Canadian Network for Nurse Researchers in Aging (CNNRA)
Mission
To contribute to the improvement of the health and well-being of older Canadians through building nursing research capacity to both lead and to contribute to interdisciplinary research, practice, education and policy.
Vision
Leading excellence in research, collaboration and innovation to improve the health and well-being of aging Canadians.
Purpose
- Raise the profile, visibility and capacity of nurse researchers in aging through leadership of Pan-Canadian, interdisciplinary research networks
- Provide networking and mentorship opportunities for trainees and researchers in aging at all career stages
- Link clinicians with researchers in order to identify meaningful research questions and translate innovative research findings into practice
- Develop and sustain a focus on innovation and creativity in research-intensive careers in gerontology
Co-Chairs
Hannah O’Rourke, RN PhD Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta
Dr O’Rourke leads a program of research to design, evaluate and disseminate interventions to promote social connectedness and improve quality of life for living people with dementia.
Lisa Cranley, RN PhD Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto
Dr. Cranley’s program of research is focused on facilitating a shared approach to decision-making and the use of evidence to improve care delivery in long-term care.
Advisors
Charlene Chu, RN GNC(c) PhD Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto
Suzanne Dupuis-Blanchard RN PhD School of Nursing, Université de Moncton
Mary Fox RN PhD School of Nursing, York University
Maureen Markle-Reid RN MScN PhD School of Nursing, McMaster University
Shelley Peacock RN PhD College of Nursing, University of Saskatchewan
Genevieve Thompson RN PhD College of Nursing, University of Manitoba
UPCOMING EVENTS
CGNA2023 pre-conference workshop: "The Tenacious Nurse", April 20, 2023, 1pm-4pm.