Tennessee Nurses Association
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Founded in 1905, the Tennessee State Nurses Association (TNA) is a professional organization representing nurses in the U.S. state
of Tennessee. TNA is a constituent organization and affiliated with the American Nurses Association
(ANA). TNA was formed in 1905 in a drive to regulate nursing practice. In 1907, the first introduced bill was defeated; and, in 1909 the second bill was again defeated. Finally, on February 14, 1911, TNA members lobbying throughout Tennessee, resulted in the first nurse practice act being written into law. Beth Smith is currently the President of the Association.
to protect the public from potentially unsafe nursing
practice. This law creates definitions of professional nursing
practice and regulates qualifications for education in order to practice nursing in Tennessee. It outlines criteria for nursing schools, which must be met for approval by the Board of Nursing
. TNA works to update the nurse practice act and reflect current, evidence-based practice standards for registered nurses. TNA also serves as advocate for improving health standards. And, they track the quality and availability of health care
throughout the state of Tennessee.
U.S. state
A U.S. state is any one of the 50 federated states of the United States of America that share sovereignty with the federal government. Because of this shared sovereignty, an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and of his or her state of domicile. Four states use the official title of...
of Tennessee. TNA is a constituent organization and affiliated with the American Nurses Association
American Nurses Association
The American Nurses Association is a professional organization to advance and protect the profession of nursing. It started in 1896 as the Nurses Associated Alumnae and was renamed the American Nurses Association in 1911...
(ANA). TNA was formed in 1905 in a drive to regulate nursing practice. In 1907, the first introduced bill was defeated; and, in 1909 the second bill was again defeated. Finally, on February 14, 1911, TNA members lobbying throughout Tennessee, resulted in the first nurse practice act being written into law. Beth Smith is currently the President of the Association.
Primary Mission
TNA, under the state practice act regulates nursingNursing
Nursing is a healthcare profession focused on the care of individuals, families, and communities so they may attain, maintain, or recover optimal health and quality of life from conception to death....
to protect the public from potentially unsafe nursing
Nursing
Nursing is a healthcare profession focused on the care of individuals, families, and communities so they may attain, maintain, or recover optimal health and quality of life from conception to death....
practice. This law creates definitions of professional nursing
Nursing
Nursing is a healthcare profession focused on the care of individuals, families, and communities so they may attain, maintain, or recover optimal health and quality of life from conception to death....
practice and regulates qualifications for education in order to practice nursing in Tennessee. It outlines criteria for nursing schools, which must be met for approval by the Board of Nursing
Nursing
Nursing is a healthcare profession focused on the care of individuals, families, and communities so they may attain, maintain, or recover optimal health and quality of life from conception to death....
. TNA works to update the nurse practice act and reflect current, evidence-based practice standards for registered nurses. TNA also serves as advocate for improving health standards. And, they track the quality and availability of health care
Health care
Health care is the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease, illness, injury, and other physical and mental impairments in humans. Health care is delivered by practitioners in medicine, chiropractic, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, allied health, and other care providers...
throughout the state of Tennessee.
Tennessee Nurses Foundation
This foundation was established in 1982 to provide a mechanism for supporting programs that meet the special needs of TNA members and other nurses in Tennessee.TNA Political Action Committee (PAC)
The TNA is a nonpartisan political action committee. The PAC's activities include educating and assisting nurses at all levels in political action, identifying and supporting nurse candidates for elected state office, raising funds, and interviewing and endorsing candidates for state office who are supportive of nursing issues, including practice and legislation.See also
- Labor unions in the United StatesLabor unions in the United StatesLabor unions in the United States are legally recognized as representatives of workers in many industries. The most prominent unions are among public sector employees such as teachers and police...
- Labor movement
- List of nursing organizations