Canadian Gerontological Nursing Association
Mission
The Mission of the Canadian Gerontological Nursing Association (CGNA) is to address the health of older Canadians and the nurses who participate with them in health care.
The Canadian Gerontological Nursing Association is an organization that represents gerontological nurses and promotes gerontological nursing practice across national and international boundaries.
Vision
The vision of CGNA is to promote excellence in gerontological nursing through leadership, knowledge, and scholarship.
Role
CGNA is a partner in the health care system.
This system is comprised of individuals, informal care providers, health associations, professional groups, health facilities and all levels of government. Each partner in this network contributes to the achievement of improved health for older adults. Some of these partners also have as one of their goals the advancement of nursing.
The role of CGNA in this system is:
- to promote high standards of gerontological nursing practice
- to promote educational programs in gerontological nursing
- to participate in affairs which promote the health of older adults
- to promote networking opportunities for nurses
- to promote and disseminate gerontological nursing research
- to present the views of the Association to government, education, professional and other appropriate bodies
