college of emergency nurses New Zealand

profile of the college of emergency nurses

(new Zealand)

Mission

• Foster excellence in Emergency Nursing practice.

 Eligibility

• Full Membership is open to all registered nurses.

• Associate Membership is available to Enrolled Nurses, medical and paramedical professions subscribing to the purpose of the Association and agreeing to abide by the constitution and by-laws and acceptable to the committee.

 Aims & Objectives

• Define and maintain the standards of emergency nursing practice.

• Initiate and support relevant nursing research and evidence based practice.

• Define and maintain the education and specialised skills of emergency nurses.

• Communicate with educational, scientific and professional bodies (local, national or international) which are involved in or associated with emergency healthcare and associated disciplines.

• Provide the nursing perspective on emergency healthcare issues.

• Publish educational materials, newsletters, journals and other writings related to emergency nursing.

• Foster collegiality among emergency nurses.

• Establish and maintain a national membership of emergency nurses.

• Support and promote the activities of the state branches.

• Engage in any other activity and do all such other acts in accordance with the laws of New Zealand and CENNZ’s Constitution as may be incidental or conducive to the promotion or carrying into effect of the objectives of CENNZ.

• Provide leadership, representation and support for emergency nurses; promote optimum practice and challenge existing boundaries; to promote equity of access for members to CENNZ’s services and forums.

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