Make a difference through the Canadian Association of Paediatric Nurses

Influence and advance practice across Canada through education, learning, and advocacy.

Why Become a Member?

Connection

CAPN is a network and a bridge for thousands of nursing and health care professionals to communicate on issues related to children’s health care and paediatric nursing. Join our Forum discussions, Board of Directors, committees, and conferences.

Advocacy

CAPN is the collective professional voice for the development of public policy for children’s health care through excellence in paediatric nursing. Participate in the development of our position statements and reports.

Professional Development

CAPN is committed to working collaboratively with health care professionals towards the development and promotion of training and information sharing programs. Participate in our training programs and access or paediatric nursing materials.

Resources Library

CAPN offers on-line information and a document repository via the new CAPN website. Help us to develop our library by offering documents to post to the website.

Conference Registration Discounts

CAPN members receive special members discounts to various conferences and event organized in partnership with CAPN.

Board of Directors

CAPN members can nominate and vote for members to our national Board.

Partnerships

Your membership enables our association to build effective local and national partnerships with other organizations to further the objectives of paediatric nurses across Canada.

Certification

Get certified as a paedniatric nurse with Canadian Nurses Association

Connection

CAPN is a network and a bridge for thousands of nursing and health care professionals to communicate on issues related to children’s health care and paediatric nursing. Join our Forum discussions, Board of Directors, committees, and conferences.

Advocacy

CAPN is the collective professional voice for the development of public policy for children’s health care through excellence in paediatric nursing. Participate in the development of our position statements and reports.

Professional Development

CAPN is committed to working collaboratively with health care professionals towards the development and promotion of training and information sharing programs. Participate in our training programs and access or paediatric nursing materials.

Resources Library

CAPN offers on-line information and a document repository via the new CAPN website. Help us to develop our library by offering documents to post to the website.

Conference Registration Discounts

CAPN members receive special members discounts to various conferences and event organized in partnership with CAPN.

Board of Directors

CAPN members can nominate and vote for members to our national Board.

Partnerships

Your membership enables our association to build effective local and national partnerships with other organizations to further the objectives of paediatric nurses across Canada.

Certification

Get certified as a paedniatric nurse with Canadian Nurses Association

Membership Policy

CAPN membership maintains a percentage of CNA membership congruent with current CNA by-laws. We welcome nurses and healthcare professionals across Canada and beyond who share a passion for paediatric nursing.

Membership Categories

Find the membership category that best fits your professional profile.

1

Regular Members

Registered Nurses, RPNs, LPNs, and Nurse Practitioners in Canada who work with children or have an interest in Paediatric Nursing. Voting members who may serve on the Board of Directors if also CNA members.

2

Associate Members

Nurses living outside Canada who work with children, or other healthcare professionals with an interest in paediatrics. Associate members are non-voting members of the association.

3

Student Members

Those enrolled full-time in an accredited undergraduate nursing program in Canada. Proof of enrollment is required. Students are non-voting members of the association.

4

Paediatric Partner

CAPN may be in partnership with other Interest Groups with interests in child and youth (paediatric) health. Each groups will be granted one (1) paid membership to CAPN. This membership will include exchange of newsletters and information.

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Our Members Talk About Nursing

Bonnie

Bonnie Fleming-Carroll CAPN Past-President

"We know nurses are well positioned to continue to influence and advance the protection and promotion of the well-being of children. We believe that nurses with this specific knowledge base and skill set in paediatric nursing care can make a difference through leadership and advocacy in the individual care of the child and the overall state of children’s health in Canada. I am hoping you will decide to continue your nursing journey as a member of CAPN and continue to strengthen the voice of the child in healthcare system."

Sabina

Sabina Rangaies has been a nurse for 10 years in the area of Paediatric Emergency

"I've always loved working with children. Children are resilient, strong and have an outlook on life that cannot be matched in adults. Plus they have a way of always making me laugh with their honesty. As a paediatric nurse, I like knowing that I get to be a part of their health journey. Children are a lot stronger than we give them credit for. Their innocence and honesty is so pure that I'm always shocked even after 10 years of nursing."

Elora

Elora Bibby has been a nurse for 6 years in the area of Cardiac Critical Care Unit and Critical Care Response Team

"I have three younger sisters and always loved helping babysit and look after them. My mom also worked as a paediatric nurse and inspired me to follow in her footsteps. Becoming a paediatric nurse is something I was always passionate about and I am so happy to be doing it. Children are so strong and so motivated to heal and get back on their feet it is inspiring to help them on their journey to health."

Kevin

Kevin Sequeira has been a nurse for 10 years in the area of Paediatric Emergency

"I have always wanted to work with children in some capacity since I was very young. I was drawn to nursing because you get to work closely with patients and families. From these children and families, I have learned to be strong and resilient in my own personal life and have gained a great deal of insight in dealing with my own personal challenges."

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