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CARIBBEAN NURSES ORGANIZATION (CNO)

The Caribbean Nurses Organization (CNO) was founded in May 1957 as a non-governmental, non-profit, non-partisan, regional professional nursing organization. The CNO is comprised of Nurses Associations within the Caribbean, and Associations of Caribbean and other nurses geographically located outside the Caribbean. For efficient functioning of the Organization it has been divided into Regions. Through its constitution, CNO states its purpose and functions and describes the relationship with its Members, Partners and other Institutions, and Organizations.

PURPOSE of CNO

The purpose of CNO is to work towards improving health of all people of the Caribbean, by promoting improvement in the standards of nursing care, and by advancing the educational, economic and professional welfare of all nurses. CNO seeks to influence health and nursing policy regionally, to empower its National Nurses Associations in the Caribbean to work on behalf of nurses, nursing and the peoples of the Caribbean. CNO aims to unite nurses in the Caribbean. CNO seeks to ensure that an adequate quantity of well-trained, skilled nurses are in the region to provide quality nursing care to the people of the Caribbean. This purpose shall be unrestricted by consideration of age, colour, creed, gender, nationality, race or religion.

VISION
To be a powerful Professional independent non-governmental, non-political Nursing Organization in the Caribbean that robustly promotes and be the voice that speaks for the well-being of Nurses who provide Quality Nursing Care, as well as advocating for sustainable economic and social development in the region

MISSION
To inspire, influence, motivate nurses, strengthening their skills and competences to provide efficient, effective care with cultural competence, using best practices and advancing global technology through a network of strong National Nurses Association (NNA’s)

AIM
CNO aims to unite nurses in the Caribbean towards maintaining high standards of Nursing Education and Practice to advance the Profession of Nursing in the Caribbean Region and beyond.

FUNCTIONS of CNO

The functions of CNO shall be to:

1. Promote through appropriate means standards of nursing practice and nursing education as defined by the policies of the Caribbean Nurses Organization.

2. Ensure adherence to the code of professional conduct for nurses.

3. Promote legislation and speak for nurses in regards to legislative action.

4. Protect, promote and support economic and general welfare or nurses.

5. Facilitate the continuing professional development of nurses.

6. Represent nurses and serve as their spokesman with allied professional, community and governmental groups and with the public.

7. Stimulate research in nursing and utilize findings for health policy and decisions.

8. To integrate the Caribbean Nurses

9. Liaise with Caricom on issues affecting Caribbean Nurses.

10. Influence policies at regional and international level.

11. Set standards for nursing care in the Caribbean.

12. Evaluate the quality of nursing care

13. Uphold the constitution and bylaws of the CNO.

The CNO President's Message

Paulette Cash, Ph.D., APRN

Greetings, Member National Nurses Associations (NNAs) and Fellow Nursing Colleagues Across the Caribbean and diaspora,

It is indeed a pleasure to greet you as the new President of the Caribbean Nurses’ Organization (CNO) for the period 2022 – 2024.

The Caribbean Nurses Organization stands as the oldest professional nursing body in the Region and serves as the premier voice for Nursing in the Caribbean. CNO seeks to influence health and nursing policy regionally, to empower its national nurses’ associations (NNAs) in the Region to work on behalf of nurses, nursing and the peoples of the Caribbean. Our aim is to unite nurses in the Caribbean and diaspora.

As we continue to celebrate our 65^th Anniversary, we reflect on our rich legacy and salute our founding members and highly esteemed past executives on whose foundation, we continue to build.

The Caribbean Nurses Organization joins local citizens, regional and global partners in applauding the valiant efforts of nurses during the COVID 19 pandemic. More than ever, 2020 brought into focus just how important nurses are across the Region and across the world. The CNO Board of Directors thank you for going over and beyond always to meet the needs of the populations that we serve and for the contributions that you make to health systems strengthening in our region and beyond. Your service, sacrifice and selflessness, coupled with your compassion and technical skills, do make a difference.

As we move forward in this new term of office, the CNO Board of Directors remains committed to strengthening its strategic partnerships and affiliations for strengthening of nursing and health systems in the Region. Cognizant of emerging health issues, persisting health and social challenges at local, regional and global level, our strategic priorities will focus on the following i) increasing nursing’s contribution to achievement of universal health coverage (UHC) and the sustainable development goals (SDGs) (ii) increasing support for our membership iii) building a sustainable financial model for the organization, and (iv) advocacy for health and human services.

As Nursing is a dynamic field that evolves over time, CNO remains committed to encouraging evidence-based practice (EBP), innovative ideas and creative advances that seek to improve outcomes for patients and populations and advance the profession. Additionally, CNO encourages inter-professional education for nursing and midwifery students, use of technology, continuous professional development, improved accreditation standards and capacity-building. Further, CNO supports review of nursing workforce and working conditions in the Region to inform policy & practice.

As we go forward as ambassadors of our noble profession, it is hoped that our individual and collective efforts and investments as members of our regional professional nursing body will continue to yield dividends that propel the organization forward.

Remember, our organization is only as strong as we make it to be. We look forward to your continued support and engagement, as we seek to build a legacy that will illuminate the landscape of healthcare in our region and inspire future generations to enter our profession.

May God bless you and your families, as we continue to serve the peoples of the Region in our various domains.

Paulette Cash, PhD, APRN
President

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