Benefits

CFMHN’s national association empowers psychiatric and mental health nursing professionals as they pursue professional growth and development, and system transformation.  The Federation speaks for and acts upon the industry’s shared concerns, uniting the profession, and assuring five broad member benefits:

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1. National Standards of Practice: Input to national standards for Psychiatric and Mental Health ( PMH) Nursing, set, maintained, and regularly updated in co-operation with the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA)

2. Education: Educational opportunities at regional and national Federation events and at PMH nursing conferences in Canada where members enjoy reduced fees.

3. National Networking: Professional networking opportunities, through the Federation’s meetings, electronic communications , interactive website, and direct contact with other members in the national directory

4. Advocacy: A united voice through the group’s networking with organizations provincially, nationally, and internationally.

5. Leadership opportunities: members are eligible to become Board members or participate in national forums where CFMHN representative are required.