A
Century of Dedication, Commitment
JANUARY
1, has become a day of celebration, wishing
all the best to each others. It also stimulates
everyone to forget and forgive and to take a
new start. But this year is exception for WE,
THE NURSES in India. It is not an usual day.
It is a historical day. The Trained Nurses Association
of India (TNAI) is completing a century of its
functioning for the nursing profession and the
people of our beloved country. An individual
or an organization with vision, dedication and
commitment has potential to change the society
or even a world. Pages of history books are
full of such examples, one of them is TNAI.
A few nurses established TNAI in 1908, and there
is a long chain of dedicated nurse-leaders who
followed the footsteps. The first step taken
with determination gives you all strength to
forward journey. Today we have crossed 100th
year.
Much
has been said and written about this journey.
A list of achievements is a matter of pride.
Today nursing profession is shining with its
glory. Nurses in India have created a unique
position on the world scenario. Let us agree
and accept that TNAI is the mother of the nursing
profession in India. We are jubilant. Celebrating
this landmark through various activities throughout
the country. Launching function will be on 22nd
January and the torch of joy, happiness along
with commitments and dedication for another
century will be taken to nook and corner of
our profession.
"Let
us all come under one umbrella-called TNAI."
Congratulations! Wish you very happy prosperous
Centenary year.
Arvind B. Kulkarni
President, TNAI
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