Canadian Network of Nursing Specialties

The Canadian Network of Nursing Specialties currently consists of a committed group of nurses who belong to one of Canada’s national associations in a specialized area of nursing. By joining these national associations, nurses enhance the breadth and depth of specialized nursing knowledge, as well as the connections and organizational linkages available to CNA and to the network. The Canadian Network of Nursing Specialties exists for, and because of, nursing specialty associations. The network supports excellence in specialized nursing knowledge and practice by providing opportunities in leadership, education, policy advocacy, networking, research, and evidence-informed practice.

Joining CNA as both an affiliate member and a member of the Canadian Network of Nursing Specialties means you can:

• Strengthen the national nursing voice to make a difference to the health, wellness and safety of all Canadians
• Contribute to national health policies
• Enhance your association’s visibility among other nursing specialty associations
• Gain direct access to governance expertise and resources that can enhance the work of your association
• Keep current on what’s happening in practice and innovation
• Grow your association’s leadership and advocacy skills
• Participate on CNA-related national and international committees and working groups to be heard by policy- and decision-makers
• Provide reviewers for the CNA Accreditation Program
• Network and exchange ideas with other nursing specialties
• Connect with all categories of nurses and nursing students