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International
INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL OF NURSES [ICN]
ICN is a partnership of national nursing associations, representing nurses in more than 120 countries. ICN works to ensure quality nursing care, sound health policies globally, the advancement of nursing knowledge, and the presence worldwide of a respected nursing profession and a competent and satisfied nursing workforce.
See Website for further information – www.icn.ch
NATIONAL LEAGUE FOR NURSING
The National League for Nursing advances quality nursing education that prepares the nursing workforce to meet the needs of diverse populations in an ever-changing health care environment.
See Website for further information – www.nln.org
Canadian
CANADIAN NURSING STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION [CNSA]
CNSA is the voice of nursing students in Canada, representing the interests of nursing students to federal and provincial governments and other nursing organizations.
See Website for further information - www.cnsa.ca
CANADIAN NURSES ASSOCIATION [CNA]
The Canadian Nurses Association is a federation of 11 provincial and territorial registered nurses associations representing more than 120,000 Canadian registered nurses. Your registration with the SRNA automatically makes you a member of the CNA.
The mission of the organization is to advance the quality of nursing in the interest of the public.
See Website for further information – www.cna-nurses.ca
NurseONE
NurseONE is a national, bilingual web-based health information service designed for the Canadian nursing community. The goal of NurseONE is to provide quick access to credible, up-to-date health care information to support nurses in Canada in delivering effective, evidence-based care, and to help them manage their careers and connect to colleagues, regardless of where or when they work.
Find resources related to professional practice, professional development and search health information sites directly through NurseONE!!
See Website for further information - http://www.nurseone.ca/
ABORIGINAL NURSES ASSOCIATION OF CANADA
ANAC is a non-governmental, non-profit organization whose membership works mainly in First Nations Communities. An affiliate group of the Canadian Nurses Association, it is the only Aboriginal professional nursing organization in Canada.
See Website for further information – www.anac.on.ca
THE CANADIAN NURSES FOUNDATION
Promotes the health of Canadians through the advancement of the profession of nursing in Canada by:
- Financially supporting nurses engaged in higher education or research
- Advocating development, dissemination and utilization of nursing knowledge
- Fostering excellence in nursing.
See Website for further information – www.canadiannursesfoundation.com
CANADIAN NURSES ASSOCIATION EXAMINATION REVIEW WORKSHOPS
http://www.cna-aiic.ca/CNA/nursing/certification/apply/studygroups/study_group_e.aspx#Cardiovascular
HEALTH CANADA
See Website for further information – www.hc-sc.gc.ca
Saskatchewan
SASKATCHEWAN REGISTERED NURSES’ ASSOCIATION [SRNA]
The Saskatchewan Registered Nurses Association is the professional self-regulatory body for the 9000 Registered Nurses in Saskatchewan. Their mandate is to protect the people of Saskatchewan and set standards for education and practice for RNs.
Membership in the SRNA includes membership in the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) and the International Council of Nurses (ICN).
The SRNA Council carries out responsibilities using the principles of policy governance. This includes articulating a mission, making policy and sustaining a vision. The SRNA Vision is: Registered nurses as partners in an informed, healthy society. The SRNA Mission is: Competent, caring nursing for the people of Saskatchewan.
See Website for further information –www.srna.org
SASKATCHEWAN UNION OF NURSES [SUN]
The Saskatchewan Union of Nurses (SUN) represents registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses employed in long-term care, home care, acute care, public health, mental health, community health, and blood supply services.
The union is governed by an elected board of directors and guided by policies adopted at its annual meetings. SUN’s mandate includes the negotiation and enforcement of nurses’ employment conditions, and the advancement of the social, economic and general welfare of SUN members. The union also provides assistance to nurses who believe their agency is failing to meet professional standards of patient care.
See Website for further information – www.sun-nurses.sk.ca
REGISTERED PSYCHIATRIC NURSES ASSOCIATION OF SASKATCHEWAN (RPNAS)
The Registered Psychiatric Nurses Association of Saskatchewan regulates psychiatric nursing as a distinct profession. As a professional association, RPNAS regulates the registration and licensing of psychiatric nurses in Saskatchewan. The RPNAS also sets and maintains the standards for RPNs, evaluates and approves education programs, presides over disciplinary and peer review processes, and promotes ongoing development and awareness of the profession.
See Website for further information – www.rpnas.com
SASKATCHEWAN ASSOCIATION OF LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSES
The Saskatchewan Association of Licensed Practical Nurses (SALPN) is the regulatory body for the profession of Licensed Practical Nursing in Saskatchewan. The SALPN exists under provincial legislation to serve and protect the public interest by defining and enforcing the entry requirements to the profession and by ensuring all LPNs practice within the competencies, standards of practice and scope of practice set out by the SALPN.
The SALPN registers and issues Licenses to LPNs from within the province or outside the province/country who meet entry to practice requirements as set out for the profession. Anyone practicing as an LPN in Saskatchewan must hold a current Practicing License or Graduate Practical Nurse license to practice.
See website for further information – www.salpn.com
General
MESOTHELIOMA CENTER
Mesothelioma is a terminal disease and caregivers and palliative care are options for those with terminal malignant mesothelioma. The daily tasks of caring for someone who has been diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma can be overwhelming. The Mesothelioma Center offers a one-stop resource on all asbestos and mesothelioma-related issues ranging from occupational exposure to receiving a mesothelioma diagnosis.
With more than 3,000 pages of content, our site features information on asbestos, mesothelioma, and other cancers that are caused by asbestos exposure. Unlike other sites, Asbestos.com has achieved HON code approval (Health On the Net (HON) Foundation is a not-for-profit foundation that works to preserve the accuracy and trustworthiness of Web-based medical information). Our site has employed a full staff of writers dedicated to research and writing about asbestos exposure and the diseases that result from exposure to the toxic mineral. In addition, our medical adviser and editor, Dr. Mauricio Salazar,M.D., who has worked in the field of cancer treatment for years, has personally reviewed, edited, and approved all medical information on our site.
If you are interested or if you have any other questions, please feel free to email James Semczuk, the National Awareness Coordinator for the Mesothelioma Center (Asbestos.com) at asbestos.com.
For further information on Mesothelioma, go to http://www.mesotheliomaprognosis.org/ or contact Carmen Anderson (Communications Director) at Carmen@mesotheliomaprognosis.org
EMPLOYEE AND FAMILY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (E.F.A.P.)
EFAP is a service provided by an Employer for its employees and their immediate family. It provides a specified number of counseling sessions a year free to employees and their family. This is available for many kinds of issues including; emotional concerns (anxiety and depression), relationship/marital problems, job stress, interpersonal conflicts, addictions, financial problems and more. The service is confidential and voluntary.
The occupational health and safety department has more information about this service. The occupational health and safety department in your institution has more information about this service.
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY DEPARTMENTS (OH & S)
The Occupational Health and Safety Department of the Health Region is a wealth of resources for new and experienced employees. This department is in charge of:
- Giving immunizations and keeping a record of past immunizations. They also follow up with requesting lab work to ensure immunity.
- Providing information on safe lifting (TLR) and safety inspections.
- Incident reports are sent to OH&S and they do follow-up as necessary.
- After a workplace injury or illness they work with workers compensation board to arrange an appropriate return to work program.
- Managing blood borne pathogen exposures. This includes needle puncture, sharps puncture, human bite, splash of blood or body fluid to eyes nose mouth or non-intact skin.
- Education and manage WHIMIS which is a system for working with chemicals
NURSTOON
A collection of cartoons about nursing.
See Website for further information – www.nurstoon.com
RxLAUGHS
See Website for further information – www.rxlaughs.com
ALL IN JEST
Nursing, medical and health humor.
See Website for further information – www.medi-smart.com
CANADIAN UNIFORMS ONLINE!
Scrubs, Prints, Labcoats, Health Care Uniforms
See Website for further information – www.uniform.ca
INTERPRETING ARTERIAL BLOOD GASES
See Website for further information – www.jcjc.cc.ms.us
