Our Mission

To lead the development of the profession in line with the changing needs of the community, trends in health service delivery and the aspirations of nursing professionals themselves.

The Future

Nursing is essential to the future of healthcare. The College is integral to supporting individual nurses on their chosen career path and provides leadership and direction for members at all stages of the journey. The challenge is to be a greater influence on health policy and to make a greater difference in improving health care service and outcomes.

Our Values

• ● The College believes in the work and worth of the nursing profession and demonstrates this by the range of services provided to support and sustain it.
• ● The College promotes a voice for nurses in determining the direction and future of health care delivery.
• ● The College promotes respect and support regardless of difference and acknowledges individual efforts and achievements.
• ● The College is committed to continuous quality improvement as a dynamic process of innovation and renewal.
• ● The College acts with integrity to ensure accountability.
• ● The College is committed to lifelong learning.
• ● The College is committed to developing partnerships and strategic alliances for the benefit of the profession.
• ● The College encourages an environment of critical inquiry and research-based teaching and management.

Our Focus

• ● The College of Nursing provides support for nurses, while contributing to the creation of a better health care system for the people.
• ● These goals are achieved through education and professional development for all nurses, and by contributing to policy making with relevant health organizations.
• ● The College of Nursing represents nurses at all stages of their careers, providing access to the latest information on nursing practice and giving support to facilitate career advancement.
• ● This focus leads to continuing benefits for health care systems through developing greater awareness of the significance of nursing to other health professionals and the wider community.