This document discusses the roles of professional associations and unions for nurses. It begins by defining nursing as both an art and science based on expanding knowledge. It then discusses how professional associations were formed to protect nursing practice from interference by other professions and legislate for nursing. The roles of professional associations are outlined as safeguarding public interest, representing members, developing educational programs, and providing certification. Unions are defined as combinations formed for mutual benefit. The needs for unions include increasing members' power and input. The document then discusses the Trained Nurses Association of India (TNAI), its establishment, functions, and role in nursing education.
Current trends and issues in nursing administrationpraveenPatel57
This document discusses trends and issues in nursing administration, education, and practice. It outlines changes taking place in society, other professions like medicine, and within nursing itself. Key trends include pursuing higher nursing degrees, changes in working conditions and pay, and adoption of technologies like computers and mobile devices. Issues relate to nursing registration, diploma vs. degree qualifications, specialization, standards of care, and challenges in nursing education like inadequate facilities and shortage of teachers.
Role of professional assosciations and unions pptNasiya Wani
This document discusses the roles and functions of various professional associations and unions for nurses in India. It outlines several major nursing organizations at the national level, including the Trained Nurses Association of India (TNAI), International Council of Nurses (ICN), Commonwealth Nurses Federation, Indian Nursing Council, and World Health Organization. It also discusses some state-level organizations like the Student Nurses Association and Nurses League. The objectives and activities of these organizations are described as well as their roles in empowering nurses, advancing nursing standards and education, and advocating for the nursing profession.
This document discusses staff development and welfare in hospital and community nursing management. It defines staff development as programs designed to motivate, train, and educate learners to improve their knowledge, skills, and attitudes. The objectives of staff development programs are to improve staff performance and quality of care, provide knowledge updates, support evidence-based research, create a supportive work environment, and evenly distribute workloads. Staff development includes orientation, continuing education, in-service training, job counseling, and formal training programs. It also discusses the need for staff development to establish competence, satisfy interests, develop new skills, and increase productivity. The role of head nurses in staff development and factors relating to staff welfare like working hours, leaves, attendance at courses,
Regulatory bodies like the Indian Nursing Council and State Nurses Registration Council establish standards for nursing education and practice in India by prescribing curricula, inspecting schools, maintaining registers of nurses, and regulating licensing and registration, while the International Council of Nurses works to advance nursing globally and influence health policy across countries.
Performance appraisal is used to evaluate employee job performance and behavior. It compares employee performance to pre-determined job standards. Performance appraisal is used for multiple purposes like determining training needs, awarding rewards, identifying underperformers, and making personnel decisions. An effective performance appraisal process includes establishing clear performance standards, using an appropriate evaluation tool, training evaluators, and ensuring consistency. Common errors in performance appraisal include leniency bias, recency bias, halo effect, and ambiguous evaluation standards.
This document defines rotation in nursing as the regular succession of nurses or nursing students between different clinical areas or classes. It discusses three main types of rotation plans: 1) A master rotation plan that outlines the overall rotation of students between years/classes, 2) An individual rotation plan that is specific to each student, and 3) A clinical rotation plan that groups students and schedules their placements according to their learning experiences and the hospital's needs. Basic principles for effective clinical rotation plans include aligning with curriculum, hospital policies, and supervision requirements while avoiding overcrowding of units.
Role of INC, sate registration board and professional associationsUttraSahu
The Indian Nursing Council (INC) is an autonomous body constituted under the Government of India to establish uniform standards for nursing education and practice in India. It aims to set standards for nursing training programs, prohibit inadequate training centers, and prevent unqualified individuals from practicing nursing. The INC was established in 1947 via an act of Parliament and holds responsibilities like maintaining the central Indian Nurses Register, recognizing nursing qualifications, and ensuring nursing education meets prescribed standards by inspecting training programs. It works with state nursing councils and other stakeholders to fulfill its mandate of regulating nursing standards across the country.
- Regulatory bodies for nursing in India exist at international, national, state, and local levels to establish standards for nursing education and training.
- The key national regulatory body is the Indian Nursing Council, which was established in 1947 to set uniform standards for nursing across India.
- The Indian Nursing Council regulates nursing education by recognizing nursing qualifications, approving nursing education institutions and programs, and maintaining the Indian Nurses Register.
Current trends and issues in nursing administrationpraveenPatel57
This document discusses trends and issues in nursing administration, education, and practice. It outlines changes taking place in society, other professions like medicine, and within nursing itself. Key trends include pursuing higher nursing degrees, changes in working conditions and pay, and adoption of technologies like computers and mobile devices. Issues relate to nursing registration, diploma vs. degree qualifications, specialization, standards of care, and challenges in nursing education like inadequate facilities and shortage of teachers.
Role of professional assosciations and unions pptNasiya Wani
This document discusses the roles and functions of various professional associations and unions for nurses in India. It outlines several major nursing organizations at the national level, including the Trained Nurses Association of India (TNAI), International Council of Nurses (ICN), Commonwealth Nurses Federation, Indian Nursing Council, and World Health Organization. It also discusses some state-level organizations like the Student Nurses Association and Nurses League. The objectives and activities of these organizations are described as well as their roles in empowering nurses, advancing nursing standards and education, and advocating for the nursing profession.
This document discusses staff development and welfare in hospital and community nursing management. It defines staff development as programs designed to motivate, train, and educate learners to improve their knowledge, skills, and attitudes. The objectives of staff development programs are to improve staff performance and quality of care, provide knowledge updates, support evidence-based research, create a supportive work environment, and evenly distribute workloads. Staff development includes orientation, continuing education, in-service training, job counseling, and formal training programs. It also discusses the need for staff development to establish competence, satisfy interests, develop new skills, and increase productivity. The role of head nurses in staff development and factors relating to staff welfare like working hours, leaves, attendance at courses,
Regulatory bodies like the Indian Nursing Council and State Nurses Registration Council establish standards for nursing education and practice in India by prescribing curricula, inspecting schools, maintaining registers of nurses, and regulating licensing and registration, while the International Council of Nurses works to advance nursing globally and influence health policy across countries.
Performance appraisal is used to evaluate employee job performance and behavior. It compares employee performance to pre-determined job standards. Performance appraisal is used for multiple purposes like determining training needs, awarding rewards, identifying underperformers, and making personnel decisions. An effective performance appraisal process includes establishing clear performance standards, using an appropriate evaluation tool, training evaluators, and ensuring consistency. Common errors in performance appraisal include leniency bias, recency bias, halo effect, and ambiguous evaluation standards.
This document defines rotation in nursing as the regular succession of nurses or nursing students between different clinical areas or classes. It discusses three main types of rotation plans: 1) A master rotation plan that outlines the overall rotation of students between years/classes, 2) An individual rotation plan that is specific to each student, and 3) A clinical rotation plan that groups students and schedules their placements according to their learning experiences and the hospital's needs. Basic principles for effective clinical rotation plans include aligning with curriculum, hospital policies, and supervision requirements while avoiding overcrowding of units.
Role of INC, sate registration board and professional associationsUttraSahu
The Indian Nursing Council (INC) is an autonomous body constituted under the Government of India to establish uniform standards for nursing education and practice in India. It aims to set standards for nursing training programs, prohibit inadequate training centers, and prevent unqualified individuals from practicing nursing. The INC was established in 1947 via an act of Parliament and holds responsibilities like maintaining the central Indian Nurses Register, recognizing nursing qualifications, and ensuring nursing education meets prescribed standards by inspecting training programs. It works with state nursing councils and other stakeholders to fulfill its mandate of regulating nursing standards across the country.
- Regulatory bodies for nursing in India exist at international, national, state, and local levels to establish standards for nursing education and training.
- The key national regulatory body is the Indian Nursing Council, which was established in 1947 to set uniform standards for nursing across India.
- The Indian Nursing Council regulates nursing education by recognizing nursing qualifications, approving nursing education institutions and programs, and maintaining the Indian Nurses Register.
The document discusses in-service education for nursing staff. It defines in-service education as planned educational experiences provided in the workplace to help staff perform jobs more effectively. The goals of in-service education are to promote professional growth, provide opportunities for promotion, upgrade skills and knowledge, and improve job performance. Effective in-service education is planned, ongoing, and meets the changing needs of staff. Evaluation of in-service education programs assesses whether objectives were achieved.
The document discusses nursing standards and their role in evaluating and improving nursing care quality. It notes that standards provide guidelines for nursing performance and competencies. Standards are developed by nursing organizations to guide practice and are used to assess care quality by comparing actual performance. The document also outlines the roles and functions of regulatory bodies like the Indian Nursing Council in establishing standards, accrediting nursing programs, and ensuring uniform standards are maintained across states.
Staff development in nursing aims to promote the personal and professional growth of nurses through educational activities. It includes induction training for new nurses, job orientation, in-service education, continuing education, and training for specific skills. The goals are to improve job performance, assist career advancement, and ensure safe patient care. Staff development programs are assessed and evaluated using standards set by the American Nurses Association to effectively meet the learning needs of nursing staff.
Management of nursing educational institutionaneez103
The document discusses human resource planning and staffing in nursing education institutions. It defines human resource planning as the process of moving from the current manpower position to the desired position according to organizational needs. Staffing involves recruitment, selection, and development of employees. The document outlines the human resource inventory that should be maintained, recruitment process, selection process, placement and induction of staff. It provides the staffing pattern for nursing programs according to the Indian Nursing Council.
Management information and evaluation systemGagan Preet
An MIES (Management Information and Evaluation System) helps managers collect and use data to make timely decisions. An effective MIES provides accurate, complete and timely information through various modules like registration, billing, diagnostics, and medical records. It also evaluates programs through process, output, effects and short-term impact evaluations to assess objectives and make improvements. MIES formats should include feedback mechanisms so decisions are made at all levels of the organization.
The document provides information about staffing philosophy, norms, and methods for estimating nursing staff requirements. It discusses various committees that have established nursing staff norms in India, including the Staff Inspection Unit, Bajaj Committee, High Power Committee, and Indian Nursing Council. It also outlines a patient classification system that assigns patients to levels of care in order to calculate nursing staff needs based on the required hours of care per patient. Formulas are provided for determining the number of nursing staff needed per 24-hour period and shift based on patient classifications.
This document discusses staffing in nursing, including functions, nature, steps, philosophy and objectives of nursing staffing. It provides recommendations and norms from various committees on nurse-patient ratios. Some key points include:
- Staffing involves selecting, training and retaining qualified personnel to meet organizational needs.
- Functions include identifying service needs, determining job categories, predicting personnel needs and recruiting/selecting staff.
- A staffing study gathers environmental data using techniques like time studies and work sampling.
- Recommended nurse-patient ratios include 1:3 for non-teaching hospitals, 1:5 for teaching hospitals, and 1:1 for intensive care units.
- Patient classification systems quantify nursing care needs to
This document discusses continuing nursing education (CNE). It defines CNE as planned educational activities for nurses to meet learning needs after basic nursing education. The goal of CNE is to help nurses improve performance and develop skills for career advancement. Key principles of effective CNE include identifying learning needs, setting objectives, using appropriate teaching methods, and verifying participation. The document also outlines the planning process for CNE, including establishing goals and objectives, determining actions, assessing resources, and evaluating results.
Budgeting for nursing education and institutionBinal Patel
The document discusses budgeting for nursing educational institutions. It defines budgets and budgeting, lists their purposes, and describes the budgeting process. It explains how to budget for nursing schools, including classifying budgets into revenue and expenditure. Specific line items for revenue and recurring costs are provided. The document also defines a balance sheet and discusses advantages and limitations of budgeting. It summarizes a research study on how management budgets are constructed in a changing manner within healthcare systems.
This document discusses continuing education for nurses. It defines continuing education as learning opportunities taken after formal education. The aims of continuing education include improving professional practice and keeping nurses updated on new technologies. It is needed due to changing healthcare systems and for career development. Types of continuing education include seminars, workshops, and online courses. The importance is preparing nurses for changes in healthcare and allowing career advancement. National policies aim to promote continuing education through various programs and media.
The document discusses staff development programs for nursing students. It emphasizes the importance of regular in-service education to help nurses acquire new knowledge, improve performance, and develop skills required for practice. Some key aspects of in-service education planning and delivery discussed include determining objectives, assessing available resources, selecting appropriate methods like workshops and seminars, and evaluating the program's effectiveness through pre- and post-tests. Adult learning principles are also outlined, noting that adults learn best when they feel learning will help them practically and when they can directly apply knowledge.
This Slide is Prepare for B.Sc. Nursing Students. Which help to Understand Recruitment Process in Simple Language.
Contents:
01. Introduction
02. Definition
03. Sources of Recruitment
04. Methods of Recruitment
The document summarizes different methods of organizing nursing services and patient care, including case method nursing, primary nursing care, and functional nursing. It describes the key characteristics and components of each method, such as the nurse's roles and responsibilities, organization of care delivery, advantages, and disadvantages. The case method involves one nurse providing total care to one patient during a shift. Primary nursing assigns each nurse primary responsibility for coordinating and implementing care for a group of patients. Functional nursing divides tasks among nurses with each responsible for specific duties.
Nursing audit is defined as the process of collecting information from nursing reports and other documented evidence about patient care and assessing the quality of care using quality assurance programs. The purposes of nursing audit include evaluating nursing care given, achieving desired quality of nursing care, stimulating better record keeping, focusing on care provided rather than the care provider, and contributing to research. Nursing audit uses written standards of care to evaluate nursing practice and identify areas for corrective action and quality improvement. It can be used as a tool for quality control through outcome, process, and structure audits.
The document provides information on staff development programs in healthcare settings. It defines various types of staff development like induction training, job orientation, in-service education, and continuing education. It outlines the need, goals, objectives, steps and methods of delivering different staff development programs. It also discusses the potential difficulties in implementing staff development activities and standards for an effective staff development program according to ANA.
Budgeting involves creating financial plans for an organization over a set period of time, usually a year. The budgeting process begins with setting goals and strategies and involves estimating revenues and expenses. Key steps include assessing objectives, programs, costs, and alternatives to determine the most effective fiscal plan. Budgets have advantages like planning, accountability, and performance measurement, but also disadvantages like becoming too rigid or time-consuming.
Different models of collaboration between nursing service andTHANUJA MATHEW
This document discusses different models of collaboration between nursing education and service. It describes several models including:
1) The clinical school of nursing model which brings academic staff into hospitals to foster exchange between clinical and academic nursing.
2) The dedicated education unit which uses staff nurses as clinical instructors for students on designated hospital units.
3) Research joint appointments where researchers have roles in both educational and clinical settings to improve nursing practice through research.
The document provides details on several other models and discusses the benefits of collaborative partnerships between nursing education and healthcare services.
Patterns of nursing care delivery in indiaRaksha Yadav
This document discusses various patterns of nursing care delivery in India. It begins by introducing the challenges facing the nursing profession due to advances in technology, increased demand for healthcare, and emphasis on quality and cost-effectiveness. It then defines nursing care delivery systems as processes that combine nursing services to meet patient needs across various care settings. The main types of nursing care delivery discussed are case method, functional method, team nursing, primary nursing, modular nursing, and case management. For each type, the document outlines the basic principles and roles, benefits, and limitations. It emphasizes the importance of organizational policies, staffing, education, and addressing patient needs when selecting a nursing care delivery system.
This document discusses the history and need for continuing education in nursing. It notes that while the idea of continuing education for nurses is as old as organized nursing, educational institutions have been slow to adopt it. The need for continuing education is driven by rapid technological advances in healthcare that have greatly changed nursing practice. New drugs, surgeries, equipment and more require highly skilled nursing care. The document defines various types of continuing education like orientation, management training, and programs for individual interests. It outlines the planning process for continuing education, including analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation stages. Finally, it discusses some content areas and benefits of continuing nursing education.
The document discusses various professional nursing organizations at national and international levels. It provides information on the Trained Nurses Association of India (TNAI), including its vision, organization structure, governing body, membership benefits and functions. It also discusses the Student Nurses Association, Indian Nursing Council, Indian Red Cross Society, National League for Nursing, Christian Medical Association of India and World Health Organization.
The document discusses in-service education for nursing staff. It defines in-service education as planned educational experiences provided in the workplace to help staff perform jobs more effectively. The goals of in-service education are to promote professional growth, provide opportunities for promotion, upgrade skills and knowledge, and improve job performance. Effective in-service education is planned, ongoing, and meets the changing needs of staff. Evaluation of in-service education programs assesses whether objectives were achieved.
The document discusses nursing standards and their role in evaluating and improving nursing care quality. It notes that standards provide guidelines for nursing performance and competencies. Standards are developed by nursing organizations to guide practice and are used to assess care quality by comparing actual performance. The document also outlines the roles and functions of regulatory bodies like the Indian Nursing Council in establishing standards, accrediting nursing programs, and ensuring uniform standards are maintained across states.
Staff development in nursing aims to promote the personal and professional growth of nurses through educational activities. It includes induction training for new nurses, job orientation, in-service education, continuing education, and training for specific skills. The goals are to improve job performance, assist career advancement, and ensure safe patient care. Staff development programs are assessed and evaluated using standards set by the American Nurses Association to effectively meet the learning needs of nursing staff.
Management of nursing educational institutionaneez103
The document discusses human resource planning and staffing in nursing education institutions. It defines human resource planning as the process of moving from the current manpower position to the desired position according to organizational needs. Staffing involves recruitment, selection, and development of employees. The document outlines the human resource inventory that should be maintained, recruitment process, selection process, placement and induction of staff. It provides the staffing pattern for nursing programs according to the Indian Nursing Council.
Management information and evaluation systemGagan Preet
An MIES (Management Information and Evaluation System) helps managers collect and use data to make timely decisions. An effective MIES provides accurate, complete and timely information through various modules like registration, billing, diagnostics, and medical records. It also evaluates programs through process, output, effects and short-term impact evaluations to assess objectives and make improvements. MIES formats should include feedback mechanisms so decisions are made at all levels of the organization.
The document provides information about staffing philosophy, norms, and methods for estimating nursing staff requirements. It discusses various committees that have established nursing staff norms in India, including the Staff Inspection Unit, Bajaj Committee, High Power Committee, and Indian Nursing Council. It also outlines a patient classification system that assigns patients to levels of care in order to calculate nursing staff needs based on the required hours of care per patient. Formulas are provided for determining the number of nursing staff needed per 24-hour period and shift based on patient classifications.
This document discusses staffing in nursing, including functions, nature, steps, philosophy and objectives of nursing staffing. It provides recommendations and norms from various committees on nurse-patient ratios. Some key points include:
- Staffing involves selecting, training and retaining qualified personnel to meet organizational needs.
- Functions include identifying service needs, determining job categories, predicting personnel needs and recruiting/selecting staff.
- A staffing study gathers environmental data using techniques like time studies and work sampling.
- Recommended nurse-patient ratios include 1:3 for non-teaching hospitals, 1:5 for teaching hospitals, and 1:1 for intensive care units.
- Patient classification systems quantify nursing care needs to
This document discusses continuing nursing education (CNE). It defines CNE as planned educational activities for nurses to meet learning needs after basic nursing education. The goal of CNE is to help nurses improve performance and develop skills for career advancement. Key principles of effective CNE include identifying learning needs, setting objectives, using appropriate teaching methods, and verifying participation. The document also outlines the planning process for CNE, including establishing goals and objectives, determining actions, assessing resources, and evaluating results.
Budgeting for nursing education and institutionBinal Patel
The document discusses budgeting for nursing educational institutions. It defines budgets and budgeting, lists their purposes, and describes the budgeting process. It explains how to budget for nursing schools, including classifying budgets into revenue and expenditure. Specific line items for revenue and recurring costs are provided. The document also defines a balance sheet and discusses advantages and limitations of budgeting. It summarizes a research study on how management budgets are constructed in a changing manner within healthcare systems.
This document discusses continuing education for nurses. It defines continuing education as learning opportunities taken after formal education. The aims of continuing education include improving professional practice and keeping nurses updated on new technologies. It is needed due to changing healthcare systems and for career development. Types of continuing education include seminars, workshops, and online courses. The importance is preparing nurses for changes in healthcare and allowing career advancement. National policies aim to promote continuing education through various programs and media.
The document discusses staff development programs for nursing students. It emphasizes the importance of regular in-service education to help nurses acquire new knowledge, improve performance, and develop skills required for practice. Some key aspects of in-service education planning and delivery discussed include determining objectives, assessing available resources, selecting appropriate methods like workshops and seminars, and evaluating the program's effectiveness through pre- and post-tests. Adult learning principles are also outlined, noting that adults learn best when they feel learning will help them practically and when they can directly apply knowledge.
This Slide is Prepare for B.Sc. Nursing Students. Which help to Understand Recruitment Process in Simple Language.
Contents:
01. Introduction
02. Definition
03. Sources of Recruitment
04. Methods of Recruitment
The document summarizes different methods of organizing nursing services and patient care, including case method nursing, primary nursing care, and functional nursing. It describes the key characteristics and components of each method, such as the nurse's roles and responsibilities, organization of care delivery, advantages, and disadvantages. The case method involves one nurse providing total care to one patient during a shift. Primary nursing assigns each nurse primary responsibility for coordinating and implementing care for a group of patients. Functional nursing divides tasks among nurses with each responsible for specific duties.
Nursing audit is defined as the process of collecting information from nursing reports and other documented evidence about patient care and assessing the quality of care using quality assurance programs. The purposes of nursing audit include evaluating nursing care given, achieving desired quality of nursing care, stimulating better record keeping, focusing on care provided rather than the care provider, and contributing to research. Nursing audit uses written standards of care to evaluate nursing practice and identify areas for corrective action and quality improvement. It can be used as a tool for quality control through outcome, process, and structure audits.
The document provides information on staff development programs in healthcare settings. It defines various types of staff development like induction training, job orientation, in-service education, and continuing education. It outlines the need, goals, objectives, steps and methods of delivering different staff development programs. It also discusses the potential difficulties in implementing staff development activities and standards for an effective staff development program according to ANA.
Budgeting involves creating financial plans for an organization over a set period of time, usually a year. The budgeting process begins with setting goals and strategies and involves estimating revenues and expenses. Key steps include assessing objectives, programs, costs, and alternatives to determine the most effective fiscal plan. Budgets have advantages like planning, accountability, and performance measurement, but also disadvantages like becoming too rigid or time-consuming.
Different models of collaboration between nursing service andTHANUJA MATHEW
This document discusses different models of collaboration between nursing education and service. It describes several models including:
1) The clinical school of nursing model which brings academic staff into hospitals to foster exchange between clinical and academic nursing.
2) The dedicated education unit which uses staff nurses as clinical instructors for students on designated hospital units.
3) Research joint appointments where researchers have roles in both educational and clinical settings to improve nursing practice through research.
The document provides details on several other models and discusses the benefits of collaborative partnerships between nursing education and healthcare services.
Patterns of nursing care delivery in indiaRaksha Yadav
This document discusses various patterns of nursing care delivery in India. It begins by introducing the challenges facing the nursing profession due to advances in technology, increased demand for healthcare, and emphasis on quality and cost-effectiveness. It then defines nursing care delivery systems as processes that combine nursing services to meet patient needs across various care settings. The main types of nursing care delivery discussed are case method, functional method, team nursing, primary nursing, modular nursing, and case management. For each type, the document outlines the basic principles and roles, benefits, and limitations. It emphasizes the importance of organizational policies, staffing, education, and addressing patient needs when selecting a nursing care delivery system.
This document discusses the history and need for continuing education in nursing. It notes that while the idea of continuing education for nurses is as old as organized nursing, educational institutions have been slow to adopt it. The need for continuing education is driven by rapid technological advances in healthcare that have greatly changed nursing practice. New drugs, surgeries, equipment and more require highly skilled nursing care. The document defines various types of continuing education like orientation, management training, and programs for individual interests. It outlines the planning process for continuing education, including analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation stages. Finally, it discusses some content areas and benefits of continuing nursing education.
The document discusses various professional nursing organizations at national and international levels. It provides information on the Trained Nurses Association of India (TNAI), including its vision, organization structure, governing body, membership benefits and functions. It also discusses the Student Nurses Association, Indian Nursing Council, Indian Red Cross Society, National League for Nursing, Christian Medical Association of India and World Health Organization.
This document provides an overview of nursing as a profession. It discusses what defines nursing as a profession, including having an extended education, a theoretical body of knowledge, providing a specific service, autonomy in decision making, and adherence to a code of ethics. It also outlines nursing roles and responsibilities, legal and ethical issues in nursing, professional organizations such as the Indian Nursing Council and Trained Nurses Association of India, and current trends in healthcare delivery.
ROLE OF PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS & UNIONSvirengeeta
This document discusses various professional organizations and regulatory bodies related to nursing. It begins by defining professional organizations and regulatory bodies, noting that professional organizations are responsible for maintaining standards of practice and education, while regulatory bodies are empowered by legislation to oversee education and the profession.
Several specific professional organizations are then outlined, including the Indian Nursing Council, Trained Nurses Association of India, Student Nurses Association, and Punjab Nurses Registration Council. International organizations that contribute to nursing such as the International Council of Nurses, World Health Organization, UNICEF, and others are also summarized. The roles and objectives of these various bodies are described in concise terms.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION AND UNIONS
INTRODUCTION:
Professional nursing organizations provide opportunities for nurses to branch out of their existing workplace to meet new people and learn new things.
Professional organization and associations in nursing are critical for generating the energy, Flow of ideas, and proactive work needed to maintain a healthy profession that advocates for the needs of its clients and nurses, and the trust of society.
DEFINITION:
oProfessional associations 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.
-Poder Wise (2007)
oThe Professional Organization is the one that provides a means through which efforts can be channelled with authority, because of the number it represents.
-Hunt
Professional Organizations at the National Level:
1. I.N.C
2. T.N.A.I
3. S.N.A
1. Indian Nursing Council:-
The Indian Nursing Council, which was authorised by the Indian Nursing Council Act of 1947, was established in 1949.
Functions of Indian Nursing Council :-
1. Uniform standard of nursing education through inspection.
2. Recognition of qualifications for registration and employment.
3.Approval of foreign qualification.
4. Syllabus and regulations for nursing programs.
5. Withdraw recognition.
6. Advice State Nursing Councils, examining boards, state and federal government.
7. Approval of registration of Indian and foreign educated nurses.
T.N.A.I.
2. TRAINED NURSES ASSOCIATION OF INDIA
The Trained Nurses Association of India is the National Professional Association of nurses.
The association had its beginning in the association of nursing superintendents which was founded in 1905 at Lucknow.
Objectives Of T.N.A.I :-
1.Uphold the dignity and honour of nursing profession.
2. Promote a sense of team spirit among all the nurses.
3. Enabling member to take counsel together on matter’s relating to their profession.
AIMS OF T.N.A.I
1. To standardize, upgrade, develop nursing education & to elevate nursing education.
Development of various colleges of nursing in the different states of India.
2. To improve the living and working conditions of the nurses and also develop the educational conditions available for nursing.
3. To improve the economic standard of the nurses in India.
3. Student Nurses Association ( S.N.A)
The Student nurses associations was established in 1929 which is a Nationwide organization. There is a full-time secretary for S.N.A at national level.
Objectives of S.N.A.
1. To help the students to uphold the dignity of the profession.
2. To promote a team spirit among students.
3. To encourage the students to gain positive attitude towards the nursing profession.
4. To encourage students to participate & compete in various events at state, regional & national conferences.
Professional organizations play an important role in establishing standards for nursing practice and education. They regulate nursing education programs and certification, provide professional development opportunities, advocate for nurses' interests, and give guidance on ethics. Membership in these organizations allows nurses to stay updated in their field, network with colleagues, and receive career support and resources.
Nursing Organizations: Local to Global ImpactIstiakAhmed83
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. The document discusses various professional organizations that nurses can join as members, including the Trained Nurses Association of India (TNAI), Student Nurses Association (SNA), International Council of Nurses (ICN), State Nursing Councils (SNC), and more.
2. It also discusses the importance of participating in research activities, including the research process, need for nursing research, purposes of nursing research, and responsibilities of nurses in conducting research.
3. Guidelines are provided for publishing in journals and newspapers, including types of journals, guidelines for writing articles, format for research abstracts, and examples of Indian nursing journals.
This document discusses professional nursing organizations at the national and international levels. It provides information on the objectives, functions, and activities of various organizations including the World Health Organization, International Council of Nurses, Trained Nurses Association of India, Student Nurses Association, Nurses League of the Clinical Medical Association, Christian Medical Association of India, and Indian Nursing Council. The document aims to outline the roles these organizations play in empowering nurses professionally and supporting the nursing profession.
The document discusses various aspects of the nursing profession including definitions of nursing, basic nursing principles, objectives of nursing education, and characteristics that define nursing as a profession. It also describes the roles and functions of key regulatory bodies for nursing at international, national, and state levels including the International Council of Nurses, Indian Nursing Council, Uttarakhand Nurses & Midwives Council, Trained Nurses Association of India, and Student Nursing Association. These organizations work to standardize nursing education, maintain nursing registration and standards of practice, and advocate for the nursing profession.
Regulatory bodies establish standards and enforce regulations in healthcare to ensure quality, safety, and uniform practices. They exist at international, national, state, and local levels. Key roles include developing standards, accrediting institutions, registering professionals, and evaluating health programs. The ultimate goals are to promote high quality care, strong national nursing associations, and advance the nursing profession worldwide.
Professional and Regulating Body in NursingSwastik Mulay
The document discusses several professional and regulatory bodies for nursing. It defines regulatory bodies as public authorities that exercise oversight over human activities. Key regulatory bodies mentioned include the International Council of Nurses, Indian Nursing Council, state nursing councils, Trained Nurses Association of India, and Maharashtra University of Health Sciences. Their roles include setting education and practice standards, monitoring compliance, and providing registration for nurses.
This document provides an overview of nursing as a profession, including its history, education, and major organizations. Some key points:
- Nursing combines scientific and caring aspects to focus on a client's response to illness rather than just the illness itself.
- Florence Nightingale established modern nursing by starting the first nursing school based on clinical skills and theory.
- Nursing education has evolved from on-the-job training to diploma, associate, and bachelor's degree programs.
- Major nursing organizations like the ANA and NLN influence standards, education, legislation, and more.
HEALTH AND NURSING SERCICE ADMINISTRATION.pptxjummaiwennie1
Nursing has evolved significantly from 60 years ago and will continue to change in the next 60 years. Nursing developed from apprenticeship to a unique profession based on its own body of knowledge gained through research. Contemporary nursing fulfills 8 criteria of a profession: it provides essential services; utilizes a specialized body of knowledge; involves intellectual activities and accountability; requires university education; allows relative independence and autonomy; is motivated by altruism; follows a code of ethics; and has organizations that support high standards. A hospital nursing department recognizes its role is to provide high-quality, cost-effective care by promoting health, maintaining an educational environment, and allowing career development while respecting all individuals.
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1. ROLE OF PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND UNIONS
Prepared by : Mrs. Namita Batra Guin
Associate Professor, Deptt. of Community Health Nursing
INTRODUCTION:
Nursing is an art and science and is hence based on an ever changing and expanding
bodyof knowledge and needs delivery of care artfully with compassion, caring and
a respect for each client’s dignity and personhood. However since the earlier times
there have been attempts ofinterferences in nursing legislation and practice by other
health care professionals. To curb the tendency and protect nursing professionals
Professional organizations came into being. With changing times the role of these
professional organizations/professional associates have expanded and extended
ranging from legislation, welfare and curriculum development and every aspect
related to nursing.
QUALITYOF PROFESSION:
A profession possessesthe following characteristics:
A profession requires an extended education of its members, as well as a basic
liberal foundation.
A profession has a theoretical body of knowledge leading to defined skills,
abilities and norms.
A profession provides a specific service.
Members of a profession have autonomy in decision making and practice.
2. The professionas a whole has a codeof ethics for practice.
DEFINITION OF PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION
A professional association (also called a professional body, 'professional
organization, professional association or professional society) is a non-profit
organization seeking to further a particular profession, the interests of individuals
engaged in that profession, and the public interest.
ROLE OF PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION
A group of people in a learned occupation who are entrusted with maintaining
control or oversight of the legitimate practice of the occupation.
To safeguard the public interest, protect the public by maintaining and
enforcing standards of training and ethics in their profession.
Represent the interest of the professional practitioners.
Act to maintain their own privileged and powerful position as a controlling
body.
Also act like a cartel or a labour union (trade union) for the members of the
profession.
Therefore, in certain dispute situations the balance between these two aims
may get tipped more in favour of protecting and defending the professionals
than in protecting the public.
Development and monitoring of professional educational programs, and the
updating of skills and
3. Thus perform professional certification to indicate that a person possesses
qualifications in the subject area.
Membership of a professional body, as a legal requirement, can in some
professions form the primary formal basis for gaining entry to and setting up
practice within the profession; licensure.
Many professional bodies also act as learned societies for the academic
disciplines underlying their professions.
PROFESSIONAL UNIONS
The act of uniting or the state of being united.
A combination so formed, especially an alliance or confederation of people,
parties for mutual interest or benefit.
Every member of which is an element of one or another of two or more given
sets.
Agreement or harmony resulting from the uniting of individuals; concord.
NEED FOR PROFESSIONAL UNIONS
To increase the power of individual
To increase their input in to organizational decision making
To eliminate discrimination and favoritism
Social need to be accepted
To improve patient outcomes and quality of care
ORGANIZING STRATEGIESOF UNIONS
4. Organizing and conducting meetings (both group and one to one)
Pressure on the hospital corporationthrough media and community contacts
Corporatecampaign strategies
Using lawsuits
Bringing pressure from financiers
Activism of local employees
Political pressure of regional legislators and law makers
Technology
REASONS WHY NURSES DO NOT WANT TO JOIN UNIONS
Fear of lost income associated with strike or walkout
Fear of employer reprisal
Identification with management viewpoint
A belief that professionals should not unionize
A belief that unions promote the welfare state and oppose their own
regulations
A need to demonstrate individualism and promote social status.
TRAINED NURSES ASSOCIATIONOF INDIA
Establishment and formation of TNAI:
The Association had its beginning in the Association of Nursing Superintendents
which was founded in 1905, at Lucknow. The organization was composed of nine
European Nurses holding administrative posts in hospitals.
They saw the need to develop Nursing as a profession and also to provide a forum
where professional Nurses could meet and plan to achieve these ends. The
movement gathered momentum and soon Nurses, other than Nursing
Superintendents, were seeking to share in:
5. Upholding in every way the dignity and honor of the Nursing profession;promoting
a sense of esprit de corps among all Nurses; and enabling members to take counsel
together on matters relating to their profession.
In a conference held in Bombay in 1908, decision was taken to establish Trained
Nurses’ Association. The Association was inaugurated in 1909. The two
organizations shared the same officers until 1910 when, at the first Trained Nurses’
Association (TNA) Conference, held at Banaras (UP), the TNA members elected
their own officers.
In 1922, the Association of Nursing Superintendents and Trained Nurses’
Association were amalgamated and called The Trained Nurses’ Association of India
(TNAI).
The Association has established within its jurisdiction the following organizations:
Health Visitors’ League (1922)
Midwives and Auxiliary Nurse-Midwives Association (1925)
Student Nurses Association (1929-30): The Student Nurses Association
(SNA) is a nation-wide organization. It was established in 1929 at the time of
the Annual Conference of the Trained Nurses’ Association of India (TNAI).
The pioneer unit of SNA was established at the General Hospital, Madras,
followed by Christian Rainy Hospital, Madras and the Presidency General
Hospital, Calcutta. The present number of SNA units, till August 2001 is 506
and the membership is 43,453.
The major functions of S.N.A /T.N.A.I. are:
6. ProjectUndertaking: The students undertake community projects, such as School
Health Project, Health Survey, Nutrition Survey etc. and Home Nursing and specific
projects like medical camp, Immunization, etc. at the time of celebration of
International Nurses’ Day. At someinstitutions regular projects are given to students
as part of their field experience.
Propagation of Nursing Profession: To acquaint the general public with the
Nursing profession, general public is invited to the celebrations and festivities of
professionaland non-professional nature, suchas Nurses’ Week, World Health Day,
Capping and Graduation ceremonies and other festivities like witnessing a variety
entertainment programme, games, sports and tournaments, which are organized by
Nurses. There are also Institutional visits, Radio talks and T. V programmes.
Fund Raising:It is doneby getting voluntary donations, sale of donation tickets and
by arranging some features. The SNA Units raise fund by organized variety
entertainment, fetes, sales, and through other modes of fund raising.
Socio-Cultural and Recreational Activities: The Association believes that the
professional development remains incomplete without this component. Young
students’ energy can bechanneled constructively into fine arts like dance; dramatics,
music and painting, and competitions are arranged at the time ofConferences. Sports
and games are becoming extremely popular and competitions are held at state level
at present
7. MEMBERSHIP:
Currently only half the actual numbers of nurses in India are members of
T.N.A.I.
Despite efforts being made by nursing associations, such efforts have not
been successfulin increasing nurse’s participation in their associations and a
decline in association has been noted.
Nursing associations provide many different services to their members
namely journals, continuing education, certification, social benefits and
networking.
Members of professional organizations value professional programmes,
improvement of profession, social benefits and membership benefits.
In a study it was found that most frequent reasons for joining an association
were to increase knowledge, professional benefits, networking and earning
continuing education units.
In studies conducted the major reasons for not joining an association were
family responsibilities, lack of time, difference in philosophies and lack of
benefits.
ROLE OF TNAI IN NURSING EDUCATION
Nursing Education programme have a major role in the preparation of Nurses for
leadership and decision-making functions. Nurses, and the Nursing discipline as a
whole, need to respond to the changing environment of health care delivery. They
have to establish and maintain control of well-defined and cost-effective Nursing
8. services.
1. BasicNursing Education
(i) Basic Nursing Education should include both theory and practice, and
conform to the regulations and syllabi prescribed by the Indian Nursing
Council.
(ii) Career guidance and information should be provided to persons wishing
to take up Nursing as a career. This type of information should be made
available to all eligible young persons, especially women, at the district level.
(iii) The TNAI supports two levels of Basic Nursing Education and Training:
a) B.Sc. Nursing degree for preparation of professional Nurses to provide
General Nursing and Midwifery services in the community, hospitals, and
through other health care agencies.
b) Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) programme for Preparation of Nursing
Auxiliaries/ Health Workers for the institutions and the Community Health
care system respectively.
(iv) General Nursing and Midwifery Diploma / Certificate Programme
(GNM) should be phased out in a planned manner in a specified time frame.
Schools of nursing conducting GNM programmes, especially those Schools
which are attached to Medical College Hospitals, should be upgraded to
Colleges of Nursing.
The existing infrastructure in Schools of Nursing which are can not be
upgraded to colleges of Nursing should be converted, with adequate financial
support, to become:
a. Auxiliary Nurse Midwife or ‘Multipurpose Health Worker (Female)’
Training Centers.
b. Health Supervisors’ Training Centers.
c. In-service Education Departments.
9. According to INC norms only a Nurse should be the administrative head of
the educational institution.
2. Post-BasicNursing Education
Post-Basic Nursing Education refers to education attained after Basic Nursing
education (Basic B.Sc. Nsg./General Nursing and Midwifery Diploma
/Certificate).
The TNAI supports the development of:
(i) (a) Post-Basic B.Sc. Nursing Degree programme. (b) Speciality
programmes in Nursing leading to certificate, diploma, or degree in following
areas such as: Nursing Service Administration, Nursing Education and
Research, Service Administration, Nursing Education and Research, Clinical
Nursing Speciality Community Nursing Speciality, etc.
(ii) Post-Basic programmes should be recognized as higher education
programmes by the Indian Nursing Council and should be designed to prepare
Nursing personnel for shouldering the responsibility at various higher levels/
positions.
(iii) Doctoral studies in Nursing should be started in selected universities,
which have Departments of Nursing/allied areas.
3. ContinuingEducation
The TNAI has a responsibility to strengthen continuing education
programmes being vital to Nurses in the maintenance of professional
competence throughout their careers.
The bodyof knowledge that forms the basis of the values, principles, theories
and practice of Nursing changes constantly. No initial programme of study
can provide all the knowledge and skills needed to practice in all areas of
Nursing. It also supports a decentralized approach to enable all categories of
nursing personnel to update their knowledge and skills, and attitudes: hence,
10. the highest priority should be given to supporting development of In-service
Nursing Education and training at the hospital and district levels.
4. Evidencebased practice
Professional nurses' associations are active in promoting evidence-based
practice among their nurse members, but only those focusing on changing
competences and attitude by addressing intrinsic motivation are well used.
Other types of activities deserve to be explored, including behaviour-oriented
approaches, approaches using structural, social or financial influence
measures and perhaps methods based on 'involuntary involvement.
-Holleman G, Eliens A, van Vliet M, van Achterberg T
5. Patientsafety
The roles of the professional nursing association in promoting the safety of
the recipient of nursing care are numerous. These roles include developing
and disseminating foundation documents, lobbying for legislation and
regulations that protect and serve users of nursing services, and advocating
for patients and issues which affect a nurse's ability to deliver safe care.
Although the professional associations' usual purpose is to work for the
welfare of the public, at times this can conflict with the association's need to
advocateforits members. The professionalassociation must balance the needs
and interests ofthe association, the profession, and the public so as to promote
the safety of patients receiving care. -Rowell PA
6. T.N.A.I. is in the process ofestablishing an institute for nursing education which
will be a landmark in nursing education.
SUMMARY
11. Professionalorganizations have and continue to play a vital a vital role in upholding
the dignity and standards of nursing. These organizations work at all levels -
Internationally, Nationally and in specialty areas too. However support from each
and every nursing personnel encompasses the most important component for their
success.
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