Policy & Government Affairs

Providing nursing leadership and professional perspectives on issues affecting healthcare and cannabis nursing practice.

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Supporting Evidence-Based Policy

ACNA contributes nursing expertise to discussions surrounding healthcare policy, patient care standards, education, professional practice, and healthcare regulation.

Our goal is to ensure that nursing perspectives are represented in policy conversations that impact healthcare professionals and the patients they serve.

Areas of Focus

  • Professional Practice Standards
  • Nursing Workforce Issues
  • Healthcare Access
  • Patient Safety
  • Public Health
  • Clinical Education
  • Research Advancement
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