| Article 1: Name |
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This organization shall be known as the Canadian Nurse Continence Advisors Association (CNCA).
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| Article 2: National Objectives |
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To aid in the advancement of NCA through the promotion and facilitation of research-based nursing practice.
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To maintain and promote standards of care for NCA practice.
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To collaborate with the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) in establishing certification for NCA's.
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To provide and promote educational events directed at enhancing NCA practice.
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To raise the profile of NCA within the nursing profession, allied health care fields, and the community.
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To promote effective communication among members of this specialty.
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To maintain an affiliation with the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) and the Canadian Continence Society.
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To collaborate with allied continence care associations.
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| 2.9 |
To maintain financial solvency.
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| Article 3: Membership Objectives |
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To encourage membership in all provinces to join and contribute to both the local and national organization.
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To facilitate the growth and development of viable local chapters.
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To encourage membership participation and ensure that membership wishes and concerns are reflected in the CNCA Executives' decision-making process.
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| Article 4: Membership |
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All nurses and other allied health care professionals are eligible for membership in CNCA.
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Corporations, foundations, and associations are eligible for membership in CNCA.
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A member shall be considered a member in good standing if a signed application for membership is received and annual dues are paid in full.
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| 4.4 |
An awards recognition program is available for members.
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