Nursing Organizations Flashcards
Define the difference between leadership and management*
Leadership - refers to a shared vision, values, organizational strategy, and relationships
Management - refers to the competencies required to ensure day-to-day delivery of nursing care according to available resources and standards of professional practice
What are the 4 general benefits of having nursing organizations?*
- provide structure and forums for professional development
- publication of research
- lead national discussion on issues of importance to nurses
- networking opportunities
What is the drawback to nursing organizations?*
existence of so many organizations may blur the message of individual group or confuse who speaks for nurses
What is the ICN/international council of nurses?*
Federation of national nurses’ associations representing nurses worldwide
Influences government and health policies around the world
Ensures quality nursing care for all, sound health policies globally, advancement of nursing knowledge, advocacy, partnerships, and works with agencies within the WHO
What is the CNA?*
Canadian nurses association
National professional voice of registered nurses, advancing the practice of nursing and the profession to improve health outcomes
What are the 4 objectives of the CNA?*
- to advance nursing excellence and positive health outcomes in the public interest
- to promote profession-led regulation in the public interest
- to act in the public interest for Canadian nursing and nurses, providing national and international leadership in nursing and health
- to advocate in the public interest for a publicly funded, not-for-profit health system
What are the six main activities of the CNA?*
- Influencing the creation of healthy public policy
- Ensuring the voice of nursing in Canada is heard
- Promote the role of Registered Nurses in Canadian health care
- Provide learning opportunities
- Provide funding through awards and scholarships
- Recognition awards
What is CASN?*
Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing
National voice for nursing education, research, and scholarship
What is CNPS?
Canadian Nurses Protective Society
Offers legal advice and support, risk-management services, legal assistance and professional liability protection related to nursing practice in Canada
What is UNA?
United Nurses of Alberta
Advocates for nurses, nursing profession, and Canadian health care system
Negotiates collective agreements that regulates salaries, benefits, etc.
What is the CFNU?*
Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions
Represents nurses from provincial unions and student members of the CNSA
Addresses labor relations and working conditions
What is the CRNA?*
College of Registered Nurses of Alberta
Serve to protect the public by regulating the profession, establishes and applies standards of practice
What is AAN and is it a union?*
Alberta Association of Nurses
It is not a union, but an association dedicated to advancing nurses and the nursing profession by augmenting the strengths of Alberta nurses
