Organizations

Question 1

Canadian Nurse Association

Answer 1

Non profit organization that speaks on behalf of RPNs. Represents nursing to health groups, government, and public

Priority is nursing research

Offers certificates in specialty nursing

Grants the right to regulate the standards of practice

Question 2

College of Nurses in Ontario (CNO)

Answer 2

Involuntary membership, you need to be licensed by them to work as a nurse

Mission is to protect publics right. Responsible for standards of practice, licensing body, protects public, etc

Question 3

WeRPN (formally known as RPNAO)

Answer 3

Speaks on behalf of RPN’s

Voluntary membership, and provide financial assistance, and professional liability insurance (protects nurses if someone makes accuses them of making a mistake or not doing job properly)

Question 4

RNAO

Answer 4

Speaks on behalf of RN’s

Voluntary membership, and provide financial assistance, and professional liability insurance (protects nurses if someone makes accuses them of making a mistake or not doing job properly)