Canadian Association of University Schools of Nursing

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Canadian Association of University Schools of Nursing

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The Canadian Association of University Schools of Nursing (CAUSN) was founded in 1942 and is a voluntary association representing the university organizational units and associate organizations in nursing across Canada. The association exists to promote the advancement of nursing education and scholarship. Among the principal functions of CAUSN are the development of standards for baccalaureate and graduate education in nursing; the promotion of research in nursing; the promotion of an interchange of knowledge among members; the representation of the views of the Association to educational, professional, and other appropriate bodies; and the promotion of an understanding by the public that baccalaureate and graduate education in nursing contribute to the development of health services in Canada. There are three levels of organization in CAUSN: (1) the national association which meets annually; (2) four regional associations - Western, Atalantic, Quebec, Ontario; (3) local chapters. The CAUSN Counci lmeets in the Fall in Ottawa and is composed of the Deans and Directors of the twenty-six member schools/faculties, representatives from each region, chairpersons of standing committees, and the Executive Director (non-voting)

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CA QUA00587

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