CNSA Strategic Plan 2022-2026
What is a Strategic Plan?
A strategic plan is a roadmap that sets priorities, goals, and actions for an organization over a set period of time. It helps guide decision-making, measure progress, and keep the organization accountable to its mission.
CNSA Strategic Plan
The Canadian Nursing Students’ Association (CNSA) Strategic Plan is reviewed every year and fully updated every 5 years. It sets the direction for our association, provides recommendations for action, and ensures that our work reflects the realities of nursing students across Canada.
The plan provides a framework for advocacy and growth, focusing on issues such as:
Nursing student well-being and mental health
The nursing shortage, retention, and working conditions
Equity, diversity, and inclusion in nursing education and practice
Student leadership development and professional growth
The Strategic Planning Committee is made up of board members, chapter representatives, and nursing leaders — ensures the plan remains relevant and impactful.
It is our hope that this plan serves as a guide and starting point for CNSA and other professional organizations, promoting professional growth in the direction of equity and advocacy.
Key Priorities include:
Strategic Priority #1
Supporting Quality Nursing Education and Entry to Practice; and, Be a Trusted and Reliable Source of Information for Canadian Nursing Students
Strategic Priority #2
Advocate for the Increased Incorporation of Indigenous Health and Social Policies, as so listed in the following actions, within Nursing context and profession
Strategic Priority #3
Promote Social Justice as it Relates to Gender, Sexuality, Anti-Oppression, and Anti-Racism
Strategic Priority #4
Support the Enactment of Measures that Improve Nursing Commitment to the Advancement of Climate Health in Nursing Practice
Past Strategic Plans
Explore how CNSA’s priorities have evolved over the years: