The Canadian Network of Nursing Specialties will lead by:
- Taking an active role in the advancement of high-quality health care for all
- Network representatives participate on the CNA specialty nursing practice advisory council, creating a forum for exchanging ideas and knowledge among network members
- Leading the development of relevant national nursing policy in collaboration with CNA
The network will focus on education by:
- Supporting and promoting the CNA Certification Program and other CNA-accredited programs
- Promoting specialized education and professional development relevant to the specialty groups
- Promoting specialized practice competencies for network members through continuing education
- Engaging with student nurses to expose them to specialized knowledge and nursing practice
The network will engage in policy development and advocacy by:
- Speaking out on issues related to specialty nursing and the health of the people in Canada, in partnership with CNA
- Developing and promoting strategies and tools that support and advocate for healthy public policy, in partnership with CNA
- Establishing strategic partnerships and alliances to strengthen the collective voice of nurses on key specialty issues and policies.
The network will advance research and evidence-informed practice by:
- Facilitating the promotion and dissemination of standards, competencies and best practice guidelines for specialized knowledge and nursing practice
- Integrating research to inform specialized knowledge and nursing practice
- Facilitating opportunities to conduct joint research between specialty groups and/or with CNA as well as other health organizations