Canadian Nurse Leadership

Resources for the Registered Nurse    Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) The CNA outlines a framework for the practice of Registered Nurses (RN) in Canada. Within this document they provide outlines for entry to practice competencies, a value of ethics, career outlines, scope of practice, and expectations of professional practice. This ensures that all nurses regardless of their province or region align to the same basic guiding principles for practice. According to the CNA (2015) definition of an RN is:  “RNs are self-regulated health-care professionals who work autonomously and in collaboration with others to enable individuals, families, groups, communities and populations to achieve their best levels of health. At all stages of life, in situations of health, illness, injury and disability, RNs deliver direct health-care services, coordinate care and support clients in managing their own health. RNs contribute to the health-care system through their leadership across a...

Being a nurse in the 21st century Currently I belong to the College of Nurses of Ontario.  There is an entrance exam for your license and then you are held accountable to the standards of practice.  In the past I have belonged to the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) for networking and legal protection. I have also belonged to the Interventional Radiology Nurses Association, which is a professional group in the U.S.A, for education opportunities and networking. My profession integrates with many other professions.  We collaborate to develop and provide optimal patient care. This professions may be associated with healthcare, Informatics, business, communications, organizational development,  procurement, and education. These professions work together to develop action plans for the patient journey including direct patient care, financial reimbursement, community engagement, sustainability, future planning and the technology associated to the work. These...