The Trained Nurses’ Association of India (TNAI) is a national organization of nurse professionals at different levels. It was established in 1908 and was initially known as Association of Nursing Superintendents. The Government of India has recognized TNAI as a service organization in 1950. A similar recognition by all the State Governments has been an asset to the promotion of its objectives. Foundation stone for TNAI Headquarters Inaugurated by Smt. Indira Gandhi laid by Dr. S Radhakrishnan Objectives Upholding every way the  Dignity and honour of the nursing profession,  Promoting a sense of espirit de corps among all nurses,  To advance professional, educational, economic and general welfare of nurses Functions  To enunciate standards of Nursing Education and implement these through appropriate channels.  To establish standards and qualifications for nursing practice.  To enunciate standards of Nursing Service and implement these through appropriate channels.  To establish a code of ethical conduct for practitioners.  To stimulate and promote research designed to enhance  To stimulate and promote research designed to enhance the knowledge for evidence-based nursing practice.  To promote legislation and to speak for Nurses in regard to legislative action.  To promote and protect the economic welfare of Nurses.  To provide professional counselling and placement service for Nurses.  To provide for the continuing professional development of practitioners.  To represent Nurses and serve as their spoke person with allied national and international organisations,governmental and other bodies and the public.  To serve as the official representative of the Nurses of India as a member of the International Council of Nurses.  To promote the general health and welfare of the public through the Association programmes, relationships and activities e.g. Disaster Management.  To render care as per the changing needs of the society. Membership A life member is a person who is a registered Nurse and Midwife (equivalent of midwifery training in case of male nurse), trained from an institution recognised by the Indian Nursing Council/State Nursing Council and holds a certificate of training issued by a Nursing Registration Council or Board of Examinations recognised by the Indian Nursing Council.