It is important that the interests of nurses be represented within a political framework. Which nursing group lobbies at the federal level to influence health policies?
a. The Canadian Nurses Association (CNA)
b. Professional nursing organizations (e.g., the College of Nurses of Ontario [CNO])
c. The Canadian Confederation of Nurses Unions
d. The Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO)
A
As the national voice of Canadian nurses, the CNA is the representative to the federal govern-ment and national organizations for nurses across the country.
Professional nursing organizations establish education and practice standards for nurses, carry out the regulatory functions of registration and licensure, and discipline members who do not meet these standards.
The Canadian Confederation of Nurses Unions was formed in 1981 to represent the interest of nurses in both watchdog and lobbying activities. This organization offers support to its unionized members.
Nursing associations such as the RNAO exist in each province and territory, and are the voice of registered nurses in those regions. They are the official representatives of the nursing profession, and aim to increase public understanding of nursing and its impact on the health of individuals, families, and communities. Nursing associations lobby the provincial government.
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