Spread the love CNO recognizes the contributions of nurses and individuals to nursing practice, community service and to the organization. Each biennium the Caribbean Nurses Organization presents awards for outstanding contributions to the Nursing profession, the professional Organizations and health care. The Caribbean Nurses Organization (CNO) is extremely proud of its outstanding Nurses and seeks to recognize them through the following Awards: MAVIS HARNEY CLINICAL NURSING PRACTICE AWARD for direct patient care. CNO HONORARY AWARD for Development of the Nursing profession and for improvement of health care services. JOSEFA WOUTER PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION LEADERSHIP AWARD for contributions to CNO, and for demonstrating purpose of CNO. NURSE OF THE YEAR AWARD In 2004, during the Year of the Caribbean Nurse celebrations, the NURSE OF THE YEAR AWARD was included as a special recognition of Nurses at National level. CNO has decided to continue this recognition. Each National Nurses Association is given the opportunity to select its countries’ Nurse of the Year and submit the information to CNO for special recognition and the presentation of an award at the CNO Conference. SPECIAL AWARDS – These are awarded on special occasions in the life of CNO e.g. Appreciation Awards. CRITERIA (CNO Hall of Fame) The candidate should be a member of a CNO Member Nurses Association act as a Mentor and professional Role Model demonstrate distinguished leadership in Nursing made a significant impact on Nurses, Nursing and Nurses Associations in the Region or CNO member country demonstrated team-building and visionary advocacy contributed to Nursing’s Legacy demonstrate distinguished impact of service in shaping and moving Nursing forward demonstrated community involvement, and nursing activities beyond the call of duty be a Trailblazer of the Nursing Profession excelled in Nursing Practice, Education, Administration, Leadership and or Research contribution to the professional organization contribution to the Caribbean Nurses Organization 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 65th 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 READ MORE CNO History Untitled LEARN MORE CNO Biennial Meeting and Conference Highlights: Jamaica 2022 https://caribbeannursesorg.com/cno-biennial-meeting-and-conference/ LEARN MORE CNO MENTORSHIP AND COACHING PROGRAM The Objectives for this session are as follows: To identify difficult situations To provide strategies on how to navigate difficult situations. To identify mechanisms for self-empowerment during difficult situations LEARN MORE NURSES’ MONTH HIGHLIGHTS HIGHLIGHTS OF NURSES' MONTH (MAY 2023) AND OTHER MEMBER NNAs' CELEBRATIONS Region 2 Nurses' Cultural Event. Participating countries included Antigua, Anguilla, Jamaica, St Vincent, St Kitts, Grenada, The Philippines, and Dominica. Antigua & Barbuda Nurses attend Nurses' Week Church Service??. Bermuda nurses promote Nursing, CNO... LEARN MORE RESEARCH AND REVIEW SHARED LINKS A FOCUS ON ORAL HEALTH CNO is partnering with the C3 for Health Network in the global Campaign for oral health. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) Oral Health Status Report (2022) it is estimated that oral diseases affect close to 3.5 billion people... LEARN MORE Webinar on Institution Continuing Education (ICE) Online Platform September 15, 2023, Friday6:00 pm to 7:00 pm, ESTZoom PlatformNOTE : FOR OFFICERS OF NNAs only Please click the link to register online: https://ceonpoint.com/pages/training_details/108 Zoom Link ( Note: the meeting ID and Passcode is sent to your email upon registration) https://us05web.zoom.us/j/85983687640?pwd=oTNydxCGVsg2OoOxbMoSU9TUw0a7RN.1 LEARN MORE CNO BOARD MEETINGS AND REPRESENTATION CNO Board of Directors' Meeting Georgetown Guyana, April 25-27th, 2023 During its Board Meeting in Guyana April 2023, Board members met with government officials to garner support for the hosting of its 33rd Biennial Meeting and Conference in Guyana. CNO Board of Directors and Executives... LEARN MORE Enhancing Your Value Via Quality Management In Observance of Nurses Month 2023 PRESENTATION-Enhancing-YOUR-Value-via-Quality-Management-May-15-2023-1Download LEARN MORE Nurses in St Lucia mourn the death of fallen colleague, victim of a shooting incident Nurses in St. Lucia pay respect and tribute to their fallen nursing colleague, Keziah Wilson, RN who was murdered on November 22nd, 2022. LEARN MORE Nurses create history at the Cave Hill Nurses complete Postgraduate Paediatric Diploma and MSN Program at UWI, Cave Hill Campus, Barbados Nurses-Create-History-at-UWI-Cave-Hill-BarbadosDownload LEARN MORE CNO 32nd Biennial Meeting and Conference The Biennial Meeting and Conference is a hallmark event of the CNO. It allows for conduct of the CNO Business, provides educational fora, networking and serves as a revenue generator for the organization. The 32nd Biennial Meeting and Conference was held in Ocho Rios, Jamaica October... LEARN MORE NURSING STUDENT & EARLY CAREER NURSES NETWORK SAVE THE DATE LEARN MORE NURSING STUDENT FORUM SAVE THE DATE NOV 16th 2023 SAVE THE DATE LEARN MORE COLLABORATIVE ACTION We Aim to Build Strategic Partnerships for Success. FISCAL SUSTAINABILITY Fiscal sustainability of the organization is a key priority. CNO AWARDS PROGRAM CNO recognizes the contributions of nurses and individuals to nursing practice, community service and to the organization. ORANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CNO is committed to the development and advancement of its member national nurses associations (NNAs). RESEARCH AND INNOVATION CNO Supports Research, Innovation and use of Evidence in Practice. CONTINUING NURSING EDUCATION CNO is committed to the empowerment of nurses and promotion of evidence-based practice. Region 3 Director Mrs. Alicia Baptiste – St. Lucia Region 4 Director Mrs. Avion Drayton Bailey – Trinidad & Tobago Asst. Treasurer Mrs. Valerie Francis Miller – Barbados Asst. Secretary Mrs. Janice Mullings George – Bermuda Treasurer Mrs. Michelle Hales Thompson – Jamaica President Dr. Paulette Cash – Bahamas Immediate Past President Mrs. Elnora Warner – Antigua & Barbuda Secretary Mrs. Kahon Duhaney Gordon- Jamaica Region 1 Director Ms. Rebecca Johnson – Bahamas Vice President Mrs. DawnMarie Richards – Jamaica Chair of Nominating Committee Ms. Candice Thompson – Jamaica Region 2 Director Ms. Carol Bart Elliott – Anguilla Buy Now Buy Now Buy Now
