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In an effort to bring more value to CNA membership, increase member engagement, and bring a larger voice to the nursing profession in Colorado, CNA has created 4 new Advisory Groups.

The CNA membership committee surveyed members to gain more information on the areas of nursing practice that are most desired for connection. The goal of these groups is to provide space for our members to connect with other like-minded members in the area that most fits their passion for nursing. These groups will serve as advisors for GAPP, the Board of Directors and others when determining position statements, legislative priorities, public comment, future legislative drafts, upcoming events, social media content, continued education and strategic initiatives of the organization. See the definition and policies below.

Based on the results of the survey, the following Advisory Groups have been created:

  • Rural Nursing (Nurses who work in sparsely populated and underserved geographical locations, including support for the unique challenges of rural care.)​
  • Nurse Educators/Professional Development (Ensuring the delivery of quality care to citizens by fostering and advancing the professional and educational development of nurses to the end that all people may have better nursing care.)​
  • Workplace Advocacy (Nurses interested in improving the workplace environment including areas such as violence, safe staffing and risk management.)​
  • Nursing Research (Nurses interested in all levels of healthcare-related research; health-related data collection that supports evidence-based practice and policy.)​ 

Whether you have a mild interest, are an expert, or looking to learn more, your participation and insight will bring value and success to these groups.

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CNA members and Student Subscribers are invited to join any of these groups. Not a member? Join now!

Definition and Policies

Definition/Purpose:

The Advocacy and Networking Teams (ANTs) are formed within the Colorado Nurses Association (CNA) with the purpose of connecting CNA members that possess similar interests regarding populations or specialties represented by registered nurses (RNs). The goal of these teams is twofold: 1) Networking within specialties and 2) Providing input to the Board of Directors (BOD) and Governmental Affairs and Public Policy (GAPP) Committee as needed when pertinent legislation is introduced in Colorado.

Composition:

The teams are comprised of CNA members in good standing.  Members can self-select to their teams of interest. Each team will elect a chair responsible for organization of meetings and dissemination of information to CNA BOD and GAPP Committee.  A team shall be composed of at least two members in addition to the team chairperson.  There is no maximum limit to team members.

Team Membership Criteria:

  1. Current CNA membership
  2. Interest in the population or specialty within each team
  3. Ability to devote time to regularly scheduled meetings and networking events

Responsibilities and Privileges:

Actively participating team members will...

  1. Provide input to GAPP and/or BOD on issues currently affecting populations and issues within team area of specialty.
  2. Consult with nurses in specialty areas and other partners when necessary
  3. Carry out activities that promote networking with nurses that have similar interests

Chairpersons Will:

  1. Conduct or designate an individual to conduct all meetings.
  2. Record and post minutes for each meeting.
  3. Will relay specialty reports to the Board of Directors prior to quarterly board meetings.  
  4. During the legislative season, may provide GAPP with input on legislation related to the team specialty during the regularly scheduled GAPP meetings as necessary.  
  5. Will work in collaboration with other members to hold quarterly networking events.