Nurses in leadership positions in academic health organizations, regional health authorities, teaching hospitals, professional associations, government and academic institutions benefit from the programs and services of ACEN. Foremost they benefit from the intellectual space of a peer community whose collective efforts will shape the future of nursing in Canada.

ACEN activities include policy formation, leadership initiatives, advancement of education and research, support and mentorship for emerging nurse executives, and advocacy for high quality nursing care and a sustainable health care system. ACEN partners with other leading nursing and health care national organizations to achieve its mission.

The benefits of joining ACEN include:

• Networking with senior nurse leaders in Canada
• Leadership development
• Mentorship for emerging nurse leaders
• Influencing national policy in health and nursing such as patient safety and workload management
• Knowledge of major issues influencing health care in Canada
• Access to position papers, media releases, etc.
• Annual Leadership conference
• Access to evidence-based decision support tools