About CAPN
Connection, Compassion & Commitment. Leading Paediatric Nursing Excellence.
Our Vision
Connection, Compassion & Commitment. Leading Paediatric Nursing Excellence.
Our Mission
To protect and promote the health and well being of Canadian children, locally and nationally, by advancing the professional specialty of paediatric nursing, through education, learning, and advocacy.
- ✓Advancing paediatric nursing as a professional specialty
- ✓Promoting education and lifelong learning
- ✓Advocating for the health of Canadian children
- ✓Supporting nurses locally and nationally
Our Goals
CAPN is dedicated to advancing paediatric nursing and the health of children and families across Canada.
Child & Family Advocacy
To advocate for the well-being and health care needs of children and their families.
Nursing Education Standards
To promote education in paediatric nursing based on national standards at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Continuing Education
To share opportunities for continuing education and information about educational resources for Canadian paediatric nurses.
National Unity
To facilitate opportunities for Canadian nurses to unite and address issues related to paediatric nursing.
CNA Partnership
To support CNA in its objective to speak for Canadian paediatric nursing on national and international levels.
Standards of Practice
To promote a high standard of paediatric nursing practice in Canada by facilitating the integration of national standards of care.
Nurse Certification
To advocate and work towards establishing certification of paediatric nurses in Canada.
Research & Knowledge Translation
To promote research development and knowledge translation in paediatric nursing.
In Partnership with the Canadian Nurses Association
The Canadian Association of Paediatric Nurses strives to form meaningful and effective partnerships toward the engagement of the health care community across Canada, and for the development of excellence in paediatric nursing. CAPN is an Official Specialty Network of the Canadian Nurses Association.
- ✓Shared commitment to nursing excellence across Canada
- ✓Collaborative advocacy for child health policy
- ✓Joint support for professional development and education
- ✓Aligned values in promoting equitable healthcare
More Info
Visit our resources section to learn more about CAPN's strategic goals, key partnerships, and how we support paediatric nursing across Canada.