Registered nurses collectively contributing to the health of Canadians and the advancement of nursing.
In pursuit of the vision and mission, CNA has established the following goals:
- CNA advances the discipline of nursing in the interest of the public.
- CNA advocates public policy that incorporates the principles of primary health care (access, inter-disciplinary, patient and community involvement, health promotion including determinants of health and appropriate technology/roles/models) and respects the principles, conditions and spirit of the Canada Health Act.
- CNA advances the regulation of Registered Nurses in the interest of the public.
- CNA works in collaboration with nurses, other health-care providers, health system stakeholders and
the public to achieve and sustain quality practice environments and positive client outcomes.
- CNA advances international health policy and development in Canada and abroad to support global health and equity.
- CNA promotes awareness of the nursing profession so that the roles and expertise of Registered Nurses are understood, respected and optimized within the health system.
The Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) is a federation of 11 provincial and territorial registered nurses' associations and colleges representing 139,893 Canadian nurses and nurse practitioners.
