TNA Structure
Board of Directors
The TNA Board of Directors is the corporate body of the Association. The Board consists of the elected officers of the Association, the president elect and district presidents. The Board has the authority delegated to it by the House of Delegates (HOD), including the duty and power of acting for the membership in the intervals between HOD meetings.
Standing Committees
Standing Committees shall report to and be accountable to the House of Delegates and the Board of Directors.
Bylaws
Continuing Education Review
Education
Finance and Administration
Membership Promotion
Nominating
Practice and Health Policy
Reference
School Health
Commissions
TNA has the following Commission:
Workplace Advocacy
Task Forces
TNA Task Forces are created on an “as-needed” basis. These are temporary groups, consisting of experts and specialists, formed for analyzing, investigating, or solving a specific problem. TNA currently has the following two task forces:
Centennial Celebration
Nurse Practice Act
Councils
TNA Councils are composed of TNA members organized around commonly identified clinical or functional interests as provided for in the TNA Bylaws. The purposes of TNA Councils are to: 1) collaborate and interact for professional growth of the members; 2) establish peer review as appropriate; 3) provide continuing education; 4) implement standards of practice; 5) identify and recognize practice expertise; 6) identify and address ethical and political issues; and 7) provide practical expertise to TNA/ANA staff.
TNA has the following Council:
Advanced Practice
District Associations
A district association is an officially recognized group that meets the qualifications and responsibilities as defined by TNA’s bylaws. A district association: 1) serves a clearly defined geographic area; 2) has bylaws that govern its members and regulate its affairs which are congruent with those of TNA; 3) has stated purpose and functions congruent with those of TNA; 4) maintain membership that meets the qualifications in the TNA bylaws, unrestricted by considerations of nationality, race, color, creed, religion, handicap, lifestyle, sex, or age; and 5) is entitled to services from TNA as defined by the TNA Board of Directors.
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