Nursing Organizations: Local to Global Impact

Membership in professional nursing organizations, whether national or international, offers nurses invaluable opportunities for growth and advancement. These organizations serve as platforms for collaboration, education, advocacy, and networking, empowering nurses to stay informed about current trends, enhance their skills, and contribute to the advancement of healthcare on a local and global scale. National organizations focus on addressing local workforce challenges and advocating for policy changes, while international organizations facilitate global collaboration and address issues of international significance, such as health disparities and workforce migration. By joining these organizations, nurses gain access to resources, training, and support networks that enable them to excel in their practice and make a meaningful impact on patient care and the nursing profession.

1. MEMBERSHIP WITH PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL 1

2. INTRODUCTION

3. INTRODUCTION

4. DEFINITION Professional organizations have been defined as groups of people who share a set of professional values and who decide to join their colleagues to affect a change The professional organization is the one that provides a means through which efforts can be channeled with authority because of the number it represents

5. IMPORTANCE

6. Helps to focus career on a better way and in important manner for the professional development of nurses Helps to protect the interest of nurses Members get access to know the current trends and issues in the nursing profession regarding both services and education Participate in activities and conventions organized by professional organizations There is provision for networking opportunities IMPORTANCE

7. Provide facilities for networking opportunities​ Can get involved in the continuous nursing education programs organized by professional bodies which provide a venue to disseminate the research evidence​ Get access to the organization’s website and get career assistance​ Opportunities for educational, personal and professional development through professional journals, seminars, etc. Facilitate leadership development IMPORTANCE

8. BENEFITS OF PROFESSIONAL NURSING ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIP

9. NATIONAL PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

10. Trained Nurses Associations of India Trained Nurses Association of India is the national organization of nurse professionals at different levels It was established in 1908 and was initially known as the ‘Association of Nursing Superintendents’ The Government of India has recognized TNAI as a service organization in President of TNAI, Dr. Roy K George Secretary of TNAI, Mrs. Evelyn P Kannan

11. Objectives of TNAI

12. Functions of TNAI

13. Functions of TNAI

14. How to become a member of TNAI?

15. Membership Life member is a person who is a Registered Nurse and Midwife , trained from an institution recognized by the Indian Nursing Council / State nursing Council And hold the certificate of training issued by a Nursing Registration Council or Board of Examinations recognized by the Indian Nursing Council

16. Student Nurses Association of India (SNA)

17. Objectives Help the students to uphold the dignity of the profession, develop professional ethics and promote team spirit among students Encourage students to gain a positive attitude towards the nursing profession and develop leadership, quality, and effective communication skills for overall development Encourage students to participate and compete in various events at state, regional and national conferences

18. Functions

19. How to become a member of SNA?

20. SNA form

21. Management of SNA Unit Level:   The Unit Executive Committee manages SNA affairs​ State Level:  The State SNA Executive Committee comprises the state TNAI President as ex office member, SNA Advisor, Student Vice President, Student Secretary elected by all unit Vice President and Secretary of the State during state SNA conference / meeting​ National Level:  The SNA General Committee comprises TNAI President, Honorary Treasurer, Secretary General, Deputy Secretary General cum SNA Advisor and State SNA advisors and Student SNA Vice presidents and Student Secretaries​

22. Activities of SNA The professional, educational, social, cultural and recreational activities are arranged to strengthen their curricular and co-curricular components at the Unit, State and National level.  Organizing conferences and meetings at all levels is one of the important activities which provides a forum for the members to discuss and find solutions for various problems faced by the students.

23. Christian Medical Association of India

24. Objectives Promotion of cooperation and support among nurses in India​​ Advocates the productiveness in nursing, education and services​ Activities Conducting leadership conferences, seminars, workshops, retreats and meetings regularly in different parts of India.

25. National Research Society of India NRSI was established in 1987 It is the first premier research organization for nursing in India.  Society organizes research presentation opportunities for nurse scientists throughout the country to promote nursing research activities.  It consists of more than 1700 members It promotes research to be conducted by the nurses, disseminating the research findings by conducting conferences and publications It renders the best practice evidence for nursing services and positively modifies the quality of nursing services in India

26. Objectives To promote high quality nursing research​ To provide innovative solutions for enhancing nursing services​ Intellectual advancement of nursing researchers and scholars​

27. Indian Nursing Council The INC  is an autonomous body under the Government of India, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare constituted under the Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947. It was enacted by the Parliament to maintain uniform standards and regulation of nursing education all over the country.  

28. Objectives Demonstrate competency in providing health care to individual, sick or well, using nursing process Assess the nursing needs of client from birth to death Provide effective nursing care for maintaining the best possible level of health in all aspects Promote self-care in people under their care

29. Functions Recognizes nurses as separate branch in health services​ Regulates nursing training throughout the country​ Inspect schools and colleges of nursing​ Seeks information on course of study, training and examination

30. Society of Indian Neuroscience Nurses The Society of Indian Neuroscience Nurses (SINN) is the first professional organization for nurses working in neurological settings aimed for the promotion of neuroscience nursing in India. 

31. Objectives Promotes high quality care in Neurological and Neurosurgical Nursing in India Exchanges, views and disseminates knowledge and practice in the field of neuroscience nursing across India Facilitates interaction among neuro nurses within and outside India Encourages research in neurological and neurosurgical nursing

32. To maintain the highest standards in ethics and practice in neurological and neurosurgical nursing To maintain close association and cooperation among Neuro nurses within and outside of India To promote and encourage research in neurological and neurosurgical nursing Functions

33. Oncology Nurses Association of India The Oncology Nurses Association of India (ONAI) is a professional organization dedicated to promoting excellence nursing care in India. Objectives

34. Society of Midwives India (SOMI) Society of Midwives India is a formally constituted membership based on national level professional organization of Registered Midwives SOMI works with the midwives all over India, conducting programs especially to improve the skills and knowledge of nurse midwives Objectives

35. INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

36. INA was founded on the idea that professional achievement is deserving of recognition, exposure and reward INA offers unlimited opportunities to further the success and embrace the role as a vital member of the medical community INA is the fastest growing network of nurses from around the globe and takes pride in delivering its members the platform and competitive edge needed to survive in this ever-changing and complex environment International Nurses Association

37. Activities It helps to provide nursing discounts It offers products and services to international nurses around the world It provides helpful advice about careers and personal lives through print and online resources

38. Commonwealth Nurses Federation (CNMF) It was founded in 1973 and it is a federation of national nursing and midwifery associations of Commonwealth Countries The Commonwealth Nurses and Midwives Federation has regular and constructive contact with major Commonwealth bodies in London, including the Commonwealth Secretariat and the Commonwealth Foundation Constitutional changes in 2014 included a change of name to the CNMF, insertion of a clause on the values of organization and an expansion of membership categories

39. Persuade health policy throughout the Commonwealth Build up nursing networks and improve nursing education Develop nursing standards and competence Reinforce nursing leadership Encouraging member participation and collaborating with global organizations like the International Council of Nurses, Confederation of Midwives, and World Health Organization. Objectives Management The CNMF is managed by an elected board, which consists of a President, Vice President and a member from each of its six regions. The federation has two appointed officers: an Executive Secretary and a Treasurer. Board meetings and General meetings are held every two years. 

40. Sigma Theta Tau This nursing society was founded in 1992 and its International Honorary Nursing Society has its headquarters in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. The name is derived from three Greek words: Storga means love, Thoros means courage, and Tima means honor.  Objectives

41. Membership Nurses can become members while pursuing their academic qualifications such as students in Baccalaureate programmes and nurses in masters, doctoral and post-doctoral programmes are eligible to be selected as members.

42. International Council of Nurses  The International Council of Nurses was founded in 1899 by Mrs. Bedford Fenwick It is the Federation of non-political and self-governing national nurses association ICN is the global voice of nursing The main purpose of ICN is to provide the means through which the national associations can share their interests in the promotion of health and care of the sick

43. The ICN has published the code for nurses It makes the policy statement on health and social issues It also maintains and improves nursing education and practice by publishing the guidelines for National Nurses Association To promote the development of the strong national nurses association  To assist the National Nurses Association in improving standards of nursing education and practice  To serve as the authoritative voice for nurses and nursing internationally Objectives Activities ​

44. American Nurses Association It is the oldest and largest professional organization founded in 1896 It was initially known as the Associated Alumina of Trained Nurses of United States and Canada The headquarters of ANA is in United States Aim The aim of ANA is establishing standards of nursing practice, protecting the rights of nurses in the workplace and advancing the economic and general welfare of nurses. It also helps to protect the quality of healthcare.  

45. Establish standard of practice, nursing, education and service Establish an ethical code of conduct Ensure a system of credentialing Support systematic study, education and research in nursing Developing high standards of nursing practice Promoting the rights of nurses in the workplace Projecting a positive view of nursing Functions Purpose

46. National League for Nurses NLN is the first professional organization founded in 1893 and it was initially named as the American Society of Superintendents of Training Schools for Nurses and later was known as National League of Nurses It is the premier organization for Nursing faculty and leaders in nursing education and it promotes excellence in Nursing education

47. Mission The mission of NLN is to promote excellence in Nursing education to build a diverse nursing workforce.   NLN provides access to networking, continuous nursing education and activities related to professional development  

48. World Health Organization WHO is the world's leading organization devoted to the improvement of the health of the world Its headquarter is situated in Geneva, Switzerland WHO was founded on April 7th, 1948, as a specialized agency of the United Nations Aim Providing access to fundamental and vital healthcare to each and every human being.   Eradication of poverty and diseases. 

49. Objectives

50. Functions

51. Functions

52. United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund It was established by the UN General Assembly in 1946,  to help the urgent needs of children in post-war Europe. In 1950, its program was extended to provide long range benefits to children of all developing countries Its headquarters are in New York and has over 200 officers in developing countries

53. Objectives UNICEF aims to protect children in developing nations through affordable community-based health services, including maternal and child health, nutrition, and immunization.

54. Functions

55. Functions

56. CONCLUSION Professional associations are usually a non-profit organization seeking to further a particular profession, the interests of individuals engaged in their profession and the public interest Each professional crafts a mission statement, clarifying the organization's core goals and guiding the formulation of key objectives. Nursing organizations shape healthcare policies, safeguard nurses, and ensure top-notch patient care.