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Gerontological Nursing Association
Ontario
www.gnaontario.org
Who are we?
The Gerontological Nursing Association Ontario serves a membership of over 1800 Gerontological Nurses in 11 chapters spanning the province of Ontario.
Our Mission - To make a positive difference in the lives of older people and the nurses who care for them.
We believe that …
each older person is unique the ability to function and maintain independence
and mastery is essential for older persons sustaining relationships facilitates older persons
in coping with health care experiences Gerontological nursing practice is derived from a
specific and evolving body of knowledge As gerontological nurses we must advocate on
behalf of the older adult
What is Gerontological Nursing?
It is about Making a difference
It is about caring
We provide creative, compassionate and individualized care
We incorporate the concepts of prevention, rehabilitation and palliation
It is about Quality of Life
In the community, in hospitals, in long term care
We promote optimal health in older persons
Each has values, goals, strengths, limitations, rights and responsibilities
Each older person influences, and is influenced by societal attitudes, culture, spiritual beliefs and the environment
It is about recognizing thateach older person is unique
It is about maximizing independence
We identify strengths, and work to enhance and maintain these
We identify limitations and provide support as needed
It is about being person-centred
We promote mutual goal setting and decision making among older persons, family and nurse
We encourage and provide opportunity for the older person to exercise rights and responsibilities
It is about respect and dignity
We respect the older person’s need for dignity and privacy
More About Us
The GNA was established in 1974 in Toronto Incorporated in 1979 - non-profit association Governed by our by-laws and board policies We are an affiliate group with the RNAO We are an interest group with the RPNAO Our membership is comprised of RN’s, RPN’s and
associate members (students & PSW’s) Our members work in acute care, LTC, community,
psychogeriatrics, academia
Our Structure
Provincial Board – president, president-elect, past-president, secretary, treasurer, membership chair, professional advocacy chair, all chapter presidents
Local Chapters - 11 across the province – all with an executive
Hold regular meetings and educational events In addition, the annual conference is hosted by
chapters on a rotational basis.
GNAO and CGNA
Effective the 2011-2012 GNA Ontario will form a con-joint relationship with the Canadian Gerontological Nursing Association (CGNA)
The voices of Ontario’s gerontological nurses will now be recognized provincially, nationally and internationally.
CGNA
www.cgna.net
GNAO Activities
Annual conference Education and research funding grants Standards – statement of philosophy - 6 core
standards – reviewed every 5 years Support nurses in achieving their GNC(C) Advocacy - involvement with government,
community & partnerships with other nursing associations
Perspectives
The peer-reviewed journal of the Canadian Gerontological Nursing Association (CGNA)
Published online four times a year and available to all GNAO members
Issues that focus on topics identified as key to gerontological nursing practice
We encourage our members to take an active part in submitting items for publication.
Gerontological NursingThe Essence of Nursing
Caring for the Older Adult is a
Privilege, Opportunity, Responsibility
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