Earlier this year, the CRNM indicated intent to become a founding member of a soon to be formed new organization, the Canadian Council of Registered Nurse Regulators (CCRNR). You will find an article on this in the July edition of the RN Journal. Before I speak more of the Council, allow me to assure you as members of CRNM and of the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) that our ongoing commitment to CNA is healthy and strong. We look forward to an increased presence of the CNA here in our province as they focus more on advocacy and healthy public policy.
Operational aspects of regulating nurses are becoming more complex and it will serve Manitoba and our public well as the CCRNR works to harmonize regulatory policy and seek excellence in regulatory practices.
There are three integral aspects to the profession of nursing as a triad; advocacy/healthy public policy, regulation and socio-economic (labour). As a College, we take an active role in the first two parts of this triad. Each of these “voices” needs a strong nationally coordinated approach. This will be accomplished through CNA, CCRNR and the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (CFNU) respectively, with each of these organizations being experts in their respective areas. Collectively the three organizations portray a strong, unified comprehensive voice. A complex environment calls for a multi-faceted response.
CRNM, Manitoba’s nurses and most importantly the citizens of Manitoba benefit by being represented through these organizations. I welcome your comments, questions and views on this post.
