ALBERTA GERONTOLOGICAL NURSES’ ASSOCIATION
Purpose
The central purpose of AGNA is to bring together Nurses who are interested in gerontology and whose intent is to improve the health, wellness and quality of life of older adults.
Mission Statement:
The mission of AGNA is to provide leadership in promoting excellence in gerontological nursing in Alberta,
Objectives:
- To promote high standards of gerontological nursing in Alberta
- To promote and provide continuing learning opportunities in gerontological nursing
- To advocate, foster, and participate in activities which promote the health and quality of life of older adults in the Alberta community
- To promote networking opportunities for nurses
- To promote and disseminate gerontological nursing research
- To present the views of AGNA to government, educational, professional and other appropriate bodies
- To assist in developing a supportive, healthy work-life environment for gerontological nurses in Alberta
Developed Feb.1997
Reviewed and revised April 2001
Reviewed and revised April 2005
Reviewed and revised January 2006
Reviewed and revised January 2009
Reviewed and revised June 2009
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This statement of objectives, which support the overall purpose of the Association, will guide the activities of the Association. These objectives will be developed, reviewed, and/or revised, as appropriate, by the Executive in collaboration with members, at least once every 2 years.
Nurse is defined according to the Alberta Provincial Health Professions Act.
For more information contact the President at president@agna.ca or any of the executive.