Vision and Mission

CNA’s Objects

The objects of CNA as defined in the Letters Patent (1996 revision) are: 

• to promote high standards of nursing practice, education, research and administration in order to achieve quality nursing care in the public interest.
• to promote uniform and high quality regulatory practices in the public interest and in collaboration with nursing regulatory bodies.
• to act in the public interest for Canadian nursing and nurses, providing national and international leadership in nursing and health issues.

CNA’s Vision for 2010-2014

Registered nurses: Leaders and partners working to advance nursing and health.

CNA’s Mission for 2010-2014

CNA is the national professional voice of registered nurses, advancing the practice of nursing and the profession to improve health outcomes in a publicly funded, not-for-profit health system by:

• unifying the voices of registered nurses;
• strengthening nursing leadership;
• promoting nursing excellence and a vibrant profession;
• advocating for healthy public policy and a quality health system; and
• serving the public interest.

CNA’s Goals for 2010-2014

In pursuit of the vision and mission, CNA has established the following goals:

1. To promote and enhance the role of registered nurses to strengthen nursing and the Canadian health system.
2. To shape and advocate for healthy public policy provincially/territorially, nationally and internationally.
3. To advance nursing leadership for nursing and for health.
4. To broadly engage nurses in advancing nursing and health.
5. To transform CNA governance structure and processes.

   Updated: July 13, 2010