ÿþ<HTML><HEAD><TITLE>TNAI JOURNAL</TITLE> <META http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=iso-8859-1"> <META content="Microsoft FrontPage 5.0" name=GENERATOR> </HEAD> <BODY background="../../img/thenursaningjournalH1.gif"> <DIV align=left> <TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0> <TBODY> <TR bgColor=#006699> <TD> <DIV align=center><img src="img/thenursaningjournal.gif" width="400" height="123"></DIV> </TD></TR> <TR> <TD> <DIV align=center><b><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">January 2009&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;VOL. C No. 1</font></b></DIV> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></DIV> <HR noShade> <DIV align=right>&lt;&lt; <A href="javascript:history.back()">Previous Page</A><BR></DIV> <table width="95%" border=0 align="center" cellpadding=2 cellspacing=0> <tbody> <tr bgcolor=#f8efcd> <td height="51" valign="top" bgcolor="#C6ECFF"> <div align=center> <p align="CENTER"><strong><font color="#000000" size="4" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Report of the XXIInd Biennial (71st) TNAI Conference and Centenary Conference held in Mumbai from 3rd to 7th November 2008 </font></strong> <p align="CENTER">&nbsp;</div></td> </tr> <tr bgcolor=#f8efcd> <td height="3211" bgcolor="#FFFFFF"> <table width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="2" bgcolor="#006699"> <tr> <td height="3203" valign="top" bgcolor="#FFFFFF"> <blockquote> <div align="left"> <table width="90%" border="0" cellspacing="8" cellpadding="3"> <tr valign="top"> <td colspan="3"> <p align="justify"><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><font color="#000000">Theme : Future of Nursing: Implication for Nursing Education, Practice and Research</font></strong></font></p> <p align="justify"><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> 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.</font></p> <p align="justify"><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> 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.</font></p> <p align="justify"><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> 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.</font></p> <p align="justify"><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> 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. </font></p></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="3"><hr align="JUSTIFY"></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="3"><div align="justify"> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="8" cellpadding="3"> <tr> <td width="40%"><img src="61.jpg" width="284" height="161"></td> <td width="60%"><img src="62.jpg" width="285" height="160"></td> </tr> </table> </div></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="26%"><div align="justify"><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><img src="63.jpg" width="182" height="134"></font></div></td> <td width="25%"><img src="64.jpg" width="189" height="135"></td> <td width="49%"><img src="65.jpg" width="184" height="135"></td> </tr> <tr> <td><div align="justify"><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><img src="66.gif" width="182" height="141"></font></div></td> <td><img src="67.jpg" width="182" height="142"></td> <td><img src="68.jpg" width="184" height="144"></td> </tr> <tr> <td><div align="justify"><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><img src="69.jpg" width="182" height="149"></font></div></td> <td><img src="610.jpg" width="182" height="149"></td> <td><img src="611.jpg" width="184" height="151"></td> </tr> <tr> <td><div align="justify"><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><img src="612.jpg" width="182" height="152"></font></div></td> <td><img src="613.jpg" width="181" height="151"></td> <td><img src="614.jpg" width="184" height="152"></td> </tr> <tr> <td><div align="justify"><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><img src="615.jpg" width="183" height="146"></font></div></td> <td><img src="616.jpg" width="182" height="147"></td> <td><img src="617.jpg" width="184" height="145"></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="3"><div align="justify"> <p><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Photo Captions </strong></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>1.</strong> Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam presenting TNAI Centenary Award to the Awardees</font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> <strong>2.</strong> 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 </font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>3.</strong> Mrs S K Pillai, Hony. Treasurer, TNAI presenting JP Brothers Oration award to Ms Anugha Ghambir </font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>4.</strong> TNAI Maharashtra branch-the host of CENTCON 2008</font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> <strong>5.</strong> The Kerala state branch receiving award from Dr. Kishore for 1st prize in membership enrollment, organising maximum activities and educational activities </font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>6.</strong> TNAI Punjab state branch is receiving IInd prize for enrolling members from Mr A B Kulkarni, President, TNAI </font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>7.</strong> TNAI, Tamil Nadu State branch is receiving IIIrd prize for enrolling members from Mrs Satish Chawla Former President TNAI </font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>8.</strong> TNAI, Maharashtra State Branch is receiving 2nd prize for organising maximum activities from President, TNAI </font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>9.</strong> TNAI Gujarat state branch receiving IIIrd prize for organising maximum activities from Mrs Anita Deodar, President TNAI Maharashtra state branch </font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>10.</strong> TNAI Haryana state branch receiving consolation prize from Mrs Jyotsna Pandit, Secretary, TNAI Maharashtra state branch </font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>11.</strong> TNAI Uttar Pradesh State branch receiving consolation prize from Mrs Sujana Chakravarty, Former Secretary-General, TNAI </font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>12.</strong> TNAI Goa State branch receiving consolation prize from Ms Durga Mehta, Former President TNAI </font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>13.</strong> TNAI West Bengal state branch is receiving consolation prizes from Dr Sulochana Krishnan, Former Principal RAK College of Nursing, New Delhi </font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>14. </strong>TNAI Nagaland state branch is receiving award for activating the state branch from Mrs Gopi Bambani </font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>15-17.</strong> 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. </font></p> </div></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="3"><hr align="JUSTIFY"></td> </tr> <tr> <td height="674" colspan="3"> <div align="justify"> <p><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">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 . </font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">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.</font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> 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. </font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">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.</font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> 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. 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