Assignment | Attention-of-stakeholders

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Q. 2: College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
The nursing profession draws the attention of stakeholders from diverse fields. The
government, public, employers, and regulators are among the stakeholders interested in the
quality of service delivered by nurse practitioners. In Canada, different nurse organizations and
associations are in place to attend to mandates of public safety, professional support, and
advocacy in public policy. The College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) is one of the influential
nurse organizations in Canada.
The role of registered nurses is to provide a link between clients and the health care
system. They are directly involved in the day-to-day life of patients regardless of their cultural
beliefs and attitudes. According to CNO (2018), nursing codes of practice act as aspirational and
regulatory guidelines for nurses as well as for clients. The codes of conduct remind nurses of
their professional and ethical responsibilities towards clients, as well as informing clients and
patients of their expectations from registered nurses. CNO influences patient safety by setting
standards for registered nurses and registered nurse practitioners. According to the information
from the CNO website, all registered nurses should report any misconduct of their fellow nurses
to maximise patient safety.
CNO plays a significant role in professional support and development both for registered
nurses and registered nurse practitioners. The organization fulfils this role through the
establishment of entries for practice in colleges and universities, articulation and promotion of
safety standards for nurse practitioners and student nurses, quality assurance programs, and
enforcement of quality standards for practice in healthcare facilities (CNO, 2018). Additionally,
CNO mandates professional development through seminars and workshops where registered

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nurses and nurse practitioners are equipped with relevant professional skills as discussed in
Canadian Council of Practical Nurse Regulators (2017) code of conduct webcast. Through
continuous training, nurses are equipped with knowledge of evidence-based practice and how
they can stay satisfied in the nursing profession.
CNO is an advocate for nurses and patients as well. Chilton (2016) defines advocacy as
engaging others to talk about the ills affecting society and addressing inequalities. CNO has
realized that it can advocate for patient safety and safe working environments for nurses by
participating directly through influencing policy changes in politics and special interest groups.
The organization advocates for healthy public policy that supports equality and publicly funded
healthcare system so that all citizens can access quality and affordable medical care.
Additionally, CNO is also a voice that amplifies the needs of nurses in Ontario and at the
national level. The organization influences politics by encouraging nurses to support political
leaders who have public safety and health interests at heart.
In conclusion, CNO plays a significant role in mandating public safety, advocacy in
policymaking, and professional support that touches registered nurses and patients. The
organization works with healthcare organizations and learning institutions to ensure that nurses
are equipped with relevant knowledge and skills before they practice. This influence on nurses
has seen the organization win public trust in the delivery of efficient and competent care.
Q. 3. Advantages and Disadvantages of Recruitment of Internationally
The global shortage of nurses has become an issue of concern in developed and
developing nations, and Canada is not exceptional. Canada is actively involved in the
recruitment of foreign educated nurses to fit the gaps in the healthcare sector. Many of the