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Caribbean Nurses Organization (CNO) And Guyana Nurses Association (GNA)

CNO HISTORY

The Caribbean Nurses Organization (CNO) was founded in May 1957 as a non-governmental, non-profit, non-partisan, regional professional nursing organization. The CNO is comprised of Nurses Associations within the Caribbean, and Associations of Caribbean and other nurses geographically located outside the Caribbean. For efficient functioning of the Organization it has been divided into Regions. Through its constitution, CNO states its purpose and functions and describes the relationship with its Members, Partners and other Institutions, and Organizations.

Purpose of CNO

The purpose of CNO is to work towards improving health of all people of the Caribbean, by promoting improvement in the standards of nursing care, and by advancing the educational, economic and professional welfare of all nurses. CNO seeks to influence health and nursing policy regionally, to empower its National Nurses Associations in the Caribbean to work on behalf of nurses, nursing and the peoples of the Caribbean. CNO aims to unite nurses in the Caribbean. CNO seeks to ensure that an adequate quantity of well-trained, skilled nurses are in the region to provide quality nursing care to the people of the Caribbean. This purpose shall be unrestricted by consideration of age, colour, creed, gender, nationality, race or religion.

VISION
To be a powerful Professional independent non-governmental, non-political Nursing Organization in the Caribbean that robustly promotes and be the voice that speaks for the well-being of Nurses who provide Quality Nursing Care, as well as advocating for sustainable economic and social development in the region

MISSION
To inspire, influence, motivate nurses, strengthening their skills and competences to provide efficient, effective care with cultural competence, using best practices and advancing global technology through a network of strong National Nurses Association (NNA’s)

 

GUYANA NURSES ASSOCIATION (GNA)

The Guyana Nurses Association (GNA), is a Non-Governmental, Non-Profit Organization  which was established in 1928 and registered in 1930 as an association under the Friendly Association Act.

 

The association was first named as British Guiana Nurses Association but was later changed to Guyana Nurses Association (GNA) after Guyana's independence from Britain.

The Association has 3 branches : 1.) East Berbice (Region 6)  2.) Linden (Region 10) 3.) Eastern Demarara (Region 3)

MOTTO : 

" hearts and hands united, lifting as we climb. "

VISION : 

Guyanese population receives  quality nursing services and care at all health facilities. 

MISSION : 

The Guyana Nurses Association is committed to advancing the status of nursing profession through capacity building an building public image and the maintenance of qulaity nursing services and care to the clients.

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CNO MEMBERS : NATIONAL NURSES ASSOCIATIONS (NNAs)

"Nurses United for Health and Progress"

Venue

Ramada Georgetown Princess Hotel

East Bank Demerara, Georgetown. Guyana

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GUYANA COUNTRY INFORMATION

The land of many rivers

February 22nd ,2024

Dear NNA’s

Greetings to you from the Executive Committee and members of the Guyana Nurses Association.

We are delighted to be the host for the 33rd Biennial meeting and conference of the Caribbean Nurses Organization. We invite you to our beautiful country GUYANA “the land of many waters”. Join us as we celebrate as one Caribbean from October 20th - 26th , 2024 under the banner of the Caribbean Nurses Organization and theme: “Nurses: Strategically Positioned to Move Healthcare Forward.” Yes colleagues, we are excited and waiting to exhale with you. Come and enjoy the flora, ferns, and the hospitality of our people.
This conference promises to be an enriching experience, featuring a diverse array of events and activities designed to enhance professional development and networking opportunities for nurses in the Caribbean, keynote speakers from experts in the field, interactive workshops, panel discussions, presentations highlighting the latest advancements in nursing research and practice.
Our breathtaking cultural event, tours and site seeing will captivate your heart. Hence, we invite your presence at RAMADA GEORGETOWN PRINCESS HOTEL, Providence East Bank Demerara.
We are working towards making this conference a smooth flow, so we included in our package, breakfast, lunch and dinner, once you have paid for your registration and accommodation. You can rest assure to taste our Pepper pot, curry chicken, Roti, cook-up rice, among others. We encourage all of you to make every effort to attend this conference. We look forward for you joining us for this exciting event, as we come together to celebrate excellence in nursing, and chart the course for the future of healthcare.

Please take not of available registration, accommodation and other conference related information.

With best regards

Ms. Tarrammattie Barker
Conference Director

Guyana is a country on the northern coast of South America, part of the historic mainland British West Indies. Guyana is an indigenous word which means "Land of Many Waters”. The capital city is Georgetown. Guyana is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the north, Brazil to the south and southwest, Venezuela to the west, and Suriname to the east. With a land area of 215,000 km2 (83,000 sq mi), Guyana is the third-smallest sovereign state by area in mainland South America after Uruguay and Suriname, and is the second-least populous sovereign state in South America after Suriname; it is also one of the least densely populated countries on Earth. It has a wide variety of natural habitats and very high biodiversity. The region known as "the Guianas" consists of the large shield landmass north of the Amazon River and east of the Orinoco River known as the "land of many waters". Nine indigenous tribes reside in Guyana. Guyana is the only mainland South American nation in which English is the official language. However, the majority of the population speak Guyanese Creole, an English-based creole language, as a first language. Guyana is part of the Anglophone Caribbean. It is part of the mainland Caribbean region maintaining strong cultural, historical, and political ties with other Caribbean countries as well as serving as the headquarters for the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). In 2008, the country joined the Union of South American Nations as a founding member.
The politics of Guyana takes place in a framework of a Parliamentary representative democratic republic, in which the President of Guyana is both head of state and head of government, and of a multi-party system.
The Guyanese dollar (GYD) is the official currency accepted in Guyana. Conference participants are therefore advised to have GYD available for cash spending. Several official Currency Exchange Vendors are available. 1 USD is equivalent to about 207.98 Guyana Dollars (daily rates fluctuates).
The climate is tropical and generally hot and humid, though moderated by northeast trade winds along the coast. There are two rainy seasons, the first from May to mid-August, the second from mid-November to mid-January.
There are a total of 187 km (116 mi) of railway, all dedicated to ore transport. There are 7,969 km (4,952 mi) of highway, of which 591 km (367 mi) are paved. Navigable waterways extend 1,077 km (669 mi), including the Berbice, Demerara, and Essequibo rivers. There areseveral ports , including a port at Georgetown and two international airports.
Please check official sites for visa and passport requirements. Please note that if traveling via the United States, a US visa is required. Most countries require at least 3- 6 months before expiration of passports for entry.

Highlights of CNO 32nd Biennial Meeting and Conference