening and improving the quality of the training, the government
has also chalked out plans for setting up additional institutions under NRHM.

Based on the Planning Commission Task Force report that highlights the acute shortage of Nurses in
the country, the Ministry has identified 230 districts that do not have adequate institutions for training
nursing staff. As part of the strategic framework for Nursing during 11th five-year plan, the Ministry is
looking at setting up 24 centres of excellence at an overall investment of 480 crore. Dr. Ramadoss also
informed that the Ministry plans to spend Rs 725 crore to set up 145 ANM schools and further Rs 1370
crore for establishment of 137 GNM schools in the 230 districts, that lack any nursing training
institutes. The Ministry has also chalked out plans to spend nearly Rs 34 crore for strengthening the
existing 17 State Nursing Councils and Nursing Cells in Directorate of Health Services at the state level.
The Minister also announced an investment of Rs 90 crore for setting up six Colleges of Nursing in
Rajasthan, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Orissa and Uttar Pradesh.

An additional Rs 200 crore has also been earmarked for four Regional Institutes of Nursing in the four
metros - Chennai, Mumbai, Kolkata and Delhi - he said. Government Bureau Click to get the daily dose
of news on good governance in the Government. Dr. Anbumani Ramadoss, met Mr. Goran Hagglund,
Minister for Health and Social Affairs of Sweden on 20 November, 2008 at Stockholm (Sweden). During
his meeting with the Swedish Minister, the ongoing programmes under the Swedish International
Development Agency (SIDA) assistance in India were discussed. With reference to developing inter-
institutional collaboration between institutions in India and Sweden, for improving midwifery and
maternal health services in India.

Dr. Ramadoss thanked the Swedish Government for collaborating with the Indian Institute of
Management (IIM), TNAI, Academy of Nursing Studies (ANS) Hyderabad, White Ribbon Alliance of
India (WRAI), and the Society of Midwives of India (SOMI). He appreciated the idea of imparting
training as a part of the institutional strengthening, to various officers from Central and State
Governments dealing with maternal health and midwives from nursing schools and colleges in Sweden.
The Swedish partners are the Karolinska Institute and the Swedish Midwifery Association.

A. B. Kulkarni
President - TNAI
Address by Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam during the Inaugural Function of
Centenary
Conference of The Trained Nurses’ Association of India, Mumbai
  
Address by Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam during the
Inaugural Function of
Centenary Conference of The Trained Nurses’
Association of India, Mumbai
 

Let my care, remove the pain

“Nursing is a beautiful mission”

I am delighted to participate in the inauguration of Centenary Conference of Trained Nurses’

Association of India (TNAI), Mumbai. My greetings to all the members of the TNAI. I have been
interacting with lakhs of people in the noble profession of nursing all over the country - some in eye
care, some in emergency management, some caring old age patients, some in psychiatric care, some in
attending to transplant patients and so on. But there has been one common quality that I have
observed, that is of removing the pain, and giving consolation and relief to the patients and patient’s
relatives. I would like to share with you all, few thoughts on the topic “Let my care remove the Pain”.
While I am with you, I recall my participation in the National Awards Function organised by the Ministry
of Health and Family Welfare for recognising the meritorious services of the nursing professionals in the
country as a part of the International Nurses Day to rightly remember the great nurse Florence
Nightingale.

Lady with a Lamp:

During that function, the legend of Florence Nightingale, the mother of nursing profession came alive in
my memory. She volunteered to work for three years in the battlefield taking care of thousands of
wounded soldiers travelling from England to Turkey in a ship. She walked four miles every night among
sick soldiers, with a lamp for light. The grateful soldiers would kiss the shadow of Florence Nightingale
as she passed by. She is definitely an example of “giving” for removing the pain of the suffering
people. She opened the first nursing school and she wrote the first text book of nursing in 1860. She
inspired many women to take to nursing as a respectable career. I particularly like her views on
education. She says “education is to teach not to know, but to do”. There is a big message for
educationists from this statement. India is a leading country in education and training of quality
nursing professionals, I am sure many nurses are working with passion and love this profession. I
visualise in my country many Nightingales who represent the peak of nursing profession and shining
examples for future nurses.

Blending Care with Knowledge

There has been a division between the technological and scientific basis of nursing and its nurturing or
caring role during the last 150 years. Nightingale believed very strongly that good nurses were the
product of moral rectitude, maturity and a deep understanding of the character traits needed to care for
sick and vulnerable people. The second wave of reforms in nursing was led by Ethel Bedford-Fenwick
(1857-1947) in England, and Adams Hampton Robb (1860-1910) in America. They chose a medical
model for professional nursing which emphasised education in the sciences. In 1909, Dr Ida S. Scudder
started India’s first School of Nursing at Vellore. In the 21st century, nurses have to become
knowledge workers because of the advancement in healthcare technologies. Today, with the rapid
advancement in healthcare system and creation of specialties and super-specialties in medicine, there
is definitely a need to look at the super specialties needed in nursing to compliment the doctors.

Specialist Training to Nurses

A gradual revolution is taking place as a public-private effort to attend to medical emergencies. One
key part of this endeavour which has already been introduced in 11 states is the training for emergency
management technicians. A training programme has been introduced in the country in collaboration
with Stanford Medical School. The objective of this emergency health service is to save million lives in a
year starting from 2010. Already this mission has started performing. For any emergency service, the
citizens have to dial
The toll free number 108 in the eleven states and it is going to spread in the whole country. The 108
Ambulance movement has become a friend to all the rural and urban citizens of the states where they
are in operation. As soon as a call is received, ambulance departs within 60 seconds and reaches the
site of emergency in an average of 14 minutes if it is an urban area, or 25 minutes in the rural area.
EMRI is a modern service with high-tech communication system, GPS system, interlinked network with
well maintained ambulance system, always waiting to deal with any emergency occurring at any point
in the state. In India, the nursing community will become a partner in the emergency health service.

Nurses as Teachers for Patient’s families

Recently, there was a meeting of cured patients, their doctors and a few social workers in a hospital.
One important point that emerged during the interaction was, that the relationship between the patient
and doctor extends to patients’ family. This, in turn transmits effective messages from one family to
another family on advice to prevent diseases, necessity of periodic checks, the dietary habits and the
need for life style changes including exercise for good health. I believe this good contact between the
doctor and patients is very valuable. If we have specialist nurses performing this role, it can enable the
families to understand the disease prevention method leading to a healthy way of life. I request every
nurse to become a teacher for the families of patients. By this complimentary role, the work load on the
doctors will come down and the patients and their families will be benefited substantially.

My Experience in Philippines
In 2006, when I was in Philippines, I addressed and interacted with the students and faculty members
of the College of Nursing of University of Philippines. Pilipino nurses have established the credentials of
nursing profession all over the world. Just like Indian nursing community, the hard work of Pilipino
nurses in world’s best hospitals has kept alive faith of people in modern medicine. The nursing college
of University of Philippines is indeed a unique college that has a PhD programme in nursing. In our
country also, few universities and medical colleges have introduced such PhD programmes. Qualified
nurses can practice medicine in the rural primary healthcare centres. In addition, we should conduct
number of Post Graduate nursing degree courses for our working nurses through distance education
system, so that we can give them career growth potential. I have discussed with both Philippines and
Indian nursing experts. Dr Josefina Thazn, Dean of Nursing in University of Philippines visited here.
It is essential that there should be common classes in physiology, psychology and anatomy for
graduate and post graduate nurses along with MBBS course participants. Also, the Indian Nursing
Council should review their nursing courses continuously in view of the continuous technological
changes taking place. I was very happy to see certain post graduate education coming up recently
through a distance education programme in CARE Hospitals, Hyderabad in partnership with Netaji
Subhas Open University (NSOU), Kolkata. These courses “empower the nurses to take up carriers in
Hospital Management and as Nurse Clinicians. I would suggest the Trained Nurses Association to
consider institution of such in-house training facilities for providing continuing education to the nurses
in various hospitals located in different parts of the country.

Liver Transplant: A Case Study

Like any organ in the body, the liver is subjected to diseases. The unfortunate aspect of liver diseases is
that the symptoms show up only after the damage has set in. Generally patients are unaware of any
damage to the liver for years together. This phenomenon I learnt in a hard way through the traumatic
experience of one of my Scientist friend, which eventually resulted in liver transplant. He went to St
James Hospital in UK for liver transplant where the doctors and nurses explained to him all the pros
and cons of the surgery and registered for a compatible liver. He was kept in the waiting list.

There was a long waiting list. Finally my friend was operated on the 13 June 2000 by Dr Peter Lodge of
St James Hospital in UK and his gifted team of doctors, one of whom Prof Merwin Davies who happened
to be the close friend of Prof Acharya of AIIMS, New Delhi. The operation took seven hours. Later he
regained consciousness and saw the people around him who were in smiles after the successful
operation. He is now hale and hearty with a British liver. He left the hospital after 17 days and weighed
only 57 kg when he was wheeled out. He was slowly permitted to eat everything except grape fruit. As
usual all the medicines caused their own side effects. He remained in Leeds for over three months
under the care of expert doctors after the operation and flew back to India with his family.
Experience with the Transplant Nursing Community
I talked to my friend about his experience in the UK hospital with the nursing team. He mentioned that
the Nursing community in UK looking after the transplant cases possessed following unique
characteristics:
A . Patient and the donor were under 24x7 care of the nurses.
B. The patient and the donor were provided with the total literature pertaining to the transplant and
encouraged to ask questions if they did not understand any part of the material.
C . The patient was given explanation about the treatment, side effects and what they should do in
case of any difficulty.
D. The dedication and commitment of the nursing team was total.
E. The knowledge base of the nurses was wide and deep.
F. The nurses were always smiling.
G. The patient can report any problem to the nurse, even though it may not concern them directly. The
nurse will undertake the problem and report what has been done.
H. The nurse will always ask, “what I can do for you?” They will also say, “if you need anything, do not
hesitate to ask me?” This type of attitude keeps the patient at high spirit and makes them feel that
there is somebody to take care of them always. I am sure, many of you assembled here may be
providing similar care to the patients in Indian hospitals. I am telling this experience of my friend to
the nursing community assembled here, so that you can document it and include it in the training
programme of the nurses at various stages of their career.

Conclusion
While you have been doing an admirable job for caring for patients, can you also help in preventive
care? With your vast experience, you would have come across many cases where an illness or accident
could have been avoided if only sufficient precautions had been taken much in advance. Also there is a
need for conveying certain healthy practices and hygiene guidelines to our people particularly to the
rural population. Do you think it is possible to take an initiative in this direction? Let me refer to the
“Help Your Body and Mind” programme which was launched in Mumbai on 16 August 2008.

This programme proposes to create awareness among the people about the methods to combat chronic
diseases through 20,000 doctors and supporting nursing community who will function as spokesperson
in a zone. Simultaneously, 90 diagnostic centres across 47 cities are being established for providing
free testing for detecting chronic diseases. In addition, it is also proposed to enlist the support of local
communities for building momentum. Nursing community has always to be partners in such types of
societal mission. Dear members of nursing community, I have designed a six-point oath for you. Can
you repeat the oath with me?

Oath for Nursing Community

1. I love my profession of nursing, the noble mission.
2. I realise, removing the pain is a great Godly mission.
3. I will treat all patients equally with kindness and care.
4. I will take special care of at least 20 rural patients.
5. I will be a life long learner in nursing.
6. I will follow the motto “Let my care, remove your pain and bring smiles”.
My greetings and best wishes to the all the members of nursing community for success in their mission
of removing the pain of the patients.

May God bless you.

Presidential Address by Mr. Arvind B. Kulkarni, President TNAI at The
Centenary Conference: 4-7 November 2008
Sri Shanmukhanand Auditorium, Sion, Mumbai
 
Presidential Address by Mr. Arvind B. Kulkarni, President TNAI at
The Centenary Conference: 4-7 November 2008
Sri Shanmukhanand Auditorium, Sion, Mumbai

Our Beloved, Most Revered Chief Guest,

Dr. Avul Pakir Jainulbdeen Abdul Kalamji The distinguished guests on

the Dias, in the Auditorium and My Dear Sisters and Brothers!

On this historical day, we express our deep gratitude towards the visionary nurses who laid down the
foundation of TNAI one hundred years ago, here in Mumbai. The year of its origin was 1905, when
Nursing Superintends’ Association was formed. The Wheel of the ‘Kalchakra’ has completed its full
circle. One hundred years ago, the nurses took the decision to bring all the nurses under one umbrella
and christened it as Trained Nurses Association of India i.e. TNAI. This happened in Mumbai’s JJ
Hospital. Miss T K Adranwala the-then Assistant Matron of JJ Hospital had told once, that the initial
meetings of TNAI were conducted in JJ Hospital.

The-then Nursing Superintendents of Cama Hospital and St. Georges Hospital were among the few
members who took initiative. It is a God’s grace and blessing for this marvelous decision that once
again a person associated with JJ Hospital and Mumbai as a whole is given an opportunity to be the
President on the occasion of Centenary. I was designed by Sassoon Hospital Pune. But JJ Hospital has
been a launching pad for me. All the nurses in general and nurses in Maharashtra in particular, are
proud that their Association is ready to take off for the next century once again from Mumbai. TNAI is
functioning for last 100 years and marching ahead with increasing speed and strength. The reason is,
there are two kinds of lives, one is the life of “values” and the other is a life of “valuables”. If a person
or an institution / organisation starts giving too much importance to valuables, then values are left
aside. When values are ignored, the person or institution gets devalued.

When values are honoured at any cost, the person’s or institution’s growth is definite. TNAI has existed
through rough weather, rough waters, turbulences, because it has never deviated from the values. The
dignity and honour of people (the clients) and the nurses (the care giver) was never compromised
during this journey. It has accepted criticism from outsiders as well as from within for this. Time has
proved that the TNAI is on the right track, and in the right orbits. Nursing profession has grown with
time and overall human development. The speed of the development in sciences- both physical and
behavioural and the technology have affected our lives.

Nurses are no exception. The journey of nursing has been highlighted by our senior Nursing Officer Mr T
Dileep Kumar while introducing the theme of the Conference “Future of Nursing: Implication of Nursing
Education, Practice and Research.” As a President of this great organisation, I would like to mention
here that the TNAI has always played its role in this development. Many a time it is asked, that with
increasing use of technology, are nurses losing their place in the health care system? The answer is big
“NO!” The technology has changed the nurses’ role. And nurses are ready with it. Advanced technology
is in urban areas, and metro cities. What about rural population, our senior citizens and school
children? The NRHM- a flagship programme of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India has
underlined the need of Trained Birth Attendants (TBA).
Nurses are the major partners in this mission. The contribution of nurses has started yielding the
results. The achievements of TNAI are numerous. It is representing nurses at national and international
levels. It has achieved success in regaining honour and dignity for nurses and nursing profession and in
creating espirit de corps amongst the professionals from Kashmir to Kanyakumari and from Assam to
Gujarat. As our Defense forces are our pride, so are our Nurses in Defense services, ever ready to keep
our defense personnel and their family members fit 24 x 7 (or 24 x 365). Nurses are our country’s life
line, serving ESI, Railways and so on. TNAI has become a platform of trust for nurses everywhere. The
dedicated services by the Office bearers and the support staff at National and State level in the past
and present needs a pat of appreciation and gratitude.

We should remember, the majority are women. They are working women and housewives also. In
addition to their traditional roles they have shouldered the burden to keep professional association
intact and alive. I salute them all. I can feel the restlessness of my brothers. My dear brothers, we have
an equal share in this journey. As our culture has imbibed our role of heading the family, protecting the
members, taking major share in responsibilities etc. we are there always indeed, Prakrity and Purush
together constitute an entity. They are not rival of each other, nor do they have superiority over each
other. They are equals and the nature has well defined roles for each one. This is an answer to the
raised eyebrows towards men in nursing. In Shakespeare’s words, “We have our roles and we have
played it with full involvement”. Regarding the future plans and challenges before us, after
introspection we will be sharing them in our meetings on 6-7 November 2008.

Before this audience let us accept that though our achievements are many much is left to be done for
both, our own profession and the public in general. With our growth, the public expectations are ever
increasing. These expectations sometime carry a sense of dissatisfaction amongst them. It is not a
love- hate relationship. It is a real and deep love they express when we don’t match their expectations.
Let us take positive strokes, encouragement, and motivation from this dissatisfaction, criticism and
convert them into our energy for marching ahead with rededication. We have to shade away our
outdated paths. Now we do not need flyovers and airports. We require more “Space Stations” to explore
and reach new worlds. As our Distinguished Chief Guest has said, India has a potential to discover new
Akashgangas and become a Superpower by 2020. Nurses will be a super factor to make this super
power healthy- physically, mentally, socially and spiritually. Let us Awake, Arise, and Act! From now
itself. Jai Hind, Jai TNAI, Jai Maharashtra!
The recipients of TNAI Centenary Award, presented by
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam during CENTCON 2008

She has been Chairperson of Ms. Mehta institute TJ Mehta

book writing project on scholarship for the nursing
Fundamentals of Nursing- A students. She has devoted
Procedure Manual. Dr Kapoor herself to an ashram in Gujrat
has been associated with working for the development of
organising/ serving as women and children.
resource person in several
workshops/ conferences of
TNAI. She took training as
Dr. (Mrs.) Alamelu  Trainer, on HIV/AIDS
Venketaraman Former SNA Unit ( A m e r i c a n N u r s e s
President, Joint Secretary, TNAI Association).
Lucknow Branch, SNA Advisor, UP
State branch, Treasurer, UP State She revived and activated the
branch, etc. was also Chairperson, D e l h i S t a t e b r a n c h a n d
Public Health Nursing Section and e s t a b l i s h e d D e l h i S t a t e Ms. Gayatri Bandyopadhyay
Organising Secretary for All India Nursing Council. She enrolled Ms Bandyopadhyay has worked
SNA Conference. She developed, 5 0 0 m e m b e r s f o r T N A I tirelessly for the welfare of
implemented and evaluated a (awarded Plaque twice for Nurses of West Bengal and
curriculum on CHN, MCH and family e n r o l l i n g l i f e m e m b e r s ) , revival of TNAI Tripura branch,
planning. Ms Venketaraman trained initiated scholarships/awards and establishment of Sikkim
86 Traditional Birth Attendants at State level and raised funds branch. She was President,
( T B A s ) a n d i n n o v a t e d s e v e r a l for TNAI to meet the expenses West Bengal State branch, Vice
devices for ready use of nurses of SNA/TNAI Conference. Dr President, WB Nursing Council.
including AV Aids for MCH Care, K a p o o r g u i d e d v a r i o u s She contributed articles for the
besides developing a Nurses-run research projects and theses print media. In academics, she
clinic. in M. Phil, M.Sc and B.Sc. was associated with various
courses. universities as Examiner, Paper
Ms Venketaraman has written 9 setter, and Counseller.
books on Nursing. Recipient of A p r o l i f i c a u t h o r , s h e
P r e s i d e n t o f I n d i a G o l d M e d a l published (a) text book on
in1976, Rashtriya Vidya Saraswati Psychiatric Nursing - V o l . I ,
P u r a s k a r ( b y t h e I n t e r n a t i o n a l (b) two modules on Role of In-
Institute of Education), Renuka s e r v i c e a n d P r e-service of
Mukherjee Somasekhar Award (for Nurses on Prevention, Care
b e s t t e a c h e r ) a n d F l o r e n c e and Cure HIV/AIDS, (c) (in
Nightingale Award. co-authorship) chapter I on
Science and Technology,
besides articles on Human
Relations in Nursing, Ethical Mrs. Gopi J. Bhambani
Dilemma in Nursing Practice, Considered as backbone of
etc. She wrote course material TNAI Bombay branch, Ms
for IGNOU for B.Sc. Students. Bhambani is fondly called as a
permanent Finance Minister of
City branch. She established
Nurses Bureau to provide one-
to-one care to the patients.
Smt. Annapurna Tiwari Mrs. Bhambani has done strong
Smt Tiwari contributed significantly advocacy for well qualified
to the ODA Project for Slum nurses and fought against
Development besides her active illegal Nursing Institutions and
participation in Indore Habitat practices. After diploma in
Improvement Project workshop. Homeopathy, she also practices
She popularised family planning Homeopathy.
Mrs. Cheryl Susan Tada She
measures among women has provided exemplary
(motivated 200 women for copper- humanitarian services in the
T insertion). field of nursing and public
She was awarded Certificate of health in Arunachal Pradesh.
Excellence by the Lions Club, Recipient of Florence
Indore. Nightingale Award, State
Award and Best TB Workers
Award, Ms. Tada is credited
with establishing Nursing cell
in the State. She initiated in-
service programmes for the
nurses and also framed service M r . L . I b o h a l S i n g h B y
rules for the working nurses. holding various positions at
State level TNAI, Mr Singh
worked tirelessly for revival of
Manipur branch. He enrolled
Dr. (Mrs.) Bimla Kapoor A n more than 200 Life Members
eminent academician & nursing and conducted Life Membership
administrator, Dr. Kapoor has been Mass Campaign, raising the
Secretary, TNAI Delhi branch for membership status from 9 in
two terms. She also held various 1981 to 1063 now. His efforts
positions in standing committees of for fund raising have been
TNAI. noteworthy.
Miss Durga J. Mehta M s
Mehta is a strict disciplinarian; Besides conducting 67th TNAI /
h e r d e v o t i o n t o G a n d h i a n T N A I - SNA Conferences, he
v a l u e s h a s w o n h e r h i g h initiated a series of Awards for
appreciation in the nursing
community. She has been
associated with MNC, INC and
ICN in various positions.

(a) Staff Nurse Award; (b) Ms. Malik is associated with

Nursing Sister Award; (c) Tutor; various universities as Paper
(d) Princple; and (e) Officer. Setter / Examiner and has also
published articles in newspapers.
He attended various workshop at
State/national and international
levels.

She was instrumental in

bringing out the TNAI
publication, Fundamentals of
Nursing - A Procedure Manual.
Author of a book, Community
Health Nursing - Principles and M r s . N i l i m a P . R a n e Former
Practices, she contributed two President of Goa state branch-
chapters on the project, TNAI, Ms Nilima has been
History of Nursing, a TNAI c h a i r p e r s o n , A l l G o a W o m e n’s
Dr. (Mrs.) Jasbir Kaur She has
publication. Association. She enrolled 149 life
held various State level positions
members for TNAI. Recipient of
at TNAI. Her active participation
Florence Nightingale Award 2008,
in TNAI National Conferences She organised mobile health
Ms. Nilima has been very active in
b r o u g h t h e r G o l d a n d S i l v e r services, domiciliary midwifery
social life. She took much
Medals and Plaques. Dr Kaur has services in rural and urban
initiative in establishment of Goa
o r g a n i s e d s e v e r a l T N A I settings, besides flood relief
Nursing Council. Ms. Nilima has
( b i e n n i a l / S N A b i e n n i a l ) activities in Najafgarh Block,
been instrumental is getting
Conferences, and revived non- Delhi. Ms Gulani has guided
justice to the aggrieved nursing
functional Punjab branch. She several ANM/GNM/DNEA/B.Sc/
personnel, and at the same time
h a d b e e n i n s t r u m e n t a l i n M.Sc and M.Phil students in
securing additional benefits to the
establishment of Directorate of addition to being a Research
guide for many students. She nurses with higher qualifications
Nursing in Punjab.
also participated in revision of at state level.
 syllabus in INC and SEAR
Through her painstaking efforts
countries.
she could raise sizable funds for
Punjab State Office. Recipient of
Mother Teresa Award by Omni
College, Canada, she established
4 SNA Units in various
Schools/Colleges of Nursing and
enrolled 1415 Life Members of
TNAI. For promoting education,
she established 5 TNAI Punjab
State Branch Scholarships and Mrs. V. S. Patil Ms Patil, an active
Malhotra Scholarship for SNA/ member in professional life, has
TNAI students besides arranging Dr. (Mrs.) M. Dean been instrumental in formation of
Dumra Novel Trust Scholarship Chairperson to various Directorate of Nursing as also in
and Smt. Shakuntala Devi Standing Committees of TNAI establishing / reviving many SNA
Scholarship for GNM and B.Sc. Headquarters, she has held Units. Honoured with Rashtriya
students. various positions at state and Vidya Saraswati Puraskar (by
national level TNAI for over IIEM) and national award for
four decades. She is the writing best SNA Diary, Ms Patil
driving force behind the got sanctioned two gold medals
projects of Central Institute of for GNM and B.Sc. students and
Nursing and Elderly Care has been guide to M.Sc. students.
Home. Her Contribution She organised, implemented and
towards nursing education, evaluated Step Ladder course and
service and research is Supervisor course, besides
commendable. revising syllabi of GNM and B.Sc.
courses. Besides, she has been
Recipient of several honours guide for M.Sc. students.
including florence nightingale
D r . K o c h u t h r e-siamma Award 2007; Honorary Society
Thomas Ms. Thomas is known for award Sima Theta Tau, Indian,
breathing fresh life in inactive USA; International Council of
pockets in the State. She Nurses-3M Award; Honorary
instituted many scholarships Society award - P i L a m d a
and Best Nurse award. She Theta, Indian, USA, she had
contributed much towards been instrumental in intiating
establishment of Nursing Council Masters of Science in MCH
of Kerala besides organising Nursing and Ph D. Nursing at
several conferences, seminars, Punjab University.
symposia and workshops and Major. (Mrs.) Phul Rani Sarmah
continuing education (Retd.) M s S a r m a h i s a v e r y
programmes. She had been active member of TNAI. She has
instrumental in revival of PC the distinction of being the first
B . S c . a n d p a s t-basic diploma person to join Territorial Army
course in nursing. Besides unit. For her serving and treating
contributing to various w o u n d e d s o l d i e r s i n I n d o-Pak
professional journals, she has War, she was honoured with
revised the syllabi of B.Sc., Post Territorial Army Decoration Award
Basic B.Sc. nursing and M.Sc. 1996 from Prime Minister of India.
nursing courses. Ms Sarmah is a prominent Social
Mrs. Mary J. Malik Ms. Malik Worker.
Ms. Krishna Kumari Gulani has been EC memebr at
Had been a very active member national level for 4 years and
of various standing committees Secretary UP branch TNAI for
of TNAI. Held various positions two terms. Ms. Malik had been
at State level TNAI. instrumental in establishment
of new State (Uttarakhand)
branch. She had been Vice
President WB Nursing Council
and organised many
workshops on Nursing.

ting the land of CIN and ECH

r e g i s t e r e d i n 2 0 0 5 . C o-
Chairperson for writing a TNAI
publication, Fundamentals of
Nursing: A Procedure Manual, Ms
Chawla had been associated
with WHO as Consultant
(Bhutan) and on Fellowship
(New Zealand), besides
Prof. P. V. Ramachandran He participation in international, Ms. Jaiwanti P. Dhaulta Before
dedicated his services to the national and regional joining TNAI, she worked as
TNAI by holding various conferences. Ms Chawla had Lecturer in nursing in SNDT
positions at the State and been Superintendent of University, Mumbai. As former
National level. Prof. Examination of GNM & ANM and Secretary-G e n e r a l a n d C h i e f
Ramachandran established 5 Inspector, Indian Nursing Editor of NJI, TNAI (1996-2001),
TNAI Units in Tamil Nadu State, Council. M s . D h a u l t a’s c o n t r i b u t i o n
organised, among others, four towards the nursing association
International Nurses is immense. She worked
Conferences, All India tirelessly for the welfare of nurse
Rehabilitation Nursing professionals in India. As
Conference and two State Tamil Secretary, she organised and
Nadu Govt. Nurses Association attended many national and
c o n f e r e n c e s . P r o f . international meetings and
Ramachandran has been conferences. After her retirement
recipient of (a) Nightingale’s she worked as a consultant in
award at University of Indian Nursing Council (2002-
Wisconsin, USA and (b) Sigma 2004) and also as project
Dr. Sumathi Kumaraswami An
Theta Tau International Award. coordinator in Academy for
eminent Nurse Educator and
He has been Examiner for Nursing Studies, funded by
Administrator Dr. Sumathi has
GNM/B.Sc/ M.Sc and Ph.D UNFPA. Recipient of Dr. Devi
been associated with TNAI for
students, besides being Chand Rolling Shield for the best
more than two decades.
member of board of Studies in Nurse of the year (1961-62), she
Participated actively as keynote
various universities. is presently working as
speaker in SNA Platinum Jubilee
Consultant at Delhi Heart and
Conference. Established many
Lung Institute, New Delhi
SNA units at local level. Beside
organising workshops and
seminars, she participated in
many international, national and
state level conferences. She had
been member of committees for
formulation of syllabus for B.Sc.
Nursing and paper setting.
Author of several articles in
professional journals, she was
Prof. (Mrs.) R. Thassu Prof.
instrumental in introducing
Thassu demonstrated her
M.Sc. nursing programme. Lt. Col. (Miss) Molly David
dynamism by establishing a
branch at J&K in 1976-78. She Joined TNAI as Asst. Secretary in
also helped in raising Rs 2 lakh June 1991, after taking
f o r I n t e r n a t i o n a l W o m e n’s premature retirement from
Conference organised by TNAI, Military Nursing Service. During
and again in securing her tenure in TNAI she worked
advertisements for TNAI and assiduously for the growth of the
INC souvenirs. She enrolled association. She contributed to
more than 400 members for the process of enhancement of
TNAI. She held various the status of nursing profession.
positions in standing While in Military Nursing Service
committees of TNAI HQs. Prof. as Lt. Col., she served the army
Mrs. Narender K. Nagpal
Thassu was instrumental in and the country with distinction
Former Secretary General of
validation of Medical Surgical during the trying days of the
TNAI, after retirement, Mrs.
Nursing Units in J&K. She Chinese aggression (1962), the
Nagpal worked as Principal in
established 3 Colleges of war with Pakistan (1965) and the
College of Nursing, Jamia
Nursing and 5 Schools of war for liberation of Bangladesh
Hamdard University, New Delhi.
Nursing in Delhi and Punjab. (1971).
She was also Professor (Nursing)
Prof. Thassu has contributed to
in Himalayan Institute (HIHT),
course material on Nursing for
Dehradun, Uttarakhand. During
IGNOU, and delivered the
her tenure as Secretary-General
lectures on nursing through
at TNAI, she made significant
Radio and TV.
contribution towards the Nursing
association and profession. She
particularly helped staff
development in honing their
skills in official work. She has
attended many national and
i n t e r n a t i o n a l m e e t i n g s a n d Mr. Iqbal Ahmed Joined TNAI
conferences and conducted more before independence in 1946 and
than 20 National Conferences / served the Association in various
Directed ICN-TNAI projects. She p o s i t i o n s f o r m o r e t h a n f o u r
 is a member of Sigma Theta Tau decades. His administrative skills
Mrs. Satish Chawla She has International Nursing. Recently and personnel handling skills
held various positions in TNAI she was honoured with Florence were noteworthy. During his
at State and National level. Nightingale Award by Wisconsin tenure at TNAI HQrs, he was hard
Under the Presidentship of Mrs. University, USA. working and known for his
S. Chawla, the International discipline and meticulous work.
Conference of Women was He retired in 1985.
organised successfully by TNAI.
She was instrumental in get

Report of the XXIInd Biennial (71st) TNAI Conference and

Centenary Conference held in Mumbai from 3rd to 7th November
2008
 

Theme : Future of Nursing: Implication for Nursing Education, Practice and Research

The year 2008 has been quite momentous for nursing community of India, as TNAI, the sole
professional body of nurse practitioners of India completed hundred glorious years. It was a mega
event celebrated as TNAI CENTCON during 3-7 November 2008 in Mumbai where TNAI was got
registered in 1908. That a personage of stature not less than the former President Dr. APJ Abdul
Kalam inaugurated the historical event bespeaks volumes about the priority status accorded to the
issue of Nursing in national agenda. The conference started with a press conference on 3 November
2008 at Hotel Peninsula Hall, Sion. There was very good response from the Press as well as All India
Radio. In the afternoon, there was lively display of posters at the Art Gallery, Sri Shanmukhananda
Auditorium.

The participation from trained nurses was very encouraging. The posters in different categories
related to nursing which evoked wide appreciation from spectators. On 4 November 2008, delegates
were received from all over the country, this was followed by the Inaugural session. It was very
heartening to have the former president of India, Dr. APJ Kalam as our Chief guest. Our other
honoured guests included Mr. Dilip Valse Patil, Minister of Medical Education and Energy, Government
of Maharashtra and Mr. Suresh Shetty, Minister of State, Medical & Higher and Technical Education,
Government of Maharashtra. The inaugural session opened with an invocation dance. Mrs. Anita
Deodhar, President Maharashtra State Branch gave the welcome address with floral tribute and
mementos to those on the dias. Tributes to Florence Nightingale & lighting of the lamp was the next
part of inaugural session.

Dr. APJ Kalam garlanded the Florence Nightingale portrait and lighted the lamp. Our honoured guest
paid due respects with flowers. In his address, Dr. APJ Kalam appreciated the varietal services being
rendered by nurses in urban and rural areas. He encouraged each participant to prepare oneself
through higher education to work as nurse specialists. Sponsors for the conference were felicitated by
the Chief guest. The senior nurses who have made outstanding contribution in nursing were honoured
by Dr. APJ Kalam. We were proud to have amongst us eminent and senior nurses like Madam Anna
Jacob who has completed 94 years of age, a former Vice-president of TNAI Dr. Sulochana Krishnan,
and many senior members, who were felicitated. Secretary General, Mrs. Sheila Seda, gave an
introduction to TNAI and highlights of the conference through an interesting video presentation.

The theme “Future of Nursing Implication for Nursing education Practice and Research” was unfolded
by Mr. T. Dileep Kumar, Nursing Advisor, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.
He presented a picture of nursing education development in our country and stressed the need for
nurses empowerment. He also highlighted the concept of Public and Private partnership in nursing
education and modalities to create and sustain the partnership. He mentioned about the proposal of
allocation of funds for nurses development in the 11th 5-year-plan. This was followed by the
Presidential address by Mr. A. B. Kulkarni. Messages sent by dignitaries were read by Mrs. Bhagwati
Krishan. The Souvenir was released by Mr. T. Dileep Kumar. The inaugural session concluded with a
vote of thanks by Mrs. Jyotsna Pandit, Secretary, Maharashtra State Branch. The post-lunch started
with Roll call and receiving of purse money. A large section of audience donated generously towards
the TNAI. Focus Care & B Braun, our major sponsors, presented their activities and products.
 

Photo Captions

1. Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam presenting TNAI Centenary Award to the Awardees

2. TNAI President with Former Presidents, Ms Anna Jacob, Ms Durga Mehta, Ms Satish Chawla, Ms
Sulochna Krishnan; Vice-President TNAI and Mr T Dileep Kumar Nursing Advisor, GOI

3. Mrs S K Pillai, Hony. Treasurer, TNAI presenting JP Brothers Oration award to Ms Anugha Ghambir

4. TNAI Maharashtra branch-the host of CENTCON 2008

5. The Kerala state branch receiving award from Dr. Kishore for 1st prize in membership enrollment,
organising maximum activities and educational activities

6. TNAI Punjab state branch is receiving IInd prize for enrolling members from Mr A B Kulkarni,
President, TNAI

7. TNAI, Tamil Nadu State branch is receiving IIIrd prize for enrolling members from Mrs Satish
Chawla Former President TNAI

8. TNAI, Maharashtra State Branch is receiving 2nd prize for organising maximum activities from
President, TNAI

9. TNAI Gujarat state branch receiving IIIrd prize for organising maximum activities from Mrs Anita
Deodar, President TNAI Maharashtra state branch
10. TNAI Haryana state branch receiving consolation prize from Mrs Jyotsna Pandit, Secretary, TNAI
Maharashtra state branch

11. TNAI Uttar Pradesh State branch receiving consolation prize from Mrs Sujana Chakravarty, Former
Secretary-General, TNAI

12. TNAI Goa State branch receiving consolation prize from Ms Durga Mehta, Former President TNAI

13. TNAI West Bengal state branch is receiving consolation prizes from Dr Sulochana Krishnan,
Former Principal RAK College of Nursing, New Delhi

14. TNAI Nagaland state branch is receiving award for activating the state branch from Mrs Gopi
Bambani

15-17. Mrs. B G Kulkarni, Mrs. B R Atluru and Dr Jasbir Kaur respectively, receiving the award for
highest TNAI Life membership enrolment from Ms Susise Kong, President CNF.

Importance was given on prevention of needle stick injury to health care workers. The 1st Scientific
session was on “Nursing challenges in changing health care environment”. Mrs. A. Joykutty, Principal,
College of Nursing, Wockhardt Hospital, introduced the theme. Prof. Seethalakshmi, Principal, College
of nursing, Coimbatore, gave the keynote address. She highlighted the areas where nurses need to
develop. Prof. Sindhu M. from College on Nursing, Kolenchery, presented scientific paper on the
theme. In the evening the audience enjoyed an interesting & colorful cultural programme by Nritya
Geetanjali, a cultural group. Wednesday, the 5th November 2008 began with the 2nd Scientific
session on “Nursing in the new world of Health Care - Vision”.

Mrs. Phalakshi Manjrekar was the moderator of the session. The keynote address was given by Dr.
Mrs. Sulochana Krishnan. She underscored that nursing is a Practical religion. She reminded us on
the 3 H’s of human values, 5 H’s of Art of Living by Sri Ravi Shankar and the 6 factors for nursing in
the new world of health care. She deplored the absence of political power to nurses and the need for
their representation in the Rajya Sabha and in policy making. This was followed by a very interesting
scientific paper presentation by Prof. Shirley David from CMC Vellore. The Second session included
presentations by various sponsors of the conference. - Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital
presented the various Health care services offered by them. - Huntleigh Health Care presented on
“Topical Negative Pressure Therapy” in wound healing and modern technology in lifting patients.

Janak Beds presented on the various types and models of beds available for patient care. - A
presentation by AHEd gave us an idea about the opportunities in US for nurses and the effect of the
CGFNS & NCLEX training, on nursing care. Books on Anatomy for Nurses and Sociology for nurses by
CBS Publications were released by Mr. A.B. Kulkarni. At this occasion, Ms Anugha Ghambir from
Harikilandas Hospital was presented JP Brothers Oration Award for providing comprehensive and
excellent nursing services to mothers and children. The award carrying a memento and Rs. 11,000/-
cash was sponsored by JP Brothers. The valedictory session started with welcome address by Mrs.

Phalakshi Manjrekar. The Chief guest for the session was Mrs. ‘Susie’ Kong, President, Common
Wealth Nurses Federation and Guest of Honor was Dr. Kishor Gajbiye, Deputy Municipal
Commissioner, Mumbai were given floral tribute and memento. Mrs. Mangalam Sriram presented the
conference report. Sr. Gilbert, 1st Vice president, TNAI gave the valedictory remarks. In his address
Dr. Kishor Gajbiye appreciated the nurses for their efforts and work in the various areas of patient
care. He encouraged and assured support to introduce B.Sc. Nursing Colleges in Corporation Hospitals
in Mumbai. Mrs. Susie Kong addressed the audience and congratulated TNAI for the success of the
conference. Winners for the poster competitions and the various awards were felicitated.

The post-conference meetings - SNA General Committee / EC / Council / HOD were held on 6-7
November 2008 at Bharat Ratna Dr. Mrs. Subbalaxmi Auditorium (Essar Hall) Motinga, and after 5
pm the venue was LTMG School of Nursing, Sion. CENTCON 2008 provided a unique opportunity for
the deliberations, interactions among the members, besides the scientific sessions on topical issues.
It was indeed a highly enriching and rewarding experience for the delegates. Giving Vote of thanks,
Mrs. Shobha Vaidya and Mrs. Syamala K Pillai, Hony. Treasurer, TNAI, appreciated the painstaking
efforts of the hosting branch and the event manager and the entire team who worked tirelessly to for
the overall arrangements.

Key Note Address Nursing Challenging in Changing Health Care

Environment (Scientific Session - I)
  

Health is a dynamic state of body a c c e p t a n c e , r e s p e c t a n d I I . Create new practice /

and mind, changing, adapting empathy. The ever changing professional model: (a)
and developing on a continuum dynamics of the current health P r i m a r y n u r s i n g - maternal
ranging from wellness to illness. care environment challenges child health.
Perception of health is uniquely the profession of nursing to
personal, with diverging continue to identify and III. Move nursing to strategic
interpretations; therefore, the articulate the contribution of level: - From commodity to
optimal level of wellness is nursing in the delivery of high value level - By position to add
distinctive to each person. In quality health care. value - By articulating nursing
addition Health care is becoming values - By driving nurses to
more stressful and facing new Nursing is a system driven by cost consciousness and
and significant challenges as we change which interacts with control.
are moving on to centuries. other systems and changes
occurring through inputs which IV. Applying core capabilities
It is now more diverse with life advance nursing care along the of skilled registered nurses for
threatening diseases as the global continuum. The desired example by care management.
health threats continue to outcome of a professional
emerge. The quality of Health nurses’ role remains to support V. P r o v i d i n g s t r a t e g i c
care is one of the most important an optimal functioning of the leadership which advances
issues for the people of today. It system. professional nursing education,
can also be viewed as a violent research and practice.
revolution. Restoration of health Nursing dynamic system is
care delivery system is grounded defined by four components: VI. Develop leaders to meet
in humanistic values. Sri Vinod clinical care delivery, the challenges.
Hinduja said during ICM professional development,
centennial conference that leadership and collaborative
constant change in Health care VII. Develop communication
p r a c t i c e -w h i c h a r e n o t
system poses a formidable skills for political success.
independent but a highly
challenge to the nation. dependent process. Some
efforts are put forward in VIII. G e t t i n g F r e e m e d i a
Caring is the heart and soul of identifying the nursing coverage for nursing issues.
smart nursing. Our sources of challenges.
e n e r g y j u s t a s t h e s u n-solar IX. M o v e f r o m p r a c t i c e t o
system caring, is the engine that I. M a k e n u r s i n g e d u c a t i o n policy.
drives the components of nursing process effective and efficient
as it radiates energy through why? X. Research as a political and
everyday practice. Nursing is policy tool.
viewed as a human science (a) B e c a u s e a t p r e s e n t i t i s
incorporating nursing knowledge inadequate to meet the new XI. D e v e l o p m o d e l a n d
as well as relevant information challenges, methods for accounting for
from the arts and science. The (b) I t i s n o t c u s t o m e r nursing contribution to care.
vision of Nursing is to provide an r e s p o n s i v e , (c) I n a d e q u a t e
environment where caring integration of nursing education
sustains optimal healing and and practice, and
wellness. Nursing will fulfill its (d) Few forums or mandates for
mission by caring core values change.
including compassion,

Indian Nursing Council President profession is mature, (a) C e n t r e o f e x c e l l e n c e i n

Sri Dilip Kumar in his speech on competent and creative enough Nursing Research
t h e e v e o f “Nursing conclave” to be an important partner in (b) C e n t r e f o r l i f e-long
organised in Mumbai presented this new reality of change. l e a r n i n g (c) A s s e t s f o r
that to strengthen Nursing service •  Re-think the strengths of our promoting health and well
in the changing Health care profession to ensure visibility in being
environment, the core issues to the new environment. (d) Innovative resource for
be addressed are: •  Envision a new way of being education
(a) Human resource planning and an efficient nursing professional (e) Support of community.
capacity building in this new reality of change.
 (b) Evidence-based practice Was there a failure, if - yes - In short I highlight that to
(c) Management of personnel why? face the challenge: ( C ) B e
(d) Education and leadership. •  B e c a u s e o f c o n t i n u e d Creative (H) Be Honest (A) Be
challenges •  Failure in effective Assertive (L) Be Good Listener
Let us ask some questions: utilisation of competency and (L) Be Good Learner (E) Be
1. D o I s e e c h a n g e a s a n skills Encourager (N) Be Negotiator
opportunity or a threat? • Failure of nurses to be valued (G) Be Gentle (E) Be Engaged
2. H a v e I i m p r o v e d m y a n d c r e d i b l e l e a d e r i n t h e Always
communication skills? changing health environment. To Conclude Be passionate to
3. What responsibility will I take •  F a i l u r e t o c r e a t e a t r u l y change oneself for changing
for my actions and of those responsive health system. nursing care delivery in the
responsible to me? Some observers say that our changing Health Care Delivery
nurses have already taken system “There is no beginning
Our Response these challenges and have or end, you must make your
• Have confidence that our shown being adjusted pretty own Map” - Joy Horjo in a
well to these challenges. Finally poem, A map to the next
our vision should be, world
Establishing: Thank you.

General Challenges that Nurses are another expenditure

4 Empower Nurses in the changing health care
1 Providing Health Care to a diversed population environment
2 Promoting the health of population in an 5 Nursing Faculty not only do teaching but also
uncertain health care practice
3 Managing rapidly changing health knowledge 6 Help to address the work environment issues
and health care 7 Develop a strong net working system
4 Recognising the local and global significance of 8 Develop collaborative nursing Research and
health issues and health care collaboration models of practice of effecting policy
5 E n g a g i n g i n c o m m u n i t y-b a s e d a n d
institutional-based nursing practice Practice Model
6Conducting Research that is evidence-based 1 Enter with as a Midwife Practitioner r Develop
nursing practice and for promoting prevention strong preventive nursing practitioner and
and disease management conduct
7 Participating in life long learning on all aspects 2 Act promotional practitioner Nurse - Health -
Promoter
Specific Challenges 3 Develop long term skilled nurse practitioner
1 Entry into practice (curative)
2 Reformation in political agenda. Speak on 4 Act facilitator nurse practitioner to Nursing
those delivering the health care rather than on eduction, practice research
economic interest alone 5 Evolve challenge modules
3 Make managers know that nurses are great
assets, they are health care gold rather than
thinking

Key Note Address by Dr. (Mrs.) Sulochana Krishnan

Nursing in the New world of Health Care : A Vision (Scientific
Session - II)
  

Nursing is an essential component in the process of treating the sick, whether in

an institutional or home setting. It is equally sought after by the aged, for their
overall well being. The role of nurses and nursing profession in restoration of
health is being recognised from times immemorial. References to nursing services
are found in the ancient Charak Samhita, a renowned Indian medical treatise of
yore and works of Sushruta, among others. In post-independent India, Dr. S.
Radhakrishnan, former President of India and Dr. Lakshmana Swamy (former Vice
Chancellor, Madras University) were among those who advocated for bringing the
field of nursing under the mainstream education at the University and Secondary
levels.
Nurses have been contributing immensely in pre-natal care of pregnant women, safe delivery of babies
and post-natal care. For quite some decades, there has been increased awareness among people about
safe delivery by pregnant women – thanks to the programmes of government and organisations like
TNAI. The normal physiological process of child birth in homes by the rural trained midwives (Dais) is
disappearing. Now, most of the deliveries are taking place under institutional system in hospitals and
nursing homes where nurses have key role, both in urban and rural areas. In this age of specialisation,
the multi-speciality nature of Nursing is coming to the fore. Nursing the sick in the hospital under
various specialisations is not the same as normal midwifery as practiced in Public Health. As on date,
numerous nursing education institutions are offering specific, specialised courses in nursing. Nurses
have very little or no say in politics.

The simple reason is, they have not emerged as a homogenous group by far. It is rather regrettable
that Presidents of our country have not ever invited a nurse to be a member of Lok Sabha. It is time
that nurses unite and consolidate as a pressure group. To attain this objective, they have to strengthen
their local and regional associations, and build up ties with the media. Going into the philosophy of
nursing, all the religions profess, propagate and advocate actual service to the human beings as the
supreme duty – the service rendered for mitigating the suffering of the sick and the suffering people is
the biggest observance of religion. This is epitomised by Swami Vivekanand when he said, “The hands
that help are holier than the lips that pray”.

From this perspective, in many ways, nursing can be considered as a Practical Religion. ¨ It is upheld 
that the principles and precepts of the popular group, “The Art of Living” founded by Shri Ravi Shankar
can go a long way in motivating, improving and blessing our lives. ¨ The practice of these principles 
can foster deep understanding of human values that unite us as a single human community. We need
to celebrate distinct traditions and diversity while simultaneously creating a greater understand and
appreciation of our many shared principles. This practice will lead to evolution of a peaceful, just and
sustainable community. The major planks of the Art of Living are, commitment, responsibility, hard
work, character and efficiency.

Note: The write-up has been developed on the basis of script of Powerpoint presentation presented at
CENTCON 2008, held in Mumbai.
Validictory Function of TNAI’s Centenary at Mumbai Validictory
Address delivered
By Ms. Susie Kong, President, CNF

Mr. Arvind Kulkarni, President of TNAI, Board Member of South Asia Region,
CNF, Mrs. Satish Chawla, Vice President of CNF, Nursing Colleagues, ladies
and gentleman. I am deeply honoured to be invited to grace this historic
and auspicious occasion, the 100th anniversary of TNAI, and I whole-
heartedly offer you my congratulations and felicitation as you celebrate 100
years of TNAI.

Not many nursing associations around the world can boast of such a glorious
and rich history and you should all feel justifiably proud that you have
achieved much during this time and no doubt will build upon your
foundation and grow from strength to strength in the years to come.

From what I witnessed yesterday you have demonstrated unity and cohesiveness in pursuit of your
vision for nursing in India. Just as India is fast becoming a global economic force to be reckoned with,
TNAI, with its rich history and wealth of experience is well placed to play a leadership and pivotal role
to advance the development of nursing education and practice nationally and internationally. You have
the knowledge and skills, the attributes that develop your confidence and make you stand tall amongst
others at the global level. On behalf of CNF, I take this opportunity to congratulate TNAI again on its
achievement and I look forward to working in close partnership and collaboration with TNAI in the
Commonwealth. In conclusion, I sincerely wish all the nurses of India continued success and may God
bless you all.
CNE Cell at Deen Dayal Upadhyay (DDU) Hospital, New Delhi: A Continuing Nursing Education
(CNE) Cell was inaugurated at DDU on World Health Day i.e. 7 April 2008. At this occasion, Mrs Rashmi
Krishnan, Addl. Secy (Health) emphasised the need for upgradation of standards of nursing practice
and education. Med Suptdt Dr Avnindra Prasad and Nsg Suptdt Ms Kima Kujur also addressed the
gathering.

College of Nursing, SKIMS, Soura (J&K): WHO Day celebration was held on the theme, ‘Protecting
Health from Climate Change’ on 7 April 2008. After welcome by Mrs Munira Bashir, Lecurer & SNA
Advisor, the chief guest Prof AH Zargar, Director-ex officio Secy to Govt of J&K encouraged the students
to conduct similar health programmes in future. Other dignitaries at this occasion included Prof GJ
Qadri, Dean-Medical Faculty, and Prof IA Bukhar, Med Suptdt. Mrs Dilshada Wani, I/c Principal of
College also addressed the gathering. On 8 April, a seminar was conducted, and later, prizes were
distriuted by Mrs Masooda Rajpuri, Registrar, SKIMS and Mrs Raisa Nabi, Contr. of Examinations.

Narayana College of Nursing (NCN), Chinthareddypalem, Nellore (AP): National Nurses’

Conference was organised on the theme, Nurse Clinician – Independent Practice – in India, on 26-27
Jan 2008. In her inaugural address, Hon’ble Minister for Women Development, AP, said that nursing
community can substantially improve the health care delivery system in India. Mrs Indira and Mr
Ashok, Principals of NCN and SNNC unfolded the theme and presented salient features of nursing
scenario.

Releasing a souvenir at this occasion, Mr AB Kulkarni, President – TNAI outlined the responsibilities of
nurse practitioners in the country. Prof Sundaram, Principal, Saveetha University and Dr Chellarani
Vijaykumar spoke on the implications, justification and need for licensing for independent practice in
India. Others addressing the participants included Prof Prabhudeva, Dean, RGUHS, Principal Ramaiah
College of Nsg, Bangalore, Prof Ramachandra Hooli, Principal KLE College of Nursing, Belguam, Mrs
Vijaykumari, DDME Nsg. The speakers of next day (27 Jan) seminar on Legal Aspects of Independent
Nursing Practice in India included Dr Laxmi Rania, Principal, Vinayaka University, Mrs Caroline,
Principal, Govt College of Nsg, Hyderabad, and Mrs Indira, Principal, NCN.
 

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Election Results: TNAI Sikkim State Branch

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Nomination sheet TNAI Jharkhand state

http://www.tnaionline.org/jan-09/10.htm

Obituary Ms Suprity Pattnaik

http://www.tnaionline.org/jan-09/11.htm
 

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